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Canadian Tire takes over Bed Bath and Beyond lease, will put in Mark’s

By COLLIN GALLANT on May 3rd, 2023

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Canadian Tire plans to set up a new Mark’s Work Warehouse outlet in Medicine Hat apart from but near its main southside location. The company announced the plan Tuesday as part of a general announcement that it would take over 10 leases across the country from home retailer Bed Bath and Beyond, which is ... Read More »

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Multiple fire bans take hold around Alberta

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 3rd, 2023

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Fire risk is rising in the southeast and across the province as temperatures rise this week. Areas around Alberta’s two major cities are under fire restrictions as grass fires flare up near Calgary and Edmonton. Three counties near Calgary as well as the City of Airdrie issued fire advisory notices during the first two ... Read More »

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Redcliff man going for round two on Bachelor in Paradise Canada

By Medicine Hat News on May 3rd, 2023

Redcliff native Joey Kirchner is continuing his search for love on the second season of Bachelor in Paradise Canada, which premieres May 8 on CityTV. Kirchner made his national television debut in 2021 on the show’s first season, in which 26 singles gathered on a Canadian beach to explore new relationships in the hopes of ... Read More »

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Property taxes in Medicine Hat will rise by 3.9%

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 3rd, 2023

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Property tax hikes in Medicine Hat will be less than expected and with more money to cut into an operating deficit after council approved rates on Monday night. Last December council approved a budget calling for a 4 per cent general increase this year to municipal tax bills, but with new construction coming in ... Read More »

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AHS looking for smokers, ex-smokers for active, healthy living program

By Medicine Hat News on May 3rd, 2023

Alberta Health Services is inviting individuals who currently use, are looking to quit or have recently quit tobacco to take part in an eight-week active, healthy living program. Running from 6-8 p.m. each Wednesday between May 17 to June 5 at Big Marble Go Centre’s walking track, the Find Your Stride program is designed to ... Read More »

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Optimal Learning Coaches helping teachers and students find ways to succeed in the classroom

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 3rd, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com An Optimal Learning Coaches team working in classrooms within the Medicine Hat Public School Division told the board of trustees this week how it was achieving success through a focus on teacher clarity. Joining in the presentation were teachers and administrators from across the division who gave their perspective on how the OLC team, ... Read More »

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Medicine Hat College Girls’ Choir hosting From Sea to Sea to Sea on May 17

By Medicine Hat News on May 3rd, 2023

Medicine Hat College Girls’ Choir is inviting Hatters to its May 17 concert titled From Sea to Sea to Sea. The concert, which begins at 7 p.m. at Fifth Avenue Memorial Church, will feature nautical music from across Canada, as well as other regions of the world. Choir director Justine Wilks will be leading the ... Read More »

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Ross Glen School welcomes local professionals to help celebrate literacy

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 2nd, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com The theme for Education Week this year is Learning Uplifts All, and Ross Glen School kicked things off with its Literacy Heroes event on Monday. A wide range of guests – CFB Suffield, Mavericks, Medicine Hat News, Tigers broadcasting team, members from all three local first response agencies and several school board representatives and ... Read More »

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Local campaigns officially underway

By COLLIN GALLANT on May 2nd, 2023

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The 2023 provincial election kicked off as a showdown of two parties vying to form government, and a likely two-party race in Cypress-Medicine Hat as Drew Barnes announced he won’t run in the election. The four-week campaign that has been months, even years in the making, concludes Monday, May 29. UCP leader and Brooks-Medicine ... Read More »

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Adapt Mobility donation buys service dog medical equipment to MHC

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 2nd, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com Adapt Mobility recently donated more than $7,500 worth of medical equipment – wheelchairs, walkers and power scooters – to the service dog and canine studies management program at Medicine Hat College. The equipment will be used to train and socialize service dogs in training. Marissa Jordan, a co-program co-ordinator and instructor, said, “It was ... Read More »

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Local author relays important emergency message through new kids book

By KENDALL KING on May 2nd, 2023

kking@medicinehatnews.com Hatter Desirae Kinahan hopes her new book, In Case of Emergency, 9-1-1 Adventures, will help teach children when it’s appropriate to call 911 and what to do if they ever do have to call. Having worked as a 911 dispatcher for over 16 years, Kinahan has answered several calls placed by children. “I’ve talked ... Read More »

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