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Summer school an opportunity for students of all kinds
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 27th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Registration for summer school is now open. “The demographic of summer school has shifted,” said summer school principal Warren Buckler. “It started off with about 140 kids and we were running primarily remedial and non-academic classes.” Buckler has been with the summer school program for about nine years. Over that time, the number of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local man unveils sustainable, affordable housing idea
By KENDALL KING on May 27th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com A local man is proposing a new, sustainable solution to address the need for housing in Medicine Hat. Rob Gardner, founder of Transition Medicine Hat, an education initiative focused on sustainable living, is hoping to approach the City of Medicine Hat and other community organizations regarding a project he’s developed which he believes could ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Serious incident’ at Strathcona Island Park ends peacefully
By Medicine Hat News on May 27th, 2023
A 53-year-old male is in custody facing numerous weapons-related charges following an hours-long serious incident at Strathcona Island Park on Friday morning. Members of the Medicine Hat Police Service were alerted to an incident at roughly 8:30 a.m. where a man was believed to be in possession of a firearm. Officers attended to discover the ... Read More »
1 responseCandidate Q&A: Brooks-Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on May 27th, 2023
Gwendoline Dirk (NDP) 1. The Alberta’s Future Tax Credit is part of our plan to attract $20 billion in private sector investment and create 47,000 good jobs. The new tax credit will spur investment in cleantech, carbon materials, critical minerals processing, and advanced manufacturing. We will expand the Alberta Petrochemical Incentive Program to include eligible ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sudden death deemed non criminal in nature
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 26th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Police Service has released an update on its investigation into the sudden death that occurred Wednesday. In a statement on its website, MHPS said its investigation in conjunction with the Medical Examiner’s Office into the sudden death which occurred in the 2100 block of 24th Street SE is ongoing but there is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Notley rallies in the Hat calling for stability in gov’t
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 26th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Alberta New Democrat Leader Rachael Notley spent less time on a well-polished set of attacks on her main rival at a campaign stop Thursday in a riding where United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith is the incumbent candidate. But for 25 minutes Notley outlined her party’s platform in opposition to what she called uncertainty and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter holds RCMP badge that could be as old as the force
By KENDALL KING on May 26th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat resident Donald K. Stewart believes he may be in possession of an RCMP badge that is as old as the service itself, which just passed its 150th anniversary. Stewart stumbled upon the badge in the mid-1970s while out for a walk with his son in the hills that stretch between Medalta, Veinerville ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Rose Public Schools updates its three-year education plan
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 26th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Superintendent Reagan Weeks presented updates in the Education Plan 2023-2026 to the Prairie Rose Public Schools board of trustees this week, and it was approved as presented. This is year two of the plan and only a few modifications were made along with some minor updates. The first change was to the statement of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPSD to employ 22 fewer teachers next year
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 26th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Leanne Dulle, director of finance, presented the 2023-24 budget this week to the board of the Medicine Hat Public School Division. The budget has a deficit of $2.29 million and the division will be employing 22 fewer teachers next year. Of MHPSD’s expenses, 75% is staff salary and benefits. This year there are 418 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City adopts summer water station program permanently
By Medicine Hat News on May 26th, 2023
The City of Medicine Hat will permanently adopt its water bottle fill station program, introduced last year as a pilot. The program aims to increase public accessibility to safe drinking water in summer months through installation of 10 fill stations throughout the city. The stations, built from parts belonging to the city assets inventory, connect ... Read More »
1 responseCorrection: No beer gardens at hot air balloon festival
By Medicine Hat News on May 25th, 2023
An article published in the May 24 issue of the News incorrectly stated the upcoming Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival would include beer gardens. In actuality, beer gardens are not part of the event, but an outdoor patio and live music stage will be. For more information including a full schedule of events, visit ... Read More »
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