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ATA vote shows need for change: local chapter president
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 26th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Teachers in Alberta made their voices heard Sunday when a group of delegates from the Alberta Teacher’s Association voted 99% in favour of a non-confidence motion against Education Minister Adriana LaGrange. “I think people need to be aware that the ATA is made up of teachers from all over Alberta,” said Val Browne, Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public school budget OK’d with $757K deficit planned
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 26th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi The Medicine Hat Public Board of Education approved its 2021-22 budget Tuesday evening with a planned deficit of $757,000. Last year’s budget had a planned deficit of $268,000, but superintendent Mark Davidson says it’s likely there be a small surplus because the division was held harmless by the provincial government for students that didn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rapid testing kits available by provincial gov’t through chambers
By ALEX McCUAIG Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 26th, 2021
amccuaig@medicinehatnews.com After a slow start, the Alberta government program to get businesses rapid COVID-19 test kits for staff is ramping up, according to the president of the Alberta Chamber of Commerce. “Anything that prevents the spread is good,” said Kolby, a Medicine Hat native. The province announced the initiative to provide businesses and non-profits with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local duo looks to spark interest with disc golf league
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 25th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi A walk in the park and some curiosity led Jared Ziegenhagel and Trent Roset to organize a disc golf league in Medicine Hat, set to tee off June 15. “We hadn’t really heard of disc golf; we saw the nets in the park and were kind of curious to what they were, and we ... Read More »
1 responseLeon’s lights up teepee in support of MS
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 25th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi The Saamis Tepee has been projecting the colour red in the Medicine Hat skyline this month as Leon’s is sponsoring its lighting in support of Multiple Sclerosis. May is MS awareness month and in Canada red is the colour people wear to raise awareness for the central nervous system disease. Leon’s has been a ... Read More »
1 responseTransition Medicine Hat looks to inspire local gardeners
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 25th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Rob Gardner, founder of Transition Medicine Hat, strongly believes the simple planting of a garden can make a profound impact on the environment, the community and the individual. Gardner, who moved to Medicine Hat in 1982 to start the Police Point Park Nature Centre, has spent much of his working career in similar roles. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kiwanis natural playground coming soon
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 25th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi The Kiwanis Club of Medicine Hat has put roughly $20,000 into its latest project – building a natural playground at Kiwanis Central Park. On May 18, the Kiwanis Club, the City of Medicine Hat and contractor Rocky View projects held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new playground. The playground is made up of natural ... Read More »
1 responseYoung artist learning the way of graffiti
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 22nd, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com A father and son artist duo is working together to create colourful graffiti art. Jeff Goring and his seven-year-old son Niko have been spray painting art in the city for a few years. “I’ve been doing graffiti art for about 20 years,” said Goring. “I love graffiti and the culture and showing people how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Cubs seek stability with Hyundai raffle fundraiser
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 22nd, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi The Medicine Hat Cubs Junior B Hockey Club is selling raffle tickets with a grand prize of a 2021 Hyundai Kona AWD to support the hockey club and the Canadian Mental Health Association in the Hat. The vehicle is valued at $32,590 and tickets can be bought in four different quantities: one for $10, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dill dip debacle splitting sides, making mess
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 22nd, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi A local dill dip business is alleging its former manufacturer is using its ingredients to copy its recipe and selling the same product with a different label. However, Lucky’s Speed Sauce denies the allegation. Shaun Bassett, owner of Lucky’s Speed Sauce, admits he is using the same mayo and pickles, but his recipe is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ROC Modular to be a part of first ever CLT project in North America
By JUSTIN SEWARD Southern Alberta Newspapers on May 21st, 2021
Bow Island’s ROC Modular has partnered with Green Canopy and Grocapitus to build Seattle’s first modular townhouse residential project. The project is located near downtown Seattle at North Beacon Hill and will be a seven-unit urban infill project, constructed with large scale prefabricated cross-laminated timber panels. CLT is made from wood that has been stacked ... Read More »
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