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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 »
1 responseCandidates discuss plans for mental health supports
By KENDALL KING on May 25th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com@kkingmhn Alberta’s health worker shortage has dominated pre-election discourse, but the issue extends beyond physical health as many communities across the province are also experiencing a shortage of mental health professionals to operate services. The issue is evident throughout the southeast region, however candidates in local ridings are confident in their party’s unique strategies to ... Read More »
1 responseHat’s 39th annual Spring Bird Count scheduled for Sunday
By Medicine Hat News on May 25th, 2023
If you’ve got eyes like a hawk, then consider assisting with Medicine Hat’s 39th annual Spring Bird Count, taking place May 28. Each spring, Hatters turn their eyes to the skies in an attempt to spot, identify and record the numbers and species of birds within the city, so to gain better insights on local ... Read More »
1 responseCoulee Collegiate offering ‘Chrome Academy’ to high-school eligible students
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 25th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Chrome Academy at Coulee Collegiate is a self-paced online course open to any student taking or looking to take high school courses, and is currently open for registration. Based on the Google platform, areas covered are two word processing units, spreadsheets, digital presentation and keyboarding skills. Tim Bloomfield, principal of Coulee Collegiate, said there ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CORE honours disability service professionals
By KENDALL KING on May 25th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s CORE Association has several activities planned to celebrate its staff members during Disability Service Professionals Week, which runs from Monday to Friday this week. CORE Association executive director Rita Bessant was happy to see staff and clients smiling, laughing and enjoying a morning of fun Tuesday as they kicked off the week-long ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS looking for help identifying two males
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 25th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Police Service is seeking assistance from the public to identify two males believed to be involved in a serious assault. Police say the assault occurred outside a local hotel during the evening of May 12. The MHPS Criminal Investigation Section is investigating and is asking for anyone who can identify the individuals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Rose shrinks expected budget shortfall
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 24th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com At the regularly scheduled board meeting of Prairie Rose Public Schools, the budget for 2023-24 was presented by Ryan Boser, chief financial officer. The budget comes in with a deficit of $167,381, a significant decrease from the planned deficit of $927,000. The budget sees an Alberta Education operational funding increase of $3.2 million from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith defends provincial appointments to police commission
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 24th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Adding provincial appointees to local police commissions is part of the United Conservative promise to tackle addictions and ensure provincial government priorities are aligned with local efforts, Danielle Smith tells the News. The News was first to report that the province named two additional members to the local police oversight body just prior to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Milk River ED has been closed, partially closed for a third of 2023
By Medicine Hat News on May 24th, 2023
Milk River Health Centre’s emergency department closed unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon due to a shortage of physician coverage. Alberta Health Services announced the temporary closure at roughly 4 p.m. Tuesday. Reopening is scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday. Physician shortages resulting in temporary closures of the centre’s ED has been an ongoing challenge affecting the community of ... Read More »
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