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Public services head leaving position in January
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 15th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Further changes are coming to top levels of city hall in early 2023. Brian Mastel, the head of the city’s public services division, will leave the organization in January, the city announced Wednesday morning, with Mastel telling the News he has accepted another job. “An opportunity has come up that’s exciting, that intrigued me, ... Read More »
1 responseSalvation Army’s Kettle Campaign on track but needs continued help
By KENDALL KING on December 15th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s Salvation Army is on track to achieving its 2022 Christmas Kettle Campaign goal, assuming support from the community continues in the days leading up to Dec. 24. “The kettle appeal, right now, is doing pretty well,” Maj. Norman Hamelin, local Salvation Army commanding officer, told the News. “If we maintain the revenue ... Read More »
1 responseMH Catholic Board of Education exploring possible need for separate school district
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 15th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education trustees were updated Tuesday on the establishment of a separate school district, often called a 4×4 – a matter first discussed in November. An elector-driven process, it was started by an individual residing outside the MHCBE boundary and within the Medicine Hat Separate School Region. On Nov. 4 ... Read More »
1 responseProposed affordable housing location sparks questions
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 15th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A proposal to build an affordable housing project on city land near several work yards will “raise more questions” at city council next week, according the head of a committee that heard the idea this week. Medicine Hat Community Housing hopes to build up to 80 townhouses to increase housing available to low-income Hatters ... Read More »
1 responseSW Sask. man arrested for armed robbery of gas station
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 15th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Mounties in Shaunavon, Sask. say that an Eastend man pointed a rifle at a gas station attendant before driving away without paying for his fuel. A release states that on Dec. 10 police received a report of a local armed robbery at 3:30 p.m. and later located a suspect vehicle in Eastend, about 30 ... Read More »
1 responseTinsel the Elf at Police Point Park
By Medicine Hat News on December 15th, 2022
Tinsel the Elf will be stopping by the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program’s Nature Centre on Dec. 23 for a festive family story time. Tinsel will be at the centre – located in Police Point Park – from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. As well as sharing stories, Tinsel will also be taking photos with attendees. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Human resources presents employment strategies to public school trustees
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 15th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Public Schools’ human resources team gave a presentation to the division’s board of trustees this week, focusing on various aspects of employment. Rita Olsen began Tuesday by presenting employee data. In the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years there were a higher number of retirements than seen in previous years and Olsen concluded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flu numbers jump 22%, seniors most severely affected
By Medicine Hat News on December 15th, 2022
The province is reporting a total of 6,288 lab-confirmed influenza cases so far this season (as of Dec. 3), an increase of approximately 22 per cent from the Nov. 26 report of 5,163. Influenza A continues to comprise the majority, with Influenza B comprising the rest. Seniors aged 60-79 continue to be the most severely ... Read More »
1 responseCFB Suffield conducting planned detonations
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 14th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Hatters and residents near CFB Suffield should be aware of a planned munitions reduction scheduled to take place this week. Canadian Army officials stated in a release Tuesday that planned explosions of stockpiled, obsolete or aging shells and other explosives will take place Tuesday (Dec. 14), or the following day if needed. That will ... Read More »
1 responseGas City Roller Derby looking for new members
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 14th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Naughty vs. Nice live roller derby took place at the Cypress Centre pavilion on Saturday. There was a busy crowd of enthusiastic spectators and participants came from as far as Fernie, Fort McMurray and Saskatoon. This is the eighth year Gas City Roller Derby has hosted the event, which is popular with the ... Read More »
1 responseNotre Dame school Christmas store returns
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 14th, 2022
Notre Dame Academy School held its Christmas Store on Tuesday with kindergarten and Grade 1 students arriving from St. Louis School to partake in shopping and other festivities. “It’s part of our school’s call to serve and getting our kids involved in the community,” said Vice principal Lon Bosch. In the weeks prior to the ... Read More »
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