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Ken Sauer School receives its LEED certification in ceremony
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 9th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com This past Friday the gold standard Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification was unveiled at Ken Sauer School. The designation was achieved during construction but the ceremony was delayed due to the pandemic. Along with school administration, board members and senior executives from the Medicine Hat Public School Division, Ken Sauer and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre hosting Don’t Fall Behind Adult Activity Fair on Thursday
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2022
Veiner Centre members are invited to the upcoming Don’t Fall Behind Adult Activity Fair, taking place Thursday at noon. The event, held in recognition of Falls Prevention Month, aims to raise awareness and promote involvement in clubs and activities which support independent ability. Hosted in partnership with a variety of regional organizations, including Alberta Health ... Read More »
1 responseLocal Legion gearing up for Remembrance Day
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2022
Hatters are invited to pay their respects this Remembrance Day during the Robertson Memorial Branch No. 17 of the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual memorial service and Remembrance Day parade. The public memorial service is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the Esplanade’s main theatre. Following the ceremony, attendees will be invited to ... Read More »
1 responseDecision day for Brooks-MH
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 8th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Voters in northern portions of Medicine Hat go to the polls today to either vote for a premier, or lodge their protest against her. New United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith told rallies of supporters and forum audiences this month that she has a mandate from her party to act on policy proposals to reform ... Read More »
1 responseOnly 4,231 Brooks-MH residents cast advance vote
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 8th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews About half the number of voters in the region took part in advance voting last week compared to the 2019 general election, according to figures released Monday by Elections Alberta. A total of 4,231 ballots were cast over five days at locations in Redcliff, Brooks and Bassano ahead of general voting today. That equates ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Team FreeWheel getting bikes to Hatters in need
By KENDALL KING on November 8th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Winter weather isn’t stopping a group of Medicine Hat Rotarians as they continue with their mission of donating bikes to Hatters in need. Team FreeWheel, a four-person Rotary Club of Medicine Hat working group, came together approximately two years ago and have gradually been increasing in capacity since. “As the Rotary Club, we like ... Read More »
1 responseCar wash passes to support Ronald McDonald House
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2022
Medicine Hat’s newest carwash company is asking for the community’s assistance in raising $80,000 to support families staying at Ronald McDonald Houses in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Eastern Montana. From now until Nov. 15, $10 of every $45 unlimited monthly wash pass sold at Mint Smartwash’s local location – situated at 110-1380 22 Street SE – ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil plans a long look before passing budget with proposed 4% tax hikes
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 8th, 2022
cgallant@.medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Council members didn’t debate the proposed 2023-24 city budget on Monday, but said a new engagement process will see lengthy discussions before anything is adopted by year end. “This will give us plenty of time before we begin deliberations,” said Mayor Linnsie Clark, stating that even with a “committee of the whole” meeting next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local AMA reps glad to see Copping stay on
By KENDALL KING on November 5th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Two of Medicine Hat’s most publicly-known physicians, Dr. Fredrykka Rinaldi and Dr. Paul Parks, remain hopeful for improved relations between health-care experts and the province’s government, following Premier Danielle Smith’s cabinet shuffle. The shuffle, which was announced Oct. 21, saw several changes over former premier Jason Kenney’s picks. Yet, several of his ministers were ... Read More »
1 responseBrooks-MH byelection candidates offer would-be solutions to health-care issues
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 5th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Each of the four candidates present at the Brooks and District Chamber of Commerce Forum on Wednesday evening received five minutes to discuss health care issues. United Conservative leader Danielle Smith says centralization doesn’t work. “COVID didn’t break the system but made us realize the system was already broken.” She says an official administrator ... Read More »
1 responseGrade 6 students revels in first Fire Chief For a Day since COVID-19
By KENDALL KING on November 5th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services welcomed a new (temporary) chief Thursday, when Fire Chief for a Day contest winner Asher Melanson took over the role. The Grade 6 student – whose name was drawn at random from more than 3,900 local students Grades 4-6 – began his day with a firetruck ride, followed ... Read More »
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