September 1st, 2025

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MHIP calling all Junior Astronauts

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 4th, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program at Police Point Park is calling on all young, aspiring astronauts for its Junior Astronauts workshop on Oct. 9. The class, suited for kids between the ages of 4 and 10, runs from 1:30-2:30 p.m. and will feature stories, engineering crafts and a rocket launch. Children must be accompanied ... Read More »

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Taxi rates on the rise

By COLLIN GALLANT on October 4th, 2022

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Cab fare will be going up in Medicine Hat for the first time in five years to address higher operating costs, city council approved on Monday. Taxi rates, which are regulated in the city’s “vehicles for hire” bylaw, were last examined and changed in 2017, when the price of gas averaged just under $1 ... Read More »

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New doctor deal but one step to rebuilding trust, local physician says

By KENDALL KING on October 1st, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com A new contract has been ratified between the province and physicians, and while local doctor Paul Parks says it’s a step in the right direction, there is more to be done to fix Alberta’s health-care system and rebuild trust between the two parties. With a 70.2 per cent favourable vote, the new agreement was ... Read More »

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Fourth COVID-19 death in a month

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 1st, 2022

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George Davison School honours Orange Shirt Day

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 1st, 2022

reporter@medicinehatnews.com Liam Cole Johansen, a Grade 6 student at George Davison School, said, “Reconciliation is remembering the people before us and the people who had to experience the residential schools. It’s remembering and honouring them.” Just before lunch, his class talked about the seven teachings and the animals that go with them. The teaching that ... Read More »

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FNMI coordinator supports dozens of local Indigenous students

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 1st, 2022

reporter@medicinehatnews.com Darrell Willier spent National Day for Truth and Reconciliation sharing his experience with local students as First Nations, Metis and Inuit education coordinator for the Medicine Hat Public School District – but his efforts extend far beyond Sept. 30. Willier works out of Medicine Hat High School on Wednesdays where he meets with 82 ... Read More »

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Catholic division installs dispensers for free menstrual products

By KENDALL KING on October 1st, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com United Way of Southeast Alberta and Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education have partnered to introduce free-of-charge menstrual products in schools across the division – an initiative board chair Kathy Glasgo says creates a sense of safety and security for students, allowing them to focus on education. Initiated in early spring, the partnership culminated ... Read More »

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Hatter in prison for multiple sex assaults, facing more charges, now to have dangerous offender hearing

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 30th, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man who police believe is a serial rapist will be the subject of a dangerous offender hearing, according to local Crown prosecutors. Claudio Tovar-Aguilar was sentenced to seven years in prison last January on four counts of sexual assault, and has pleaded guilty to two separate charges of sexually assaulting a ... Read More »

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No farmers market on this weekend

By Medicine Hat News on September 30th, 2022

Construction in Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s Cypress Centre has resulted in the cancellation of Saturday’s farmers market. The market is scheduled to make a final return for the 2022 season Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m... Read More »

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Suicide supports contact list

By Medicine Hat News on September 30th, 2022

If there is an immediate risk of suicide or bodily harm to yourself or another individual, always dial 911. For non-immediate supports: Canada Suicide Prevention Services – call (24/7): 1-833-456-4566 – text (2-10 p.m.): 45645 Alberta Health Services Mental Health Line – call (24/7): 1-877-303-2642 Kids Help Phone – call (24/7): 1-800-668-6868 – online chat ... Read More »

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MHC and Miywasin hosting Truth and Reconciliation walk

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 30th, 2022

reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College and the Miywasin Friendship Centre are co-hosting an event today for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. The event will take place at the front of the college, where there will be a stage set up and space for lawn chairs. The event will begin with a 1.5-kilometre walk at 4 ... Read More »

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