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Weekly program offers public a way to familiarize with gardening
By KENDALL KING on May 5th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com The Growing Gardeners Education Program returned for its second year Wednesday evening. Offered through a partnership between Medicine Hat’s Community Food Connections Association and Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub, the free public program provides gardeners of all skill levels with tips and tricks to help their garden thrive. “Gardening can be kind of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local man charged following high-risk incident Tuesday
By Medicine Hat News on May 4th, 2023
A 32-year-old Medicine Hat man has been taken into custody and is facing numerous charges following a high-risk incident Tuesday in the Southwest Hill neighbourhood. Medicine Hat Police Service’s Tactical Response and Crisis Negotiation teams responded to a residential property on the 300 block of 11th Street SW early Tuesday evening when police became aware ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County council blocks member from post on Federation of Canadian Municipalities
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 4th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A Cypress County councillor has been blocked from rejoining a national lobby group by local colleagues apparently over internal disagreements. Robin Kurpjuweit represents Ward 4 (Longfellow) in the county and also sits as a rural committee chair with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. He says that post gives residents and the county a large ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!George Davison School holds first Diversity Day
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 4th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com George Davison School held its inaugural Diversity Day on Wednesday. Wendy Weiss, vice principal, said, “We’ve invited different community services. We want that to grow bigger, too, and get more people involved.” The school invited all families and any community members to come and participate. The students started working on their projects in February ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health Canada recalls teethers and pacifier clips due to choking hazard
By Medicine Hat News on May 4th, 2023
Health Canada has issued a recall for Souris Mini Teethers and Pacifier Clips and is urging parents to immediately dispose of any in their possession due to the potential chocking risk they pose. Canadians are reminded the sale, redistribution or gifting of recalled items is prohibited under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act... Read More »
1 responseDocumentary features MH Folk Music Club
By KENDALL KING on May 4th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Folk Music Club is the subject of a new documentary celebrating the local arts and culture scene, while highlighting the role community plays in keeping it alive. The documentary, created by Telus in collaboration with Bamboo Shoots video production company, premiered last week, much to the excitement of club members. “We’re definitely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Turbine height lower than expected at Winnifred Wind Farm
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 4th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The height of 22 winds turbines approved to go up south of Rattle Snake lake may be nine metres (almost 30 feet) shorter than originally proposed, according to regulatory documents submitted Wednesday. Enerfin Energy plans to build the Winnifred Wind Farm and related substation northwest of Seven Persons. This week the company applied to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High-schoolers head to MHC to STEM for a Day
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 4th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Students from local and regional high schools are spending a day this week at Medicine Hat College to immerse themselves in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). On May 19, there will be an open day for the community from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Steve Letkeman, instructor in Information Technology at MHC, explained, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Multiple fire bans take hold around Alberta
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 3rd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Fire risk is rising in the southeast and across the province as temperatures rise this week. Areas around Alberta’s two major cities are under fire restrictions as grass fires flare up near Calgary and Edmonton. Three counties near Calgary as well as the City of Airdrie issued fire advisory notices during the first two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff man going for round two on Bachelor in Paradise Canada
By Medicine Hat News on May 3rd, 2023
Redcliff native Joey Kirchner is continuing his search for love on the second season of Bachelor in Paradise Canada, which premieres May 8 on CityTV. Kirchner made his national television debut in 2021 on the show’s first season, in which 26 singles gathered on a Canadian beach to explore new relationships in the hopes of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Property taxes in Medicine Hat will rise by 3.9%
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 3rd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Property tax hikes in Medicine Hat will be less than expected and with more money to cut into an operating deficit after council approved rates on Monday night. Last December council approved a budget calling for a 4 per cent general increase this year to municipal tax bills, but with new construction coming in ... Read More »
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