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Government role in strike bargaining concerning: AUPE
By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers on February 16th, 2022
A silent negotiator is having an impact on contract discussions between the University of Lethbridge and its striking faculty association, says the Alberta Union of Public Employees. The university faculty association walked off the job last Thursday at 11 a.m. and were subsequently locked out of university workplaces on Friday at the same time. Bobby-Joe ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Childcare subsidies making an impact
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 16th, 2022
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat families are utilizing lowered daycare and preschool fees, made possible by the federal government’s plan to improve childcare accessibility through expansion of subsidies and affordability grants. Jennifer Usher, co-ordinator of Medicine Hat and District Childcare Association, says she has seen an increase in the number of families looking for early learning and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plan going ahead to add highway rest stops in southeast Alberta
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 16th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Alberta Transportation is moving ahead with a plan to add highway rest stops in remote areas of the province, including five in southeast Alberta. Two years ago, Alberta Transportation began discussing the plan with municipalities, and on Monday released a package asking private-sector developers and operators to provide site specific proposals. Closest to Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Love in Nature walk set for Saturday, 7 p.m., at Police Point Park
By Medicine Hat News on February 15th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Love and pheromones are in the air this Saturday during the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program’s Love in Nature information walk taking place at Police Point Park Saturday from 7-8:30 p.m. Participants will learn the science behind how animals attract and interact with mates. Due to the nature of the subject matter, this event only ... Read More »
1 responsePublic art fund needs boost after capital projects
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 15th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A slew of municipal construction projects in 2021 will require a new cash infusion to the city’s public art fund, as well as a need to figure out a new process for how to spend it. Longstanding city policy set aside 1.5 per cent of most new building projects to fund art installations or ... Read More »
5 responsesBarnes reiterates support for protesters
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 15th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes is maintaining his support for a group of protesters blocking the Coutts Border crossing, and called a federal move to bring an end to similar demonstrations, “a massive overreach” of authority. On Monday, the RCMP made arrests and seized guns at Coutts, while at other major sites across the ... Read More »
2 responsesVincent Massey students make Valentines for Meals on Wheels clients
By Medicine Hat News on February 15th, 2022
Students in the Vincent Massey School’s Kindness Club made more than 150 handmade notes wishing Medicine Hat’s Meals on Wheels recipients a Happy Valentine’s Day. “It’s just nice to do something extra for the Meals on Wheels clients,” Nicole Walcer, Meals on Wheels co-ordinator with the Veiner Centre, told the News. “A lot of them ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ready to spread love for Pink Shirt Day
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 15th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Students and staff throughout the Medicine Hat Catholic School Division are encouraged to wear pink on Feb. 16 in recognition of Pink Shirt Day. Pink Shirt Day – also called Anti-Bullying Day – first began in 2007, when students in Nova Scotia rallied with their male classmate by wearing pink to school after he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crescent Heights theatre presents The SpongeBob Musical
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 12th, 2022
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com The newest Crescent Heights High School musical theatre production is sure to wow with bright sets, fantastic costumes and grand dance numbers as they transport audiences to hang out with everyone’s favourite sponge who “lives in a pineapple under the sea.” The SpongeBob Musical was the choice of director Jennifer Davies, who has been ... Read More »
1 responseResidents responsible for securing their own bins during high winds
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 12th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com As the wind continues to blow, the City of Medicine Hat is sharing tips with residents on how to best secure standing garbage carts. Residents are encouraged to record the number of the cart, so it can easily be identified if blown away. Residents can also write their home address on the cart, so ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Siksika Nation members asked to consider its own local police force
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 12th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Siksika Nation is polling its members toward creating a tribal police force. The reserve near Bassano is currently policed by the Gleichen RCMP detachment, but this week a release states the band council is examining building a business case to create a local police service. Two other Blackfoot nations in Alberta provide their own ... Read More »
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