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Former Lethbridge city employee reappointed to the board of the Special Forces Pension Plan
By Medicine Hat News on January 17th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A now-former employee of the City of Lethbridge has been reappointed to the board of the Special Forces Pension Plan that includes Medicine Hat cops and other municipal police officers in the province. That was announced Wednesday among provincial orders in council approvals, and Jason Elliot was reappointed to the board as an “employer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Registration open for 60th Jam Pail bonspiel
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 17th, 2025
Registration has opened for Medicine Hat’s Jam Pail bonspiel as it hits a milestone year. The free community event is entering its 60th season and those interested in participating at the two-day event are able to register their teams of four. The Jam Pail bonspiel is meant to teach the basic concept of curling, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guilty plea from local man in child luring case from 2024
By Medicine Hat News on January 17th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man will undergo assessment that could deem him a long-term or dangerous offender after he entered guilty pleas to having sexual contact with a child, luring a child under the age of 18 and failing to comply with court conditions placed on him for similar offences five years ago. Austin Morgan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Home prices climbed in 2024 due to low listings
By Collin Gallant on January 17th, 2025
@@CollinGallant House prices in Medicine Hat climbed 8 per cent in 2024 driven by a lack of listings, a situation expected to persist in year ahead, according to the incoming president of the Medicine Hat Real Estate Board. Consistent demand hampered by limited listings also resulted in fewer sales while pushing up prices. “The increase ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Open house planned for MHPSD’s new Heights Academy
By Medicine Hat News on January 17th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Crescent Heights High School will showcase its Heights Academy during an open house planned at the end of the month. Students enrolled in the Grade 7-9 academy will have the opportunity to participate in several sports including football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, golf, rec ed, speed swimming and e-sports. As well, the new academy offers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!St. John Paul II’s French immersion moving to St. Mary’s in 2027
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 17th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education trustees voted to move the St. John Paul II School’s French Immersion program to St. Mary’s School starting in the 2027-28 school year. Due to the projected student enrolment growth of St. John Paul II School, as well as the French immersion program itself, the division is sending ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Workshops to aid in chronic pain offered by AHS
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 17th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Health Services is aiming to help individuals take charge of their own health with a free virtual workshop for those living with chronic pain symptoms or supporting someone with a long-term health condition. “Better Choices, Better Health is a six-week series of workshops designed to support Albertans who are living with chronic pain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPSD hosts second annual learning expo at Hat High
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 16th, 2025
news@medicinehatnews.com Hundreds of families, parents and guardians had the opportunity to speak with educators and staff while discovering programs and educational opportunities offered by Medicine Hat Public School Division during its second annual exhibition of learning held at Medicine Hat High School. The event is timed to align with student registration that begins online Feb. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First responders will face off as part of annual sledge hockey showcase, the Larry Godin Classic
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 16th, 2025
Local first responders will hit the ice Saturday to promote the sport of sledge hockey and support the Medicine Hat Adaptive Sports and Recreation organization, during the annual Larry Godin Classic. Puck drop between the Medicine Hat Police Service and Medicine Hat Fire & Emergency Services is at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Big ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s new substation application with AUC up for public comment
By Medicine Hat News on January 16th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A plan to build a substation to serve southwest Medicine Hat is open for public comment by Alberta regulators. The city’s electric distribution division has said the infrastructure and line upgrade is required to bring more stable flow to the area to accommodate growth and improve reliability city wide. An application to the Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County Council: Cypress councillors pass first reading of altered inter-municipal development plan
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 16th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In its first meeting of 2025, Cypress County council reviewed and passed a first reading of a significantly altered Tri-Area IDP, which featured several changes to key policy areas in the plan. The motion was passed for third reading, and an open house on the subject will be hosted at Medicine Hat College on ... Read More »
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