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Students don hats for mental health awareness
By JEREMY APPEL on May 2nd, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Students and staff across Alberta donned all sorts of hats Wednesday as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. Danielle Schaitel, a Community Coming Together wellness facilitator at St. Francis Xavier School, says the hats are a light-hearted way of drawing attention to the serious issue of mental health, which affects everyone, whether they’re aware ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kids dream big at career day
By JEREMY APPEL on May 2nd, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Kids at Ken Sauer School dressed as what they want to be when they grow up Wednesday for Future Career Day. Grade 4 Wyatt Nicoll came as a sports broadcaster, with a headset microphone, sports coat and a hat of his favourite baseball team, the Toronto Blue Jays. “It’s fun, just talking about the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Live-fire training on now until June 7 at CFB Suffield
By Medicine Hat News on May 2nd, 2019
The British Army Training Unit Suffield has begun its live-fire training exercises at CFB Suffield. Exercise Prairie Storm 1 will take place from May 3 until June 7. The base’s public affairs officer advises military activities will take place intermittently day and night. Those who live, work or travel near CFB Suffield may hear loud ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A breakdown of Kenney’s cabinet
By Medicine Hat News on May 1st, 2019
Alberta’s new premier, Jason Kenney, and his cabinet were sworn in on Tuesday to form the first United Conservative government in the province. Of the 22 ministers and associate ministers, seven are women, 15 are newly elected, 15 are in Calgary or the surrounding area, five are in Edmonton and the surrounding area, one is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Student skills put to the test
By JEREMY APPEL on May 1st, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Students from across southeastern Alberta were in the Hat on Tuesday to show off their trade skills as part of a yearly regional competition. The 15th annual South East Alberta Regional Skills Competition had the more than 100 participating students compete in eight fields – auto service, baking, cabinet making, carpentry, culinary arts, hairstyling, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barnes disappointed by lack of cabinet position, remains committed to representing Cypress-Medicine Hat
By Gillian Slade on April 30th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A visibly emotional Drew Barnes said he is disappointed that he is not part of the government’s cabinet considering he is one of the more experienced people in the Legislature. “I’m of course disappointed that my background and position did not result in a ministerial position now,” said Barnes UCP MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat. ... Read More »
4 responsesRoad, sewer work underway, expect delays
By Medicine Hat News on April 30th, 2019
Road and sewer construction is underway throughout Medicine Hat as several projects began this week. The city announced that water and sewer main replacement began Monday on the 1100 block of Dominion Street, between Minto and Washington avenues. That requires the closure of the block to traffic as well as the two adjacent intersections. Work ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary woman trekking to Ottawa with climate change on her mind
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 30th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Ann Cognito departed Medicine Hat Monday on a self-propelled scooter to Ottawa where she says she will deliver a message to government about the need to do more regarding climate change. “I want to explain quite bluntly that we simply don’t have time,” said Cognito, 50, citing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat gets mentioned on ‘The Simpsons’
By medicinehatnews on April 29th, 2019
It turns out Nelson Muntz’s dad has been hiding in Medicine Hat for many years. The revelation was made at the end of Sunday night’s episode, titled “D’Oh Canada.” The episode centred on Lisa Simpson’s time in Canada and after returning to Springfield she brought an RCMP officer for show and tell. Asked what he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar April 29-May 5, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on April 29th, 2019
April 29 – Activity Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 29 – Musical Mondays: “The Producers,” MH Public Library, 6:30 p.m. April 29 – Deutsche Konversation Gruppe, MH Public Library, 7-8 p.m. April 29 – Godsmack and Volbeat, Canalta Centre, 7:30 p.m. April 30 – Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Storm brings power outage to 10K residences
By Mo Cranker on April 28th, 2019
Medicine Hat News Around 10,000 Hat residences were without power Saturday night and part of Sunday morning after a winter storm swept through the city. High winds and snowfall caused a number of trees to collapse and take power lines down with them, says superintendent of stations and equipment Tyler Masson. “We ended up having ... Read More »
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