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Firearms incident outside mall leads to arrest of local man
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 14th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Police have charged 43-year-old Joey McConnell with weapons-related offences after police responded to a report of a male pointing a firearm outside the mall on Sept. 7. According to initial reports a verbal altercation occurred between McConnell and a group of youths outside the mall. During the altercation McConnell allegedly pointed a handgun at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pride Guild holding naloxone training at public library on Sept. 25
By Medicine Hat News on September 13th, 2024
In collaboration with Alberta Health Services, the Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat and District is offering naloxone training. Also known as NarCan, naloxone is a fast-acting drug used to temporarily reverse the effects of opioid overdoses. This important training would empower attendees to administer a potentially life-saving measure, and will be facilitated by AHS ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Organizers hope to push participation for Sunday’s Terry Fox Run
By Medicine Hat News on September 13th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Local Terry Fox Run organizers say they’ve already beaten a fundraising goal ahead of this Sunday’s event, but are hoping for a finishing kick to push totals and participation even higher. Keith Walker told the News that donations and pledges have reached $14,000 on their webpage of the national Terry Fox Foundation, and they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shutoff dates for irrigation districts back to normal after coming early in 2023
By Medicine Hat News on September 13th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Irrigation districts in southeast Alberta have announced more typical shutoff dates this fall compared to an early end of delivery in 2023, and say they should be in better standing heading into the 2025 season. The St. Mary’s River Irrigation District will shut down deliveries on Oct. 4, it announced, while the date in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC starting up addictions counselling program in fall 2025
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 13th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A new program offering at Medicine Hat College will help address the need for support for those dealing with addiction. The Government of Alberta recently announced approximately $580,000 for MHC to deliver an addictions counselling program. This funding covers a total of 50 new seats, allowing for a cohort of 25 starting in fall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey and ringette skills camp planned for students on PD day
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 13th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Hockey and ringette players are invited to attend an on-ice skills development session as public schools close for the year’s first division-wide professional development day on Sept. 20. The one-hour session will help students sharpen their skills in stick-handling, shooting, puck and ring skill and power skating by a team of seasoned coaches. “We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Our Collective Journey hosting addiction recovery conference in November
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 13th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With resiliency coaches back in local schools, Our Collective Journey is having a busy autumn so far, but eyes are firmly fixed on November for the second annual Southern Alberta Regional Recovery Conference. Originally slated for mid-September, SARRCon is now planned to happen Nov. 6 and 7. “There were a lot of other recovery ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City engagement event showcased high-tech fire training equipment; opportunity to name a snowplow
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 13th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Residents who attended Thursday evening’s Municipal Mingle in-person public engagement event were able to connect one on one with city staff representing several departments, to provide feedback and learn about projects and initiatives the city is involved with. The three-hour mingle was moved from Towne Square into the main lobby of the Esplanade Arts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JazzFest announces new directors as founding member steps down
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 13th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat JazzFest announced both a new executive director and artist director on Thursday as founding member and longtime executive and artistic director, Lyle Rebbeck, will be stepping down but still will be involved in his new role as administrative adviser. The new executive director role will be filled by Gerry Hebert, while ... Read More »
1 responseCity of Brooks discussing redevelopment of Old Rodeo Grounds for new Catholic school
By Medicine Hat News on September 13th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A proposal to rezone the “Old Rodeo Grounds” in Brooks to become a potential school site has been paused while that city contemplates adding more amenities to a redevelopment, Mayor John Petrie announced Thursday. The 24-acre parcel was put up for sale in 2020 but, with no takers, was eventually offered by the city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to study viability, timing for clean energy buses
By Collin Gallant on September 13th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Medicine Hat Transit is studying if and when it should switch to electric or hydrogen fuelled buses, according to an announcement that states Ottawa will pay most of the review’s $200,000 cost. That comes about 10 years after the city introduced compressed natural gas buses as well as garbage trucks to save on fuel ... Read More »
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