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TCH bridge could be due for more maintenance in 2021
By Collin Gallant on October 23rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News Work to rehabilitate and resurface the southern span of the Trans-Canada Highway bridges in Medicine Hat could be underway in 2021, according to documents from Alberta Transportation. Last month the ministry began accepting proposals from a short list of engineering firms for scope and cost estimates to determine whether girders require strengthening ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Math scores improving year to year
By Jeremy Appel on October 23rd, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The Ministry of Education announced on Oct. 18 that Grade 6 mathematics Provincial Achievement Test scores have increased over the past year, which Medicine Hat’s public and Catholic school boards say is consistent with their scores as well. This is the second year the math PAT has included a non-calculator portion in its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public assistance sought as 32-year-old Oyen man missing since October 1
By Jeremy Appel on October 23rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News A 32-year-old man has been reported missing from Bindloss, and the Oyen RCMP is seeking public assistance. Carter James Schlaht was last seen Oct. 1. He’s described by police as wearing a dark hoodie, blue jeans, black baseball cap and brown boots. Schlaht has brown hair and eyes, weighs 178 pounds and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pot off limits for cops, but school boards treating it like alcohol
By Jeremy Appel on October 23rd, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel While the Medicine Hat Police Service is outright prohibiting cannabis consumption among its officers, the city, as well as public and Catholic school boards, are taking a less strict approach for their workers. MHPS chief Andy McGrogan says the ban, which has the support of the local police association, is a precautionary measure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wednesday’s Project Connect a one-stop shop for community services
By Mo Cranker on October 23rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat’s annual Project Connect event is taking place Wednesday. The event is taking place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. John’s Church downtown and it is aimed at getting people in need in touch with agencies that can help them out. “Project Connect is a one-day event that happens ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three deaths from West Nile in Alberta this year
By Gillian Slade on October 23rd, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Three Albertans have died this season as a result of West Nile virus. The total number of confirmed West Nile virus cases this year now stands at 50, with 40 in the south zone that includes Medicine Hat. Although the region is no longer swamped by mosquitoes, with summer gone, the West ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!StatsCan data shows alarming spike in opioid poisoning
By Gillian Slade on October 23rd, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The number of people being hospitalized for opioid poisoning has increased 56 per cent in the past decade, and most of that took place in the past three years, according to a recent Statistics Canada report. Nearly 12 out of every 100,000 people in Canada is hospitalized for opioid poisoning. There are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skaters get a new place to hone their skills
By Mo Cranker on October 22nd, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Skateboarders in the city have a new place to perfect their tricks. The Medicine Hat Skateboard Association, The Summit and the City of Medicine Hat unveiled the city’s first integrated skate spot near Saamis Rotary Park Saturday — giving local skaters another place to do their thing. “It’s exciting that we were able ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Handmade market rolls through the Hat
By Mo Cranker on October 22nd, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Handmade items were on display Saturday at the annual Fall Into Christmas Craft Show. The event took place from Friday to Sunday at the Cypress Centre and showcased more than 100 vendors from across Canada — all selling handmade goods. “It’s our 13th year here in Medicine Hat,” said organizer Jo-Anne Fahey. “This ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteer mentors needed locally
By Mo Cranker on October 22nd, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Medicine Hat’s chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters says it is always looking for more mentors. “We’re always in need — really, it’s Canada-wide,” said local Big Brothers Big Sisters executive director Holly Stadnicki. “We’re always welcoming new volunteers to the organization and encourage people to reach out if they are interested.” There’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Oct. 22-28
By Medicine Hat News on October 22nd, 2018
Oct. 22 — Mahjong, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 23 — Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 23 — Grasslands Naturalists meeting, Police Point Park Nature Centre, 7 p.m., followed by guest speakers Randy Taves and Scott Richter from City Parks Department Oct. 24 — Roving Gyms, Downtown YMCA, 5:30-7 ... Read More »
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