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News looking for stories to feature for Remembrance Day
By Gillian Slade on October 21st, 2017
Medicine Hat News As Remembrance Day approaches, the News is looking for people willing to share their personal stories. If you served during the Second World War or any war since, we would appreciate hearing from you. If a relative of yours, who has passed on, has an interesting record of service, it may also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat schools rank low in provincial PATs
By Tim Kalinowski on October 21st, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal According to the Fraser Institute’s annual report card on Alberta schools, Medicine Hat schools rank in the lower percentile of achievement on Provincial Achievement Tests, and have been trending downward over the past five years. According to the report card, on the elementary side, CAPE Charter School ranks the best at 201st out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Most popular local stories Oct. 13-19
By Medicine Hat News on October 20th, 2017
A devastating and it turns out tragic wildfire in the northern part of Cypress County dominated headlines not just in our neck of the woods but all over Alberta this week. So it comes as no surprise our coverage of the fire dominates our list of the most popular local stories this week. Only one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Memorial service for James Hargrave announced
By Medicine Hat News on October 20th, 2017
A memorial for James Hargrave, a rancher from the Walsh area who passed away on Tuesday after helping to fight a fire near Hilda and Burstall, will be held Friday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. at Holy Family Parish, 1451 Strachan Rd. SE. A reception will follow at the Cypress Centre at the Stampede grounds. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two banks robbed in Medicine Hat in two days
By Medicine Hat News on October 20th, 2017
Medicine Hat police believe a pair of bank robberies on Thursday and Friday are related. Just before 7 p.m Thursday, Oct. 19 a man walked away from a robbery at the Royal Bank at 2901 13th Avenue SE in Medicine Hat with an undisclosed amount of cash. Medicine Hat police responded to the incident but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nominations open for Alberta’s Great Kids Award
By Jeremy Appel on October 20th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Government of Alberta is accepting nominations for the Great Kids Award for youth leaders aged five to 18. The award recognizes children who make a difference in their community while facing challenges, whether it’s dealing with a physical or mental illness, standing up to a bully or managing difficulties at home. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former alderman named to MHC Board of Governors
By Tim Kalinowski on October 20th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Former Medicine Hat alderman Graham Kelly has been appointed as the new chair of the Medicine Hat College Board of Governors. The provincial government confirmed the appointment Thursday with an Order in Council release from the Honourable Marlin Schmidt, Minister of Advanced Education. Kelly will be joined by fellow new appointees Deborah Lloyd, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tree replacement takes some time
By Gillian Slade on October 20th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The city is still working on replacing all the trees that had to be removed to build berms. Replacing three trees for every one removed was not part of the budget for the berms, making it necessary to spread the replacement trees out as budgets allow, said parks manager Randy Taves. A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Peace United Church postpones centennial
By Medicine Hat News on October 20th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The centennial celebration for Peace United Church in Irvine, scheduled for this Sunday, has been postponed. The celebrations have been pushed back to Feb. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Classroom returns to the Esplanade
By Tim Kalinowski on October 20th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal The Esplanade held a media event with Grade 2 Connaught School French immersion students to celebrate the relaunch of its community classroom project on Thursday. The beefed-up program will be able to offer more educational opportunities to local schools and school-age children. “Today we are celebrating the launch of our new community classroom, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roset by Reid will move to old fire hall
By Jeremy Appel on October 20th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Roset by Reid, the jewelry store that has been a staple of downtown Medicine Hat for nearly 40 years, is relocating to the old Fire Hall No. 2 on the city’s south side. “We put a lot of blood, sweat and tears down here,” said Chelsea Siggelkow, Roset by Reid’s president. “We’ve invested ... Read More »
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