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MHC president Henning retires
By Peggy Revell on March 2nd, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell The president of Medicine Hat College will be retiring as of March 16. MHC board of governor’s chair Graham Kelly said that they and president Denise Henning had been discussing her future with the college for multiple months. Henning’s final day with the college will be March 16. “She’s going to make a ... Read More »
1 responseBail denied for man alleged to have stolen, crashed vehicle
By Peggy Revell on March 2nd, 2018
Medicine Hat News Bail was denied Thursday to a man alleged to have stolen a vehicle, which he then crashed and fled from. James Douglas Blain will remain in custody at the Medicine Hat Remand Centre, with his next court date set for March 6. While the 25-year-old has no criminal record, he has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McCoy shows off $10M upgrade
By Mo Cranker on March 2nd, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker It was a big day for students at Monsignor McCoy High School, as they witnessed the unveil more than $10-million in renovations. Hundreds of students, parents, teachers, coaches, alumni and members of the community gathered at the new gymnasium to listen to speakers, say a prayer, sing and take some tours of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused of crashing stolen vehicle into car dealership pleads not guilty
By Peggy Revell on March 2nd, 2018
Medicine Hat News Not-guilty pleas were entered Thursday by a 27-year-old Red Deer man alleged to have crashed a stolen vehicle through a local car dealership early New Year’s morning. Robert Handy will head to trial April 13, while he remains in custody at the Medicine Hat Remand Centre as he has not yet been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat utility rates drop for March
By Collin Gallant on March 2nd, 2018
Medicine Hat News Power and gas rates will fall in Medicine Hat in March, the city utility department announced Thursday. Posted March commodity rates for natural gas and power will sit at $1.857 per gigajoule and 4.7 cents per kilowatt hour. Those rates are down from February when gas cost $2.236 and power 4.88 cents. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC president Denise Henning leaving post in two weeks
By Peggy Revell on March 1st, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell The president of Medicine Hat College is retiring on March 16. MHC board of governor’s chair Graham Kelly said that they and president Denise Henning had been discussing her future with the college for many months. “She’s going to make a public statement either today or tomorrow,” said Kelly. Henning joined MHC as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC fair puts job seekers with job providers
By Collin Gallant on March 1st, 2018
Medicine Hat News Hundreds of students and job seekers connected with employers and skills training providers at Wednesday’s job fair held at Medicine Hat College. Kathy Acton of Action Environmental says attendees she spoke to were a good mix and eager to learn about opportunities or seek out advice about qualifications. “It’s been about 50-50 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge OD spike watched closely in the Hat
By Gillian Slade on March 1st, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The significant spike in illicit drug overdoses in Lethbridge has not reached Medicine Hat — yet. There is no way to predict that it will or when, said Insp. Tim McGough, Medicine Hat Police Service. Lethbridge recently experienced its largest spike in overdoses — 16 cases — ever recorded in a 24-hour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kids don pink in stand against bullies
By Peggy Revell on March 1st, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell It was a sea of pink across Medicine Hat as schools, organizations and businesses once again got on board for Pink Shirt Day. “I love pink shirt day … I’m really glad people do this,” said Grade 6 Crestwood student Halle Noon, who said she has experienced bullying. “It’s awesome people support this.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Decision on guilty pleas for man facing drug charges to be March 12
By Peggy Revell on March 1st, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell The decision on whether guilty pleas entered by a 53-year-old man to serious drug trafficking charges can be revoked has been pushed back to March 12. Judge Eric Brooks was originally slated to give his decision on Wednesday, but refused to do so — stating some information included in written submissions by defence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New fee deal with pharmacists will save province $150M over two years
By Gillian Slade on March 1st, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Changes to the fee schedule agreement with Alberta’s pharmacists will save $150 million over the next two years, Alberta Health announced Wednesday. Without the new agreement, pharmacy compensation was expected to increase by 12.3 per cent in the next two years. The new schedule reduces growth to 4.3 per cent over two ... Read More »
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