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Canadian fiddle champ visits local school for day-long workshop
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 7th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Students enrolled in French immersion programming at Ecole St. John Paul II School received an immersive workshop Thursday on the bow stringed instrument often heard in French folk music, as the school welcomed Daniel Gervais, two-time Canadian Grand Master Fiddle Champion, to lead a series of workshops. Gervais was joined by accordion player, storyteller ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nominate a class to receive a Valentine’s Day visit from Sparky
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com This upcoming Valentine’s Day two classes from kindergarten to Grade 3 will receive a special visit from Sparky the Fire Dog after the Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services announced the online contest Tuesday. Several classes have already been nominated on the fire services Facebook page to receive a visit from the friendly dalmatian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recent labour contracts signed or filed in Alberta include some hefty wage hikes
By Medicine Hat News on February 7th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Newell County workers secured a near eight per cent wage hike this year in a contract signed in mid-December, according to the latest summary of collective bargaining released by the Alberta Ministry of Jobs. The overview also shows large pay raises for pipeline and utility workers resulting from contracts filed in the month of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS online workshops on chronic illnesses begin again Feb. 25
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Health Services is offering workshops to help those with chronic illnesses, or who may be supporting someone with a long-term condition, to take control of their health. These online workshops, which will run over Zoom from 6-8:30 p.m. every Tuesday for six weeks, begin on Feb 25. Topics will include managing symptoms and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Beef Producers continue tariffs talks with southern counterparts
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Representatives of Alberta Beef Producers say they are continuing talks with U.S. stakeholders to discuss the impact of potential tariffs while attending America’s largest national cattle industry conference, known as CattleCon, held in San Antonio, Texas. Wednesday, Alberta Beef Producers hosted a discussion around tariffs and wildlife interactions with the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner centre focuses on fraud prevention throughout February
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com This month the Unison at Veiner Centre is shedding the spotlight on several frauds and scams targeting seniors that are becoming more prevalent within the community. Reports of frauds targeting aging adults, including the ‘Grandparent Scam,’ have been increasing in Medicine Hat. Recently, Medicine Hat police released another reminder to the public of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warnings lifted for now but frigid temperatures to continue in the region for foreseeable future
By Medicine Hat News on February 7th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat and southeast Alberta emerged from “extreme cold warnings” on Thursday afternoon as the temperature in the city rose to the minus-teens, according to Environment Canada. The day’s low was officially -29C, at 4 a.m., while gusting winds created a wind chill of -39C. Sunny conditions and daytime highs above -20C are now ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inaugural National Ski and Snowboard Day coming up on Feb. 21
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Canada’s first National Ski and Snowboard Day is just around the corner on Feb. 21, encouraging residents to get out and hit the slopes. The Canadian Ski Council announced the inaugural day in hopes of getting more people outdoors and active during the winter, something sorely needed in the colder months. National Ski and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bevo starting to pick up speed with added capacity
By Medicine Hat News on February 6th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Increased capacity helped Bevo improve the bottomline of owner Aurora Cannabis as it transforms the Aurora Sun greenhouse in Medicine Hat to grow horticultural flowers and seedlings for other vegetable growers. Third-quarter financial statements released Wednesday state the plant propagation segment of the medical and recreational cannabis producer recorded $8.9 million in revenue last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New funding announced for municipal EV charging stations in Alberta
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Municipalities has announced a new $1.7-million program to assist communities, industries and corporations seeking to purchase and instal electric vehicle charging stations. The funding, provided by Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program, will help offset the cost of up to 46 per cent of eligible projects to successful applicants. “The EVCP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women in Business annual Wine and Cheese event offers networking opportunities coupled with spring fashion
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In honour of International Women’s Day, the Women in Business Wine and Cheese event is back with a brand-new twist. “This year we’re doing it a little differently,” says Corry Bohnet, event co-ordinator. “We have six retailers that will be bringing clothes for us to view for the new spring collections.” Bohnet explained that, ... Read More »
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