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Area kids learning the ropes at tie-down clinic
By Tim Kalinowski on July 11th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Kin Coulee Park was turned into an impromptu roping arena Monday as 40 participants between the ages of six and 14 took part in the annual Shortgrass Rodeo Club tie-down calf-roping clinic. An equal number of boys and girls are participating in the clinic, which will conclude Tuesday afternoon with a competition at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC will likely relocate convocation ceremonies due to gym renovations
By Tim Kalinowski on July 11th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat College is confirming its next two convocation ceremonies will likely not be held in the college’s gym due to renovations set to begin there next year. In a Monday statement released to Medicine Hat News, the college said it was looking at various other venues to host convocation. “Due to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daffodil Project schedules planting days for early fall
By Gillian Slade on July 11th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Daffodil Project has determined three planting days this season, and you can register to participate. The first planting day will be Sept. 23 at 8: 30 a.m. It is a wonderful opportunity to put an office team together and sign up to plant for an hour or two. If you belong ... Read More »
1 responseCanola crops made possible by hard-working leafcutters
By Gillian Slade on July 11th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Those little triangular “tents” you see in some of the bright yellow fields of canola could be thought of as tent camping for bees — hard working bees, that is. The tents/shelters provide ideal habitat for leafcutter bees that in turn work very hard pollinating female canola flowers to produce hybrid seed. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County will soon have updated version of municipal map book ready
By Tim Kalinowski on July 11th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Cypress County will be launching an updated version of its municipal map book in a few weeks time. The new map book relies on software that provides instant updates to maps as they are inputted; so the map will always be accurate to the day it is printed off or accessed. County planning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Getting into the flow to fight ALS
By Mo Cranker on July 10th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Despite the heat, a large group of yoga enthusiasts met at Kin Coulee Park Saturday afternoon to get in a good workout and to raise money for a local man battling Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS). The event was called a Karma Yoga session and it was held by Yoga You4ia in support of ... Read More »
2 responsesWaterton RCMP still looking for owner of unique wedding band set
By Peggy Revell on July 10th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Ongoing investigation into the ownership of a unique wedding ring set has led Waterton RCMP to believe that it is likely that these rings were purchased in Vancouver in the early 1970s.They were designed by a prominent jewelry designer and considered to be extremely valuable; not only cash value but likely sentimental ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS asking for public help identifying man
By Mo Cranker on July 9th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Police Service is seeking public assistance in identifying one man who the service would like to speak to in regards to a mischief which occurred on the early morning hours of July 7 at Medicine Hat College. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or the Medicine Hat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Karma Yoga lends a helping hand
By Mo Cranker on July 8th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Despite the heat, a large group of yoga enthusiasts met at Kin Coulee Park Saturday afternoon to get in a good workout and to raise money for a local man battling Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS). The event was called a Karma Yoga session and it was held by Yoga You4ia in support ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jobs rate getting better and better
By Collin Gallant on July 8th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant The employment landscape in Medicine Hat is leading the province and, for once, localized figures that Statistics Canada deems unreliable, are better than regional numbers. Unemployment in the Medicine Hat-Lethbridge region plunged to 4.8 per cent in June. That’s down 1.1 percentage point from the previous month, and 2.5 below June 2016. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nearly 2,400 AHS workers paid $126K or more
By Gillian Slade on July 8th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade It pays to work for Alberta Health Services. Almost 2,400 employees are on the 2016 sunshine list having been paid more than $126,375, and of those about 67 were paid more than $300,000, according to the AHS online compensation disclosure. In the south zone, former chief zone officer Sean Chilton, now a ... Read More »
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