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Community Foundation highlights relief funds available to support Jasper victims
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 3rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As fire season stretches on, the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta has highlighted some of its fellow foundations that are providing vital aid to those affected by the Jasper wildfires. “In light of the devastating wildfires affecting Jasper and surrounding regions in northern Alberta, several Community Foundations have mobilized to provide essential support and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elkwater and area hosts handful of long weekend events
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 3rd, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com From beach-side shopping or bingo to backcountry mountain bike races, Elkwater and surrounding area is hosting several long weekend activities for those planning to travel south down the 41. Thrifters might be able to find a good deal throughout the townsite as several cabins are hosting a community yard sale between 10 a.m and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Free program offered by local public division for first-time school bus riders
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 3rd, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Students and parents who are expecting to use a school bus for the first time this fall are invited to attend a free program to learn about bus safety and some general rules. The Medicine Hat Public School Division and Southland Transportation are offering the ‘My First Ride Program’ for all public school students ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curling in the Hat rebrands with renovated facility
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 3rd, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Moving forward the Medicine Hat Curling Club will now be called the Medicine Hat Curling Centre as the board of directors wants the facility to be utilized by more members of the community. The rebranding to the Curling Centre comes two months before the facility is expected to reopen to the public following a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coulee interpretive walk offers insight on coal mining
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 3rd, 2024
Tailored to those with a passion for local history, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Centre offers an interpretive walk, “Coal Mine Railway Trail.” The walk will be centred on the history of coal mining, Connaught Golf Club and who Rudyard Kipling was speaking about when he made his famous “all hell for a basement” statement, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trail in Marlborough Coulee closed for repairs
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 2nd, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com A trail in Marlborough Coulee is closed temporarily until August 14 as crews work on repairs to the trail. The trail is expected to be re opened August 14 as residents are asked to remain off the trail bridge and adhere to posted signage and barricades. Users will need to take alternative routes to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Behind the Scenes: New online video highlights Veiner Centre’s food support program
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 2nd, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre released a short video on its YouTube Channel in July showing how staff and volunteers prepare and deliver 120 meals a day through its ‘Meals on Wheels’ program. The behind-the-scenes video begins with food service manager Rick Leach explaining their early morning kitchen routine with video footage of vegetables ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province launches invasive mussels awareness campaign as fines spike
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 2nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The province of Alberta is cracking down on the threat of invasive zebra and quagga mussels with a multi-phase awareness campaign. “Reports of invasive species are increasing across Canada and the United States, as tiny mussels can be easily spread through boats and other watercraft,” said the province. “They can rapidly damage waterways and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Not much change to utility prices heading into August
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 2nd, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Power prices in Medicine Hat this month are expected to dip slightly, however natural gas prices will increase based on the weighted average cost of the city’s natural gas rate that started at the beginning of the year. The August total billable rate for electricity will be 7.705 cents per kWh, down slightly from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Full STEAM ahead for local student: Fatema Riaz aces Grade 11 diploma exams prior to spending summer studying biochemistry
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 2nd, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com For some students summer break is an opportunity to put away the text books and focus on other important things in life. Some students might kick back and relax, catching up on some much needed sleep. Others are motivated to work and volunteer, while others may spend extra quality time with family and friends. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stamped raffle-winning numbers announced
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 2nd, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede has announced annual raffle winner ticket numbers on its Facebook page. All winners will be contacted. – $20,000 Al Azhar Shriners of Southern Alberta – #13281. – $10,000 Kinsmen Club of Medicine Hat – #22502. – $10,000 Medicine Hat Legion – #03146. – $10,000 Southeast Alberta Friends of ... Read More »
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