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NCC seeks to purchase intact grasslands to help save sage grouse
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 16th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Nature Conservancy of Canada has started a new initiative to purchase a 635-hectare property southeast of Medicine Hat, to preserve habitat for the endangered sage grouse. The property, known as Sagebrush Flats, is located near Manyberries, and is known to have grouse residing there, said communications coordinator Sean Feagan. “It’s probably one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American equity firm purchases Hoffman Group of Companies
By Medicine Hat News on March 16th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A U.S.-based private equity firm has bought majority ownership in western-Canadian instrumentation company CDN Controls, which operates a branch in Brooks. That will lead to an expansion in Canada and into the U.S. market, according to press released detailing the sale to the Hoffman Group of Companies. “We see our role as a catalyst ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Youth musicians showcase their work with strings attached at Rotary
By James Tubb on March 15th, 2024
ANNA SMITH asmith@medicinehatnews.com Local Journalism Initiative reporter The Rotary Music Festival celebrated the talents of their young string musicians on Thursday, showcasing the ability of those who have guitars or violins as their instrument of choice. Competitor Evan McOuat has been attending Rotary for several years now, and is particularly proud of how far he’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagle Butte students to earn credits for musical theatre
By Medicine Hat News on March 15th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Prairie Rose Public School students will be able to earn credits for participation in future musical productions, thanks to the approval of a locally developed course. Eagle Butte High School is planning to do another musical next year, said Angela Baron, Director of Communications at Prairie Rose. “By having the locally approved courses available, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat man faces new charges involving minors
By Medicine Hat News on March 15th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man with a history of sex-related offences is in custody on new charges. Austin Morgan Palmer, 24, was arrested this month by Medicine Hat Police, the News has learned and had his matters discussed Thursday at Alberta Court of Justice in Medicine Hat. He currently faces two counts of sexual contact ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks figures big in budget
By Medicine Hat News on March 15th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Planning a new overpass west of Brooks has been added to the provincial road construction plan for 2024, and after a $5 million study last year of the Eyremore Reservoir in the county or Newell, for feasibility work with be done in 2024. Engineering work to build an overpass at the junction of Highway ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High chance of local water restrictions this spring and summer
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 15th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City of Medicine Hat water officials say without significant rainfall in Southern Alberta there is a high likelihood Medicine Hat will see opposite day watering restrictions for lawns and parks this spring and summer. Whether that’s voluntary or mandatory remains to be determined by the level in South Saskatchewan river. City environmental utilities director ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swift Current RCMP requesting public assistance in locating wanted man
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 15th, 2024
The Swift Current municipal RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating wanted man, Lane Purves. Swift Current RCMP say the 6-foot tall 28-year-old is described as having brown hair and blue eyes with tattoos on both arms, neck and legs. They say he is known to frequent Swift Current, Maple Creek, Moose Jaw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Catholic to teach students the chrome essentials
By James Tubb on March 14th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Catholic School Board is offering a chance for students to brush up on their computer literacy before they transition to high school with a Chrome Essentials course. Offered for all current grade 9 students who are enrolling in grade 10 at Monsignor McCoy High School, the selfpaced online course will cover skills ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation seeking new perspectives on board of directors
By James Tubb on March 14th, 2024
ANNA SMITH asmith@medicinehatnews.com Local Journalism Initiative reporter The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is seeking volunteers willing to dedicate time to making a difference they say truly matters on the board of directors. The foundation is looking for people who would be willing to serve for a full three year term with the possibility of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic school students given social media training
By James Tubb on March 14th, 2024
ANNA SMITH asmith@medicinehatnews.com Local Journalism Initiative reporter The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education gathered students for a presentation on Wednesday, aiming to teach them not to avoid social media, but to use it in a healthy and effective way. Guest speaker Madison Cameron, who is a Youth Specialist at the Center for Trauma Informed ... Read More »
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