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Public school survey open for educators, parents and students
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division is gathering feedback from students, parents and guardians and teachers to assist in highlighting priorities and opportunities for growth at local schools. OurSchool Survey launched Monday and will be available to complete until April 23. The division uses the feedback to support future planning decisions and gain a ... Read More »
2 responsesMediation process underway as Alberta teachers head back to the bargaining table
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Teachers Association says conversations have been productive between stakeholders as teachers return to the bargaining table seeking a new four-year collective agreement. The ATA’s Central Table Bargaining Committee and the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association met during a two-day period beginning on March 19 to work together toward an agreement for educators. “The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local auto dealership changing hands
By Collin Gallant on April 1st, 2025
@@CollinGallant A Medicine Hat car dealership is changing hands. The Gary Moe Auto Group announced Monday it has completed the purchase of Standard Dodge Jeep Ram on Strachan Road in the city from the Swift Current-based Plewis Motor Group. “Just because there is a new name we are still going to provide the same service ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province says it’s investing $330M over three years to improve rural health care
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Budget 2025’s new Rural Hospital Enhancement Program would invest about $330 million over three years to support health capital projects in communities across the province. If passed, Budget 2025 will provide $15 million to support project planning in rural communities, which includes conducting facility and functional assessments of rural hospitals to determine what capital ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Participants, volunteers still sought for 46th annual Rattler Run
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Registration remains open for the 46th annual Medicine Hat College Rattler Run, which goes April 26 for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. The spring run that loops the college’s main campus has a long history and typically draws hundreds of participants each year. Last year more than 450 runners and walkers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County announces date, itinerary for its next Connections Business Luncheon
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County is continuing to build on the success of its bi-annual Connections Business Luncheon, announcing a return for early May. The event will be held at the Dunmore Safety Buzz Campus, highlighting Cypress County business and allowing attendees to explore the campus, learn about safety training services and seeing the unique space they’ve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Interpretive Program invites those brave enough to visit its new Spider Display
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com On April 12, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program invites those who sport a love of spiders to come out and enjoy the launch party for its Spider Display. “If you have ever wondered about the vast world of spiders and their day-to-day life, this is the display for you! Explore while we dive into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire services not related to private company selling protection systems
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services recently released a public notice saying they are not affiliated with a private company selling fire protective systems door-to-door in the Medicine Hat area. “While we respect the work of businesses, we want to clarify that this company is not affiliated with Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Service,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hut 8 to partner with Trump’s sons
By Collin Gallant on April 1st, 2025
@@CollinGallant Hut 8 cryptocurrency is getting into business with the two sons of U.S. President Donald Trump, it was announced on March 31 – not April 1. The North American bitcoin miner and data-processing company announced Monday it will partner with an investors group that includes Eric Trump and Donald Jr., to fund and help ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair of Hatters charged in drug bust
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Forty-two-year-old Denai Lanz and 46-year-old Mark Davis, both from Medicine Hat, have been arrested and charged with offences after police conducted a traffic stop downtown last Wednesday. Officers responded to information regarding drug trafficking in the core and identified a suspected vehicle leading to a traffic stop and the arrest of the man and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council won’t shy away from all big issues as term reaches final six months
By Collin Gallant on April 1st, 2025
@@CollinGallant Collin Gallant cgallant@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: CollinGallant Council members appear willing to wade into several big issues before the end of the term with a little more than six months remaining. On Monday a closed-door “committee of the whole” meeting was held in camera to discuss two items generally described as an “Energy Business Matter” and ... Read More »
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