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South Country joins Co-op initiative to promote lifelong benefits of 4-H
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 21st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com South County Co-op has joined the new Co-op Growing Leaders program, which funds new 4-H Alberta members. This program is in partnership with Alberta Co-ops, and while new to South Country, is currently in its third year of funding, with 13 Co-ops collaboratively fulfilling the $50,000 Gold Clover 4-H Alberta Sponsorship level for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Health Services offers tips to avoid painful knee injuries
By Medicine Hat News on September 21st, 2024
As part of its ongoing newsletter, Alberta Health Services has provided a series of tips to avoid knee injuries. These injuries can occur from everyday wear and tear, said AHS, like from jobs, sports, having a disease such as osteoporosis or arthritis, or simply aging. However, there are just as many ways to help avoid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health minister updates primary care compensation progress
By Medicine Hat News on September 21st, 2024
Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange spoke briefly Thursday in regards to ongoing work to develop the new primary care compensation model. “As Alberta’s health minister, I am committed to securing primary health care as the foundation of the entire health care system, and family physicians are fundamental to our plan,” said LaGrange. She continued on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public school division asking parents to review emergency protocols following hold and secure
By Medicine Hat News on September 21st, 2024
Following a hold and secure protocol ordered at George Davidson School on Thursday afternoon, the Medicine Hat Public School Division is asking parents to review its online emergency protocol procedures to find information on procedures school staff and first responders follow once an emergency has been identified. Both city school divisions, public and Catholic, follow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Horticultural Association donation helping Community Food Connections add garden spaces
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 21st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Horticultural Association presented a donation this week to Community Food Connections for expansion of its community food gardens. The garden, located at Osborne Park in northeast Crescent Heights, currently has 20 beds, but the $5,000 donated will help them continue to build the space, says Alison Van Dyke, food security co-ordinator. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trail rehabilitation work and lighting upgrades to begin start of the week
By Medicine Hat News on September 21st, 2024
Beginning Monday, city crews will begin trail rehabilitation and outdoor lighting projects in a section of Echo Dale Regional Park that are planned to complete in approximately two weeks. Two trails will undergo upgrades located between Police Point Park and Gas City Campground. Following the upgrades trail users should notice a smoother journey between Gas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Best of last semester’s artwork on display at MHC
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 21st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Thursday night held the reception for the annual “Best of Last” art showing at Medicine Hat College, which stands as a celebration of the last semester and inspiration for new projects to come. The art show is held at the beginning of each year, said MHC instructor Craig Cote, and features carefully selected pieces ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Audit request made, but audit details unknown
By Collin Gallant on September 21st, 2024
@@CollinGallant A formal request that the province audit city council procedures is now in the hands of Alberta Municipal Affairs, Mayor Linnsie Clark tells the News, though there is still no clear statement about what the province might investigate. On Sept. 3, city councillors endorsed a motion by Coun. Andy McGrogan that processes be examined ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s shelter moves forward despite funding inconsistencies
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 20th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society is still going strong, despite continued financial struggles. The society’s AGM was held Thursday afternoon, in which the board of directors was elected for the next term and audited finances were reviewed. There were no new directors elected at this AGM, with many returning directors staying on for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vulcan man charged with murder of Lethbridge woman after body found near Oyen
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 20th, 2024
A 61-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after a body was found near Oyen on Tuesday. At approximately 11:14 a.m. Tuesday, Oyen RCMP were dispatched to a location where clothing and other personal effects were located in a tree line along a rural road. They deemed the matter suspicious and the Alberta RCMP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teachers association seeks support for current students following capital funding announcement
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 20th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com In a press release Wednesday the Alberta Teachers Association says it recognizes the importance of building new schools to meet the demands of rising growth in student population the province is undergoing, however it urges for more action for today’s students. The ATA has been ramping up its ad campaign called ‘Stop the Excuses’ ... Read More »
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