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Havre begins its third annual urban deer cull
By Medicine Hat News on September 19th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Fish and Wildlife officials in Havre, Mont. will beginning issuing special deer tags today in the third year of a program to control urban wildlife in the town of 10,000 people located south of Cypress County. The season begins Saturday and 100 licences are available over the counter to compound bow hunters who must ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pride Week info hub held at Medicine Hat College
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 19th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Pride Week at Medicine Hat College is going strong, with events continuing to the end of the week. Organized largely by the Students Association, Monday saw a flag raising, followed by a selfie station and “message of pride” heart wall on Tuesday. Wednesday invited the various community organizations on to campus for an informational ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sask. government announces funding for SW oil and gas facility upgrades
By Medicine Hat News on September 19th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Oil and gas companies in Saskatchewan have secured millions in grants to upgrade their facilities in the southwest corner, that provincial government announced among $25 million in outlays. Money from the Saskatchewan Technology Fund will help 13 oilpatch and mining firms reduce greenhouse gas emissions. About half the money, $12.5 million, will aid Strathcona ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local engineer donates unique swing to Herald School designed for children in wheelchairs
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 19th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Swinging has always been a popular playground active for children across the country and beyond, and now kids in Medicine Hat who use wheelchairs can now experience that same sensation from the safety of their chairs. Thanks to a donation from Kevin Hyam with CFI Engineering and Consulting, a massive 600-pound, self-supported swing known ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local officials excited to know Parkside School modernization is a go
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 19th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As part of an announcement made by Premier Danielle Smith on Tuesday, Parkside Jr. High School in Redcliff has received the green light for a modernization project. Smith announced funding to advance new school capital projects through a construction accelerator program, with one of these projects being the Parkside modernization and addition. “This is ... Read More »
1 responseProvince targets 30 new schools per year to deal with ‘unprecedented’ student growth
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 19th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Premier Smith held a press conference in Calgary on Wednesday saying the province is committed to building 30 news schools every year for the next three years to deal with a rapid growth of population Alberta has experienced since 2022. This year Alberta schools have seen an increase of 33,000 news students. Smith admitted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parade of Homes opens, on until Oct. 12
By Collin Gallant on September 19th, 2024
@@CollinGallant The homebuilding industry in Medicine Hat kicked off its autumn showcase of new offerings Wednesday hoping for a thaw this winter and movement in the residential construction sector. Five homes from local builders make up the annual Parade of Homes lineup in four locations in Medicine Hat and Desert Blume, for public viewings until ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AUPE calling for sheriff raises following fugitive apprehension team’s success
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 19th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Following praise given by the province, AUPE says Alberta sheriffs working with a seven-month-old Fugitive Apprehension Sheriffs Support Team should receive raises and be supported with additional resources for their work in keeping Albertans safe. Tuesday the province said sheriffs in Alberta have made 303 arrests and executed more than 1,300 warrants during the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health foundation fundraiser brings in $2,300 for hospital’s pediatrics department
By Medicine Hat News on September 19th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Health Foundation would like to express its gratitude for the successful Wheels of Hope fundraiser. This fundraiser was organized by two Grade 12 students, Kade Draganiuk and Saran Ramanujam, and a team of four cyclists who biked from Medicine Hat to Brooks, a total of 200 kilometres in support of the pediatrics ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Ski Patrol hosting equipment swap on Oct. 5
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 18th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The date for the fifth annual Ski Swap as hosted by the Canadian Ski Patrol has been announced for Oct. 5. The ski swap offers the opportunity for ski and skateboarding enthusiasts to turn their gently used equipment into cash and get some bargains on new and used equipment. Equipment can be given to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council delays decision on restructuring reserves
By Collin Gallant on September 18th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Council members on Monday generally backed a plan to rework city reserve funds, but delayed a final decision to give time for the public to digest the changes. Finance officials say Medicine Hat’s large bank balance should be better broken down, with funds for upcoming major expenses better detailed and a better definition of ... Read More »
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