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Large religious convention returns to Medicine Hat in June
By Brendan Miller on February 28th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com It only took a matter of minutes for hotel rooms in Medicine Hat to sell out after the Jehovah’s Witnesses Convention announced a return to the city in June. More than 3,500 people are expected to travel to the city to attend the large convention that runs June 21-23 at Co-op Place, creating a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nominations open for Bow Island council byelection
By Medicine Hat News on February 28th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Nominations are now open to fill a vacant seat on Bow Island town council. Coun. Lyle Tuchscher resigned from the position Jan. 26 in a letter to council that was accepted Feb. 12. This week, council approved the process that would have a byelection held May 15. Nomination day would be held April 17 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre offers free income tax clinic for seniors
By Brendan Miller on February 28th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Starting Thursday the Unison at Veiner Centre will be offering a free clinic to help seniors complete their income taxes. Volunteers will be on hand to help seniors and AHIS clients fill out their income tax returns at no charge. “We have some volunteers that helped us out with regards to filling out those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro Bull Riders series returns to Medicine Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 28th, 2024
PBR is on the way this fall to Medicine Hat. The Professional Bull Riders Canada’s Elite Cup Series will buck into the city on Oct. 19 for the PBR Medicine Hat Classic at Co-op Place. It’s the fourth time PBR has held an event in Medicine Hat and will be the ninth of a 10-event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat artists explore urban forests in interdisciplinary project
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 28th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Monday night gathered artists and scientists alike at the Ómahksípiitaa at Medicine Hat College to view works of the Pulse of the Urban Forest exhibit. The exhibition is part of Urban Trees an interdisciplinary project funded by an impact climate grant through Colleges and Institutes Canada. Spearheaded by instructor Brent Smith, the initiative leverages ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta finance minister coming to Hat next week to discuss budget
By Medicine Hat News on February 28th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Finance Minister Nate Horner, who will present the next provincial budget on Thursday, will be in Medicine Hat next week to discuss it with local business leaders. The local Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon March 6 featuring an address from Horner on the subject of provincial finances. The event at Chinook Village ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Growing class sizes a concern for ATA heading into budget
By Brendan Miller on February 27th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Results from a research study conducted by the Alberta Teachers Association found that classroom sizes continue to grow larger and more complex while supports for students are shrinking, or outright disappearing. The survey, conducted over 12 days in December, found 86 per cent of 2,148 teachers surveyed report increased complexity in their classrooms. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First on scene: Local officer recognized for going the extra mile
By Brendan Miller on February 27th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A school resource officer was recently recognized for his outstanding efforts springing into action following a serious collision that occurred right outside Medicine Hat High School. Const. Taylor Olenic was presented with a Chief’s Commendation on Feb. 21 after the police commission heard how the officer handled the serious accident to which he was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!640 Professional Building joins major work space group
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 27th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A co-work space pioneer in Medicine Hat has joined an international service that Luc Beriault says will give world-class service to local clients as well as bring world-class businesses more easily to Medicine Hat. Beriault and wife Jean opened the 640 Professional Building in 2008 to be both the base for their recruitment business ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clarification: Theatre still a go for new Catholic school
By Medicine Hat News on February 27th, 2024
An article the News published on Feb. 15 on funding for new gym space at a new Catholic school that is currently in its design process may have created some confusion among readers. Construction of a new gym space for the Holy Trinity Academy project will also include a 450-seat theatre. “In May of 2022, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds provide $1.6M for housing in Bow Island
By Brylan Span Local Journalism Initiative on February 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews BOW ISLAND Bow Island is one of six Alberta towns that will receive federal government funding to get affordable housing built faster. Money comes from an application the town made to the federal Housing Accelerator Fund to fast-track the construction of housing by eliminating barriers that are slowing up new construction, as outlined by ... Read More »
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