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City funds 23 community events through micro-grant program
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 5th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Block parties, neighbourhood barbecues, social tea and local beautification projects were among a list of 23 events that received funding from the city’s Neighbourhood Connections Micro grant program that distributed more than $11,000 in funds. Applications for the Neighbourhood Connections grant program opened in January. The city says it received 35 applications from residents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several workplace safety charges laid against irrigation district over 2022 drowning
By Medicine Hat News on July 5th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The Eastern Irrigation District faces 10 workplace safety charges after a diver drowned while working on irrigation works in 2022. The charges, first reported in the Brooks Bulletin, were laid June 24, according to an Occupational Health and Safety report issued by the province. RCMP stated at the time of the Oct. 19, 2022 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council to consider South County Village replacement facility
By Medicine Hat News on July 4th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews South Country Village is considering a modern replacement facility for some wings of its retirement home complex. The plan, to erect a modern, four-storey, 126-unit apartment block at the site, near Gershaw Drive, was laid out Tuesday as council considered a rezoning applicant to accommodate the development. “We’ve been working on the design for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health Foundation seeking heroes for themed room in hospital
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 4th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Looking to help reduce fear for children who have to spend time on the pediatric floor at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, resident Kristina Hyde is seeking assistance collecting superhero-themed images to decorate one of the rooms. In collaboration with the Medicine Hat Health Foundation and Titanium Sign & Design, Hyde has previously created ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eight police cadets graduate from 24-week police recruit training
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 4th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Service and Blood Tribe Service will each welcome four new police officers to their ranks, as all eight cadets graduated from a comprehensive training program June 28. The new officers received certificates and are now ready to begin their new careers upholding the law and serving the public, however it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Armed Forces sergeant continues dual-province cycle raising funds and awareness for PTSD
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 4th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Sgt. Rob Nederlof with the Canadian Armed Forces who served three overseas tours of duty, including twice in Afghanistan and once in Bosnia, is cycling across Alberta and Saskatchewan for the Wounded Warriors Support Dog Program, with a stop in Medicine Hat. Nederlof is a mechanic of Base Maintenance at CFB Shilo, Man., who ... Read More »
1 responseAHS shares summer safety tips
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 4th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Health Services is encouraging residents to stay sharp this summer, and do their part to prevent injuries to themselves and their loved ones. They remind parents to always supervise their children, actively watching their children and staying close enough to take action, if needed. Ensuring the equipment is appropriate for their age, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboy Junkies to take Esplanade stage
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 4th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Celebrating the one-year anniversary of their latest album, Such Ferocious Beauty, Canadian Icons Cowboy Junkies have made Medicine Hat one of the stops along their tour. With both Calgary and Winnipeg Folk Festival on their list of tour dates, Medicine Hat was a natural addition, said guitarist and songwriter Michael Timmins. “We try to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Region talks continue out of view
By Collin Gallant on July 4th, 2024
@@CollinGallant The three municipalities around Medicine Hat are progressing talks toward changes into a long-standing joint plan to guide development in the region, but it’s all being held in a flurry of closed session meetings this spring. It comes several months after Cypress County council threatened to leave a working group of elected officials with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neighbourhood Associations selected for $25,000 impact award
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 3rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta has announced the recipient of the Community Impact Award as the Neighbourhood Associations of Medicine Hat. The award, which is $25,000 for agencies with innovative project ideas, is designed by CFSEA to support a vibrant, healthy and caring community. “The Neighbourhoood Associations of Medicine Hat and Area is ... Read More »
1 responseRedcliff man will serve five years in prison for child porn offences
By Medicine Hat News on July 3rd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Redcliff man has been sent to federal prison for five years for possessing and distributing child pornography. Robin Mark Kiemele, 59, pled guilty Tuesday morning in Alberta Court of Justice at Medicine Hat, about three months after his arrest this spring. “It’s disturbing and I sincerely hope you get help,” Justice Eric Brooks ... Read More »
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