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City hires new permanent director of public services
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 6th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat has introduced its new managing director of public services who will officially commence the role on Oct. 1. Joseph Hutter holds a Masters of Public Policy from the University of Calgary, and is joining the City of Medicine Hat from the Town of Nobleford, where he has served as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National unmanned aircraft competition coming to Medicine Hat in 2025
By Medicine Hat News on September 6th, 2024
The Aerial Evolution Association of Canada has announced that the 2025 National Student Unmanned Aircraft Systems Competition will be hosted in Medicine Hat. The event marks a significant milestone for the region, known for its rich history in aerospace and UAS, including the unique Foremost UAS Test Range and the renowned DRDC Suffield Research Centre, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plea deal in complex internet porn case results in two-year conditional sentence
By Medicine Hat News on September 6th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Brooks man was handed a two-year conditional sentence Thursday for sharing intimate videos of a female with whom he had a complex relationship involving sex, narcotics and the consensual production of some internet pornography. The now 45-year-old man will be allowed to serve the sentence in the community under strict conditions, including no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Exterior incident leads to brief hold and secure procedure at St. Mary’s School
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 6th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com St. Mary’s School went into hold and secure protocols for roughly 30 minutes Thursday morning following a potential threat outside the building. Parents were quick to receive emails from the Catholic school division providing details on the hold and secure that was issued at 11:15 a.m. and was all cleared by 11.47 a.m. During ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College students hosting free outdoor seasonal play sessions
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 5th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Children aged two to five years old and their siblings are invited to join students in the Medicine Hat College Early Learning and Child Care Program for a series of free all-weather outdoor play sessions running until November. The first session is planned for Sept. 12 for 45 minutes between 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Public Library doing a Community Needs Assessment this fall
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 5th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Looking to chart the course of its future, the Medicine Hat Public Library will be undertaking a Community Needs Assessment this fall. Through attending various community events and engaging with residents, board members will determine what MHPL can do to best meet and serve the needs of the community. Other research, an online survey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New initiative introduces community to nominees for Top 7 Over 70 project
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 5th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com This afternoon at Connaught Golf Club, seven seniors who have been nominated by their friends, family and community organizations will be introduced during a recipient announcement for an inaugural project that looks to celebrate new skills and activities people have adopted or picked up since turning 70. The recognition project, hosted by the Community ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge man producing new film with Indigenous themes
By Alexandra Noad Southern Alberta Newspapers, Local Journalism Initiative on September 5th, 2024
A producer from Lethbridge is currently working on a new film about a couple of influencers who get caught up in a cult during their adventures. David Cormican attended Catholic Central High School where he was part of the “drama thugs,” a term he uses affectionately. He was taught by Peter Meuller who became one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City only wanted power, carbon credits when first discussing Saamis Solar Park
By Collin Gallant on September 5th, 2024
@@CollinGallant City power officials originally sought to purchase only the power and lockup carbon credits from a planned private-sector solar field in Medicine Hat, the News has learned. But, officials found the financial arrangement commonly used by private companies would not fit the site or be a good fit for the Medicine Hat power company. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local group hosting jam-packed event during Culture Days
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 5th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The What Matters to Hatters Coalition is excited to announce that Medicine Hat Culture Days is back for 2024. What was previously stretched into several days of various cultural sports, crafts and demonstrations has been condensed into five hours of opportunity on Sept. 15 from noon to 5 p.m. The event comes out of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big Marble Go pool opening delayed a few weeks
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 5th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com To accommodate supply plan delays, the City of Medicine Hat has granted a construction extension to the ongoing upgrades to the Kinsmen Aquatic Park in the Big Marble Go Centre. While it was originally slated to reopen mid-September, the aquatic park is now expected to be available to the public on Oct. 11. BMGC ... Read More »
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