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Brooks RCMP search for missing 21-year-old, last seen Aug. 20
By Medicine Hat News on August 31st, 2024
The Brooks RCMP is requesting public assistance in locating 21-year-old Dylan Cornet, who was last seen Aug. 20 in Brooks. He is still believed to be in the Brooks area, but his family is concerned for his wellbeing. Dylan is described as having brown hair and brown eyes with a light complexion, standing 5-foot-10 inches ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public school division updates cellphone policy, as directed
By Medicine Hat News on August 30th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division has released new guidelines on the use of personal mobile devices, social media and wi-fi, and will be sending those guidelines to families before the first day of class. Local school divisions have been asked by the province to develop their own policies and producers for cellphone use ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Labour union food drive goes Sunday in front of Superstore
By Medicine Hat News on August 30th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Local labour unions are again holding their annual food drive on the Labour Day weekend. The Medicine Hat and District Labour Council will be in front of the Real Canadian Superstore, located near Trans-Canada Way, on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations of non-perishable food items will be collected for the Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cancarb boasting environmental ranking with global firm
By Medicine Hat News on August 30th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A local manufacturer is touting its inclusion on a list of top environmental performers. Cancarb manufactures carbon black at a production plant in Medicine Hat that is coupled with a heat recovery power generator. It said this week that for a second straight year it has been ranked among the top 1 per cent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Education society seeking to end stigma around mental health receives grant to bolster local impact
By Medicine Hat News on August 30th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com A society founded in B.C. in 2010 that provides students education and resources about the importance of mental wellbeing and works to break the stigma around mental health is expanding its resources to students in Medicine Hat. On Thursday the Stigma-Free Mental Health Society announced a major expansion of it’s ‘Stigma-Free School’ program for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County explains how fire restrictions are decided, temporarily downgrades ban
By Medicine Hat News on August 30th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News Cypress County has downgraded a fire ban, but won’t take down signs as it will likely return next week. The county announced Thursday that a “fire restriction” is now in place after some rain in the region and an update from Alberta Wildfire monitoring. That current level allows recreational campfires in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge who works in the Hat named new assistant chief justice for Provincial Court
By Medicine Hat News on August 30th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A familiar face on the bench at the Medicine Hat courthouse has been named the new assistant chief justice of the Provincial Court of Justice, the Justice Ministry announced Wednesday. Justice Eric Brooks leads the Medicine Hat Drug Treatment Court and often hears docket court in Medicine Hat, Lethbridge and regional centres in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rural peer support training offers tools to improve mental health in smaller communities
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 30th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Stigma-Free Mental Health Society is announcing its third round of the Rural Peer Support Fundamentals Training, equipping residents with tools needed to support their communities. Scheduled on Sept. 17 and 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m, this comprehensive training is specifically tailored to address the mental health challenges faced by rural communities, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police conclude investigations into separate fatal collisions on Medicine Hat roads
By Medicine Hat News on August 30th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Three local youths are facing criminal and provincial charges following a fatal collision involving a 15-year-old who was operating a moped. At approximately 10:30 p.m. on July 18, Medicine Hat Police and Fire services as well as EMS responded to a collision at the intersection of Strachan Road and Spruce Way involving a motor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former UCP MLA says city has no business buying massive solar park
By Collin Gallant on August 30th, 2024
@@CollinGallant cgallant@medicinehatnews.com A former MLA is blasting a plan by the city to add major solar electricity production to its power portfolio. That’s as city staff and some elected officials say it is prudent reaction to a changing power market, and full analysis will be laid out in the coming weeks. Drew Barnes says city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local judge elevated in new appointments
By Collin Gallant on August 29th, 2024
Medicine Hat News A familiar face on the bench at the Medicine Hat courthouse has been named the new assistant chief justice of the provincial Court of Justice, the Justice Ministry announced Wednesday. Justice Eric Brooks leads Medicine Hat Drug Treatment Court and often hears docket court in Medicine Hat, Lethbridge and regional centres in ... Read More »
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