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McCoy graduates, teachers face off for important cause
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 19th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Dozens of graduating students at Monsignor McCoy High School took part in a charity hockey game against their teachers to raise funds for Mission Mexico, an outreach charity founded by the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education to support health and human rights projects Guerrero, a state in southern Mexico. Ticket sales from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian adventurer will present on unique N.W.T. canoe trip at MHPL
By Medicine Hat News on February 19th, 2025
Outdoor enthusiasts best make their way to the Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre on Thursday for a presentation from a Canadian adventurer on his journey canoeing the Northwest Territories. Calem Watson will present on his 3,000-kilometre, 122-day solo trip throughout pristine lakes, winding rivers and the vistas of the far north. The event will feature ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Numerous events upcoming at Veiner Centre for members and non-members alike
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 19th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A six-week online program designed to help skiers stay safe and active during the winter begins tomorrow via a Zoom meeting. The Ski & Winter Fit course will focus on strength and balance exercises for anyone looking to tackle the slopes with confidence. The class is not just for skiers, and will also focus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair arrested for weekend business break-and-enter
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 19th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A man and woman from Medicine Hat have been charged with break, enter and theft after police witnessed the suspicious duo near a business in the 700 block on 16th Street SW on Saturday night, and found them in possession of stolen property. Police say a service patrol unit was conducting property checks when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philanthropic Educational Organization hosts successful pressure-less concert featuring student performers
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 19th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With the resounding success of the Philanthropic Educational Organization’s “Students for Students” concert, signs point to it becoming an annual occurrence. The fundraising event took place at St. Barnabas Anglican Church this past Saturday, showcasing music students from throughout the city as they performed anything from Bach to Riverdance. “It’s sort of the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SafeLink, Miywasin look to build community inclusion with drumming circle planned for next week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 19th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com SafeLink Alberta Medicine Hat has partnered with the Miywasin Friendship Centre to host a drumming circle next Wednesday. The event is free and all residents are welcome to participate in the drumming circle that is planned for an hour and a half beginning at 4 pm. “Let’s build community, meet new neighbours and share ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP Roundup: Brooks Mounties discover major haul of illegal smokes
By Medicine Hat News on February 19th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Brooks RCMP say they are investigating after finding 36,000 cartons of cigarettes in a tractor trailer last week. Mounties say that on Feb. 13 they received a tip about the suspicious cargo being delivered to a local business. Officers intercepted the load and found pallets of contraband cigarettes. Two individuals were arrested and later ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHIP hosting free, drop-in interactive event for World Wildlife Day
By Medicine Hat News on February 19th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is inviting users out to celebrate World Wildlife Day with a free, drop-in program. While the actual World Wildlife Day is on March 3, the Nature Centre is celebrating a day early with an interactive event to honour the wonderful world of wildlife. “We will be learning and sharing resources ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City standardizes process for ad-hoc capital funding requests
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 19th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat now has a standardized application and evaluation process for ad hoc requests for capital funding. Between 2019 and 2024, annual funding for major grant programs in the city has increased by $17,000, or roughly 4.5 per cent, says the city, from $380,000 to $397,000. Over the same period, requests ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nine properties on initial tax auction list
By Medicine Hat News on February 19th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Nine properties appear of the city’s initial list for tax auction this spring, including a hotel and adjacent commercial properties. Each year the city assessment department lists properties that are at least three years in arrears on tax payments for potential auction sale in March. It is rare for tax auctions to actually proceed, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province boosts construction for new schools in big-city regions
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 18th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The UCP government says it’s shifting school construction into “warp speed” as 11 projects around the Calgary and Edmonton urban centres are ready for construction after announcing an additional $8.6 billion to accelerate the building of schools in 2024. Last September the province announced the new allocation of funding to help build new school ... Read More »
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