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Library to offer Consumer Reports lessons
By Medicine Hat News on June 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Public Library is offering a chance to guide residents through a hidden jewel of savvy shopping. Aimed toward those “in the market for a new TV, dishwasher, vehicle, crib or something else and don’t know where to start,” participants will be matched up with the knowledgable staff member and shown how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pahl family named Cypress County’s Farm Family of the Year
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 27th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Located just east of Suffield, the 2024 Farm Family of the Year for Cypress County is the Pahl Family. The fourth-generation Pahl Livestock operation extends far beyond simply tending the ranch, with members who have given back to the region they live in. The county award was decided in February, but in line with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Group calls local net-zero plans ‘ideological agenda’
By Collin Gallant on June 27th, 2024
@@CollinGallant The long-term cost of bringing the Gas City into a “net-zero” position will be laid out in late 2024 – and may not be needed for five years – Medicine Hat officials said this week, but a group that protested high power prices last fall is calling for a halt on funding an “ideological ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Energy Innovation Challenge application deadline extended
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 27th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The deadline for a challenge seeking innovative solutions to make energy more affordable and sustainable, and the province’s grid more reliable and resilient, has been extended to July 3. In May the city announced the launch of the Energy Innovation Challenge, looking for solutions to address energy grid congestion issues from local small- and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students to spend summer out of country with MHC study abroad program
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 26th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Twelve students from Medicine Hat College are taking an opportunity to travel, earn extra credits and gain a new perspective through a study abroad program this summer. Spending their summers in India, South Korea and Japan, students will look to immerse themselves and open new doors for themselves. One such student, first-year university transfer, ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian country band ready to rock Stampede with new music, old favourites
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 26th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Washboard Union is returning to Medicine Hat with a unique sound that blends traditional and modern country elements as the musical headline for the Medicine Hat Stampede Night Show on July 25, less than two weeks after dropping their fourth studio album ‘Westerly.’ Band Member Aaron Grain explains the band grew from covering ... Read More »
1 responseGrant supports program to assist senior abuse victims
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 26th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Senior citizens in Medicine Hat who may be experiencing elder abuse including physically, NEXUAL, emotionally and financially can now seek additional support after the province announced more than $2 million in funding to implement the Safe Spaces program in rural and mid-sized communities on June 15. The Unison at Veiner Centre, along with similar ... Read More »
1 responseRoss Glen students receive recognition for virtual engineering
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 26th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Monday saw two students from Ross Glen School awarded for their work in a long-term project done in partnership with the City of Medicine Hat, using popular game Minecraft to pitch ideas for future building projects. The students, Rayna Trabish and Quinn Wolfer, are in Grade 4 and 5, respectively, and were recognized for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP Briefs: Woman and three kids sought in Ontario child abduction case may have stopped near Cypress Hills
By Medicine Hat News on June 26th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews RCMP believe a woman travelling with three children who are the subject of an Ontario RCMP child abduction case may have stayed near the Cypress Hills in Saskatchewan last week. A white 2018 Mercedes belonging to Astrid Schiller, 55, was found abandoned at Pine Cree Regional Park, between Eastend and Shaunavon on Friday, June ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental health supports need bolstering, not division, says AUPE
By Medicine Hat News on June 26th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews With Mental Health month drawing to a close, the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees looks to remind residents of the risks involved in the planned separation of mental health from primary and acute care. A release on Monday called the move a “mistake,” said AUPE. “June is mental health awareness month. Now is the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Residents have utilized 12 per cent of city’s water conservation subsidy budget
By Medicine Hat News on June 26th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Hatters have claimed nearly $18,000 in grants and refunds related to their water saving projects, city officials report. This spring, council approved providing up to $150,000 in incentives and refunds for water customers to reduce water use as a 10 per cent citywide goal set to conserve. Acting development and infrastructure director Jamie Garland ... Read More »
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