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St. Michael’s hosts first science fair since pandemic
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 11th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com St. Michael’s School held its first science fair since 2019 on Friday. Teacher Laura Hoffman has been the organizer of the fair for more than 20 years and, after 40 years, is retiring this year. “I couldn’t imagine not finishing up without doing a science fair. The kids love it and it’s a great ... Read More »
1 responseRedcliff students adopt eight Rwandan gorillas
By KENDALL KING on March 11th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com What began as a school reading project became a collaborative stewardship initiative when students, staff and supporters of Redcliff’s Margaret Wooding School came together and raised more than $900 to support the welfare of gorillas in Rwanda. “As a school, we decided to do a One School, One Book project, which involves the whole ... Read More »
1 responseWalsh Visitor Information Centre adding staff, extending hours
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 11th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com This year the Walsh Visitor Information Centre will open seven days a week. Last year the Centre was open from Wednesday to Sunday but Sean Rooney, communications coordinator with Cypress County who manages Walsh Visitor Information Centre, explained they want to serve the community better. The idea was put before council, which agreed to ... Read More »
1 responseCypress-MH UCP hopefuls meet in debate
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 11th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The two men vying to be the United Conservative candidate in Cypress-Medicine Hat say they agree on a lot of things: promoting the region, boosting irrigation and supporting premier Danielle Smith as the government tackles health, mental health and addictions issues. But James Finkbeiner and Justin Wright each say they are the best qualified ... Read More »
1 responseCrop insurance premiums on the rise, but not as much as reported, Ag minister says
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 10th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Nate Horner was joined by Emmet Hanrahan, vice president of product innovation at Agriculture Financial Services Corporation, for a roundtable discussion with rural media outlets on Thursday. “The point of this roundtable today,” said Horner, “is to continue clearing the air on some claims that were made last Friday ... Read More »
1 responseGood turnout for first Speaker Series event
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 10th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com There was a good turnout for the first Speaker Series at Medicine Hat Public Library on International Women’s Day. Eight speakers took the stage Wednesday, staring with MHPL board chair Rebecca Harper. Harper talked about growing up and wanting to leave Medicine Hat but always ended up returning. After her final move back here, ... Read More »
1 responseHatter hits it big on BINGO scratch ticket
By Medicine Hat News on March 10th, 2023
A Medicine Hatter had her numbers called on Christmas morning, and has cashed out for $100,000. Lainee Cross Child was scratching a BINGO instant lottery ticket on Christmas morning and initially thought she had won $100 until she double checked the ticket on an app. “I ran out of my room to the bathroom and ... Read More »
1 responseSmith’s campaign spent most in byelection
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 10th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The campaign to elect Premier Danielle Smith as the local MLA last fall spent the most in the November byelection, likely setting a local record to secure a seat for the United Conservative Party leader. Smith won the Nov. 8 byelection with about 55 per cent of the vote, compared to 27 for the ... Read More »
1 responseHatter facing homelessness after house he rented foreclosed
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 10th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A Medicine Hat man is looking into his rights as a renter and hoping new options will open up after the home he rents was foreclosed upon in late February, giving him weeks to secure a new place to live by March 1. Now, unable to afford it, he faces eviction next week and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women in trades growing slow but sure
By KENDALL KING on March 10th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Efforts to grow women’s presence in the skilled trades industry are essential, supporters within and outside of the field say, following a $10.7-million investment by the province. Announced Wednesday (International Women’s Day), the three-year funding will be directed toward Women Building Futures, an Alberta-based non-profit organization which helps connect women across the province to ... Read More »
1 responseRecreation groups upset to see NW Industrial Area plan continue
By KENDALL KING on March 9th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com@kkingmhn As development of the city’s Northwest Industrial Area Structure Plan continues, members of several organizations located in the area are voicing concerns over potential future impact to their organizations. Approved by council in March 2022, the plan lays the groundwork for long-term design and construction of a nearly 1,000-acre industrial park between Boundary and ... Read More »
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