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Incumbent Motz will face at least three challengers
By Collin Gallant on March 25th, 2025
@@CollinGallant The field of candidates is starting to fill out in Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner after a general election was called on the weekend, and campaigning has already begun. Incumbent Glen Motz will seek a fourth election win for the Conservative Party of Canada when Canadians go to the polls April 28. Three challengers have publicly declared ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!46 MHCBE staff celebrate career milestones
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 25th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education divisional staff gathered this past Friday at Holy Family Parish for the annual Employment Recognition celebration, which honoured 46 staff members for the continual service at local schools. Among educators recognized in categories for five, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service, Paul Bauche, principal at Monsignor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Country Co-op member cheques are in the mail
By Medicine Hat News on March 25th, 2025
South Country Co-op members should keep a close eye on their mailboxes in the coming days for their equity cheques. In a Facebook post made Friday morning, South Country Co-op announced that thanks to the efforts of their team, the 2024 equity cheques have officially hit the mail, meaning residents with memberships can expect them ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Election: Hat ballot grows as candidates announce
By Collin Gallant on March 24th, 2025
Medicine Hat News The field of candidates is starting to fill out in Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner after a general election was called on the weekend. Incumbent Glen Motz will seek a fourth election win for the Conservatives when Canadians go to the polls on April 28. Three challengers have declared they will seek to win the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women in Business seek nominations for 2025 Inspire Award
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 22nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Women in Business Committee of Medicine Hat is looking for nominations for their Inspire Award, showcasing extraordinary women in the community. “The Women in Business Committee of Medicine Hat has had the privilege of presenting many local community and business leaders with our Inspire Award at our annual Inspire Luncheon,” said WIB, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local Adopt a Pond or Path initiative opens for the season today, World Water Day
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 22nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Today is World Water Day, and in honour of the occasion, Medicine Hat environmentalists are starting up their yearly initiative to keep the city’s green spaces a little brighter. Year five of the Adopt a Pond or Path Initiative starts today, and as such, residents are encouraged to spend the day outside with friends ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre events: Easter craft night planned to celebrate spring’s arrival
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 22nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com To celebrate spring and the arrival of Easter next month, the Unison at Veiner Centre is hosting an hour-long themed-craft night on April 3. Participants will create an Easter carrot hanging sign that can be hung up or used as a shelf sitter. The event is designed for both seasoned and new crafters and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Registration dates announced for public summer school classes
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 22nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division has announced registration dates for science, math, english and social studies classes available this summer. Summer classes provide students an opportunity to participate in the core subject courses that have small class sizes and dedicated teachers who are able to provide more individual attention. Summer classes are also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weekend rally outside Smith’s office will have NDP guest this week
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 22nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com What has become weekly protests outside the Brooks-Medicine Hat Constituency Office are continuing this Saturday, and have now attracted out-of-town guests. Composed of various groups of concerned civilians, residents have gathered outside Premier and MLA Danielle Smith’s local office each Saturday for a number of weeks to protest various aspects of her time in ... Read More »
4 responsesLocal college students make deep-rooted connections with Indigenous Peoples of Costa Rica
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 22nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Recently seven Medicine Hat College students spent a week with part of Costa Rica’s largest Indigenous community during a study-abroad trip to the country’s Talamanca Mountain Range. In the jungle the seven students immersed themselves in the daily traditional life of the BriBri people and discovered how they preserve and maintain their traditional way ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Education survey deadline extended for Catholic students, teachers and parents
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 22nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com An annual survey that gathers information about students’ and parents’ school experience and used to help trustees and staff improvise the education system has had its deadline extended to March 28. The Alberta Education Assurance survey is open to students, teachers and parents of students in Grade 4, 7 and 10 across the province. ... Read More »
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