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Suffield, Ralston among listed communities for broadband expansion
By Medicine Hat News on June 15th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Suffield and Ralston are among communities listed as benefitting from new joint federal and provincial funding to expand broadband access, announced Friday, along with Taber and some small locales along the Highway 3 corridor. They were among 120 communities, with an estimated total population of 14,400, in relatively remote areas that will see $150 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ancestors Reburial Project continues work toward autumn reburial
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 15th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com A partnership actively working to rebury the remains and associated burial artifacts of three ancestors held in public trust at the University of Alberta provided an update on recent community engagement efforts as they work toward final reburial in their original resting place. Representatives with the Medicine Hat Ancestors Reburial Project say they have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2024 Medicine Hat College graduates honoured at highest attended convocation ceremony
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 15th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com More than 480 Medicine Hat College graduates walked the stage at Co-op Place in front of family and friends Friday afternoon, the largest single convocation ceremony the college has held since moving to Co-op Place three years ago. Students arrived to their seats to the sounds of cheers from supporters and bagpipes roaring. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two men charged with several mail theft and fraud related charges
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 14th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Two Medicine Hat men have been charged with several offences relating to mail theft and fraud after police responded to a report of shoplifting from a local business Tuesday. Forty-one-year-old Kelly Fisher and 29-year-old Rainey Barker were apprehended near the scene in one of the suspect’s vehicles and after further investigation by police located ... Read More »
1 responseTraditional large horse competition returns to Dunmore this weekend
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 14th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Before cars and the time of mail carriers like FedEx and Purolator, it was the job of the local draymen and their horses to pick up packages and mail from the train station and deliver them to businesses throughout small communities. To revive that tradition the Dunmore Equestrian Society is hosting a Chore Team ... Read More »
1 responseRedcliff Days kick off today
By Medicine Hat News on June 14th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Redcliff Days get underway today and conclude with a slew of events on Father’s Day Sunday. Sidewalk sales during business hours, a community-wide evening garage sale will take place Friday, alongside an afternoon bike rodeo at the Rectangle, and beer gardens and live music in the evening in the town. A pancake breakfast at ... Read More »
1 responseOilfield company in Major, Sask., fined for illegal importing of stuffed endangered species
By Medicine Hat News on June 14th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Saskatchewan oilfield company based north of Oyen has been fined for improperly importing a stuffed hippopotamus, giraffe and other species that are subject to international rules to protect endangered or threatened species. An Alberta numbered company based in Major, Sask., that owns Osy Rentals, pleaded guilty in Saskatoon on June 11 to knowingly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gas City Campground pump track reopens after temporary closure
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 14th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The pump track at Gas City Campground is now open following a temporary closure for the construction of a shade sail structure at the facility. The pump track closed May 27 to allow for the construction of the shade sail structure that is now in its final stage, which includes installing the sail onto ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kiwanis Club of Medicine Hat seeks city’s top green thumbs
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 14th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Since 1946, 80 years ago, the Kiwanis Club of Medicine Hat has been recognizing homeowners and residential blocks who take pride in their properties and care for their gardens in its Best Block.Best Residence program. The program promotes neighbourhood appeals and recognizes homeowners who take pride in keeping their properties neat and tidy. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Saskatchewan River level still low despite May’s near-record rains
By Medicine Hat News on June 14th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Despite a bump from heavy rain in May, the South Saskatchewan River is flowing well below normal levels for June, where it will likely stay, according to forecasters as reservoir managers continue to hold back water. Alberta Environment’s water supply outlook for June still predicts a below to “much below” flow on the river ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CORE Association celebrates 70 years supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 14th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com From humble beginnings 70 years ago, CORE Association was founded by a group of parents seeking education for their disabled children in 1954, and now serves approximately 100 individuals living with long-term developmental disabilities. The nonprofit also provides housing for 35 adults who require continual care, and provides resources, programs and support to individuals ... Read More »
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