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HALO, Cypress County unveil wildfire pilot
By ANNA SMITH on June 5th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County and HALO Air Ambulance announced the beginning of a new pilot project which aims to improve wildfire response throughout the region. This pilot is an expansion on a longstanding relationship, said Paul Carolan, CEO of HALO. “We work really closely together on many things, and so it’s a natural fit for us,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valedictorian’s of 2024: Monsignor McCoy’s top graduate grounded in the moment while knowing exactly where he’s headed
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 4th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Monsignor McCoy valedictorian Even Ma told his graduating class to “be happy in the moments rather than happy in the future” during his graduation speech, hoping to convey an enjoyment of the present moment in life and not focusing too much on the future. The recent graduate has put a little thought into his ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil to formally request more provincial money for policing
By Medicine Hat News on June 4th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews City council will request the province provide more financial support for policing in the city. A letter to Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis will specifically ask that the province “provide additional funding to support the hiring of two additional police officers” that would bolster ongoing work to add resources in problem areas. Chief Al ... Read More »
1 responseParkside School students spend the day in precautionary hold and secure
By Medicine Hat News on June 4th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Monday saw Parkside Jr. High School on a hold and secure, keeping students inside during breaks and physical education. The choice was made “out of an abundance of caution,” said Prairie Rose Public Schools in a letter sent out to Parkside parents, following a threat made toward a student over the weekend. A hold ... Read More »
1 responsePark improvements underway at Southview, Simpson
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 4th, 2024
Construction at Southview and Simpson Parks got underway Monday. The city announced the construction for a landscape and irrigation improvement project has started with an anticipated completion date of the fall. Officials say the primary focus of the project aims to rehabilitate the irrigation system and enhance the trail network in the area. The project ... Read More »
1 responseGroup from Medicine Hat High School wins Spectrum’s Battle of the Bands
By ANNA SMITH on June 4th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com On Saturday afternoon, four bands of high school students took to the Kin Coulee bandshell for the Spectrum Battle of the Bands, each hoping to emerge victorious. Brodie, a band consisting of four members from Medicine Hat High School, was voted by judges as the winner of the competition, over rival bands Big Hog, ... Read More »
1 responseAdult trivia night returns at the Nature Centre
By Medicine Hat News on June 4th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews With prizes and bragging rights on the line, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is excited to announce a return of its adult trivia night. “Our main aim is to encourage continuous learning and provide a bit of a challenge,” said MHIP in a press release. “This time around, we’ve added some new categories, extra ... Read More »
1 responsePower prices remain well below provincial floating rate
By Medicine Hat News on June 4th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Power prices in Medicine Hat this month will be about one third less than the floating rate in the rest of the province – a figure on which the city based its default pricing up until last fall. Medicine Hat’s quarterly price for power in June will be 7.95 cents per kilowatt hour – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre celebrates Seniors Week as province supports healthy aging
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 4th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com In recognition of the vital role older residents play by volunteering and building a supportive community, staff at the Unison at Veiner Centre are welcoming all non-members to celebrate Seniors Week with several free activities. Staff at the Veiner Centre say this year they focused Seniors Week programming on engagement and participation by hosting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City directs admin to finalize CCUS deal
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 4th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A partnership to advance a regional carbon capture and sequestration hub near Medicine Hat could be moving toward a formal commercial agreement. With few details discussed, city council approved 8-0 on Monday giving senior staff the authority to finalize a deal that conforms to terms discussed in a closed meeting of council on May ... Read More »
1 responseMonday in Medicine Hat, June 3
By James Tubb on June 2nd, 2024
Spectrum weekend in Medicine provided warm weather for good crowds in Kin Coulee park. Light rain Saturday and a chance of showers on Sunday and Monday should give way to sunshine this week and a potential for 30C temperatures next weekend. At council tonight Council meets at 6:30 p.m. tonight (YouTube broadcast here and Rogers Community ... Read More »
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