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PRPS drone program connecting kids to a booming industry
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 12th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose Public School trustees were given an update Tuesday on the division’s drone program as it soars into a fourth year. The program began during the initial steps of the Dave Rozdeba South Alberta Flight Academy, with a call from Medicine Hat College asking if PRPS would consider a partnership. Since the however, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP, CUPE at arms over strikes; gov’t says fear tactics used in the Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 12th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com On Tuesday the province’s finance and education ministers released a joint statement claiming CUPE National is interfering with local negotiations between school boards and local union chapters, citing an agreement between the Medicine Hat Public School Division and Local 829. Finance Minister Nate Horner and Education Minister Demertrio Nicolaides said in a statement, “In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local man denied bail on weapons, drug offences but obtains lawyer
By Medicine Hat News on February 12th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man facing weapons and drug charges has been denied bail, but now has an attorney. Christopher James Lane, 42, was arrested on Feb. 2 after Medicine Hat police said a search warrant turned up two restricted firearms and quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin and gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) at a resident ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Councils converge for public hearing on proposed updates to Inter-municipal Development Plan
By Collin Gallant on February 12th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Three local councils will stage a joint public hearing tonight toward passing updates to the Inter-municipal Development Plan between Medicine Hat, Redcliff and Cypress County. It will also aim to smooth out several controversial issues left over from the last update to the planning document five years ago, when the parties convene at 6:30 ... Read More »
1 responsePolice hosting career virtual information session next week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 12th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Residents interested in pursuing a career in police are invited to register for a virtual information session hosted by the Medicine Hat Police Service next Thursday evening. The session will cover aspects of what is required to serve as a police officer in the Hat, or work as a civic staff member on the ... Read More »
1 responseCypress County’s new peace officer excited for the expansive opportunity
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 12th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Peace officer Jason Schreiber is settling in for what he plans to be a long career helping to keep Cypress County running smoothly. Born and raised in the Medicine Hat area, Schreiber says he’s stayed in the region his whole life. After 17 years as a journeyman auto-body technician however, he decided it was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firekeepers Women’s Society hosting free craft circle
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 12th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Later this month members of the Firekeepers Women’s Society will be instructing a free craft circle at Medicine Hat College’s gather space Ómahksípiitaa, Big Eagle. The college’s Indigenous Engagement & Student Supports Office is hosting the cultural event that will include free supplies and food with registration. The craft circle is planned for two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Albertans encouraged to take advantage of Family Day any which way they can
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 12th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With Family Day coming up quickly, Alberta Blue Cross and Communities ChooseWell are offering some ideas as to how to spend this coming Monday with loved ones. “As we celebrate Family Day, it’s the perfect opportunity to get active and create lasting memories together,” says Matt Leung, program manager, Alberta Recreation & Parks Association. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No decision on policing committee by province’s March 1 deadline, Redcliff says
By Collin Gallant on February 12th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Municipalities in the southeast are still considering how they will fit into new committee systems set up by the province to engage RCMP on local and regional policing. The Alberta Ministry of Public Safety also says a deadline of March 1 might pass before towns decide on their representation and the system is in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brier Park Road Hill to close for ice build-up removal
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 12th, 2025
City crews will temporarily close a section of Brier Park Road Hill to remove ice build-up. Starting today, Brier Park Road Hill will be closed from between Third Street NW and 12 Street NW as crews look to remove the ice that has built up on the street. The intersections of each roadway will remain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Better than normal snow helping to ease soil moisture concerns
By Medicine Hat News on February 11th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Above average snowfall and snow pack in southeast Alberta this winter has improved soil moisture outlook, according to Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation. Forecasters warn however, that since late mid-winter is typically among the driest months of the year, the boost from slightly above normal precipitation is relative. Longer term, large portions of Cypress County, ... Read More »
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