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Flag passed to next Special Olympics host
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 6th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The flag has been handed off and the countdown is on toward the 2026 Special Olympics Summer Games in Medicine Hat after local organizers returned from the national winter games in Calgary last week. Ten local officials attended the games to observe the major event in operation, connect with their counterparts and get a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hut 8 determining future of Drumheller site
By Medicine Hat News on March 6th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Hut 8 says it will announce a “go forward” plan for its Drumheller site soon, following a year-long attempt to get its first-ever facility back up to full capacity. An operational update from the North American data crypto-miner and data processor in February states it is finalizing a plan for Drumheller, known as Golf ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AFL hosting energy transition sessions from worker perspective
By Medicine Hat News on March 6th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The Alberta Federation of Labour will host a meeting in Medicine Hat next week to discuss the energy transition and get feedback from working people. The future of jobs in the energy sector will be the focus of an eight-city tour of southern Alberta, featuring presentations by energy sector observer Markham Hislop on “new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP Briefs: Suspects sought after a dozen smart watches stolen from Walmart
By Medicine Hat News on March 6th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Thieves in Brooks made off last week with 12 Apple Watches, valued at $5,600, RCMP officers in that city announced Monday. Police say two men were caught on camera leaving Walmart at about 7 p.m. on Feb. 29 with the merchandise and driving away in a dark-coloured, older model SUV. Police believe it could ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Request for Cypress County legal and severance numbers amended
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 6th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The request for information regarding a summary list of costs related to legal advice and severance costs at Cypress County has been changed. Due to the amount of work that would be involved with the creation of the itemized, year-over-year lists that were requested, the request would become a Program Request for information, said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Under the sea: St. Mary’s students dive into Finding Nemo Jr. performance
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 6th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Performing arts students from St. Mary’s middle school are set to make a splash in their upcoming musical production of Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr., running this week at the Esplanade theatre. Using puppets and props, students will tell the well-known tale of Marlon, a clownfish, and his friend Dory, a blue tang, as they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local seniors foundation seeking support to make impact in community
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 6th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com An offshoot association of the now defunct Medicine Hat Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is looking for more members and support as members work to enhance the lives of seniors in Medicine Hat. The committee was initially formed in 2002 and was focused on providing financial backing for the Veiner Centre. After the city dissolved ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Study on athlete patient published in society of medicine journal
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 6th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat chiropractor Dr. Corissa Audren was published in a special edition of the European Society of Medicine, following her work on a young hockey player. Audren has been a chiropractor since 2001, and opened her practice, Audren Chiropractic Wellness Centre here in March of 2004. She began her advanced studies into Functional Neurology ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Agendas back on the council agenda
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 5th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Mayor Linnsie Clark now has the power to reschedule closed-door meetings of council that lead into regular meetings, but other councillors may have that ability soon, too. In December, Coun. Shila Sharps objected to a set start time of 3:45 p.m. for in-camera sessions to discuss sensitive material ahead of 6:30 p.m. open meetings, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters rally to show support for trans youth
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 5th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Despite the weekend cold, Medicine Hat residents gathered outside city hall on Saturday afternoon with flags and signs in order to show support for youth in their community. “We are out here today to show love and support to the local two-spirit, trans, non-binary and gender diverse kids who are being attacked by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor of Foremost will be missed by greater community, village says
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 5th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Village of Foremost marked the sudden passing its mayor and longtime community member Lorne Buis in a statement released Monday. Buis was a man who deeply loved his community, something remarked on by many who knew him. Nathan Ogden, a neighbour of Buis for six years and a fellow volunteer for much longer, ... Read More »
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