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‘Borders are Stupid’ – Historical Society hosting presentation Thursday at the Monarch Theatre
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 24th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Historical Society of Medicine Hat & District aims to bring in both familiar and new faces looking for a bit of “mental exercise” with its latest guest speaker. The provocatively-titled “Borders are Stupid” will be presented by Dr. Sheila McManus, a professor in the Department of History and Religion at the University of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several organizations partner to host upcoming cultural event with Elder Charlie Fox
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 24th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As a collaboration between the Medicine Hat Public Library, MH Interpretive Program, Niitsitapi Kookums Society and White Horse Rider Co, Police Point Park will be hosting an opportunity for a meaningful cultural experience with Elder Charlie Fox. The event, called “Kom Mo Taan: To Recover from Trauma and all it’s Challenges,” will take place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seize 11 firearms following noncompliant roadside arrest
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Kaden Schenkey has been charged with several firearms and drug related charges after police deployed pepper ball munitions after failure to comply with officers during a vehicle stop last Thursday. Tactical team members were able to safely take Schenkey into custody around 2:20 p.m. Following his arrest officers conducted search warrants at both his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial minister makes statement in recognition of Gender Equality Week
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 24th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com On Sunday, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir issued a statement to recognize Gender Equality Week. “Gender equality week is a time to recommit ourselves to ensuring every Albertan, regardless of their gender, has the same opportunities to succeed at home, work and in their communities,” said Fir. The province ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Registration open for Catholic school division’s October unity summit
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Catholic School Division has opened registration for this year’s grACE Summit event that will be co-hosted by Calgary’s Catholic School Division at the end of October. This year’s theme is “Testify! Share the Reason for Your Hope,” and will be held Oct. 25 at St. Luke’s Catholic Parish in Calgary’s northwest. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Proposed solar play near Oyen is biggest applied for since UCP’s moratorium ended
By Medicine Hat News on September 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A new solar project near Oyen is the largest put before regulators since a provincial moratorium on renewable approvals ended last winter with new rules for developers. Oyen 1 Solar would comprise almost 700,000 panels over 1,450 acres of privately owned land located about 13 kilometres north of the town, near Highway 41, in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta cities want relaxed rules on net-zero transit
By Collin Gallant on September 24th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Alberta’s cities will consider asking the federal government to restore grants to buy diesel and compressed natural gas buses, stating the timeline to go “net zero” in transit fleets is too tight and expenses are too much at the moment. That comes as the City of Medicine Hat has launched a federally-funded study on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Helium company commissions pair of processing plants in south Saskatchewan
By Medicine Hat News on September 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews North American Helium says it has commissioned two new processing plants north of Gull Lake, Sask. The Calgary-based exploration and production company announced Sept. 16 that the facilities are the eighth and ninth commissioned in southwest Saskatchewan since 2020. “Four short years later, I’m proud to say we are now producing approximately 7 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local police dealing with rising firearms incidents
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 24th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Since Thursday, Medicine Hat police officers and local RCMP dealt with three firearms related incidents that led to arrests and the seizure of more than a dozen dangerous weapons spanning a three-day period Firearm related stories are becoming more frequent in the pages of the News as police confirm they are dealing with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPSD hosting online social media session for parents on Monday
By Medicine Hat News on September 21st, 2024
On Monday evening parents and caregivers of public school students are invited to join a free presentation that will provide insights into social media trends with children and youth. Youth specialist Madison Cameron, who works for the Centre for Trauma Informed Practices, will be hosting an hour-long online presentation highlighting ways social media can change ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Country joins Co-op initiative to promote lifelong benefits of 4-H
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 21st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com South County Co-op has joined the new Co-op Growing Leaders program, which funds new 4-H Alberta members. This program is in partnership with Alberta Co-ops, and while new to South Country, is currently in its third year of funding, with 13 Co-ops collaboratively fulfilling the $50,000 Gold Clover 4-H Alberta Sponsorship level for the ... Read More »
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