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Strike notice leads Lantic Sugar to stop production at Vancouver refinery
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 29th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Lantic Sugar has idled its refinery in Vancouver as workers there were preparing to go on strike Thursday. A release from the company states it was served with a 72-hour strike notice by the Private and Public Workers Of Canada, Local No. 8, on Sept. 25. The two sides are continuing talks to renew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Truth and Reconciliation Day event back at MHC
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 29th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Miywasin Friendship Centre, Firekeepers Women’s Society and Medicine Hat College will host the second annual community Truth and Reconciliation Day event Saturday at the college.. Elder Charlie Fox will provide an opening prayer, which will be followed by a walk. “The walk is to remember all the kids who didn’t come home and to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Water shortage advisories issued for South Saskatchewan River Basin
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 29th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Water shortage advisories were expanded to the South Saskatchewan River Basin on Wednesday, meaning some water licence holders may be turned out of their wells. The advisory follows similar advisories up stream from the river that flows through Medicine Hat. The Bow and Oldman river systems were put on alert in late August when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackfoot filmmaker spreading importance of solidarity
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 29th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Award-winning Blackfoot filmmaker Cowboy Smithx of southern Alberta’s Piikani and Kainai tribes, has been making the rounds speaking to students at Prairie Rose Public Schools. He was at Parkside School in Redcliff on Wednesday with Grade 6 students from Margaret Wooding joining the assembly. Smithx began his talk by explaining his name – explaining ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing arson charges has troubled past with similar issues
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 28th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A local man with substantial mental disabilities who faces an arson charge after a garage fire this month was charged with a similar string of offences in 2011. And, in 1995, he was found not criminally responsible for setting fires that destroyed homes in Victoria, B.C., the News has learned. Joseph Haynes, 51, faces ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public schools board backs push to get more kids biking on sidewalks
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 28th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division held its first board meeting of the new academic year Tuesday, hearing from a local citizen looking to endorse child bike safety and encourage more ridership. Alex McCuaig spoke concerning the city’s Public Roads Bylaw, which he would like to see altered to allow for kids 14 years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Armed Forces honour fallen hero at highway rest stop
By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers on September 28th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews NEWELL COUNTY The Ranchland Teepee Rest Area, 17 kilometres west of Brooks, now features a memorial for the life, and sacrifice, of Cpl. Stephen Gibson, following a dedication ceremony on Sept. 26. “Today we have the privilege of being here along with 1 MP Regiment to pay tribute to Corporal Gibson, Steven Gibson, who ... Read More »
1 responseHundreds of young students take in dance production for Truth and Reconciliation
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 28th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com About 900 students got to experience New Dance Horizons perform Wednesday in honour of Truth and Reconciliation. The News caught up with co-artistic directors Robin and Edward Poitras following the show. “It was great I thought,” said Edward. “I was impressed that they controlled themselves. They weren’t screaming and throwing stuff.” “It was fun ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cancarb donation to MHC creates student bursaries
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 28th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com President of Cancarb Peter Donnelly presented a $15,000 cheque to Medicine Hat College on Sept. 15 to be awarded to students through bursaries over the next five years. “It is an honour and a great pleasure for us to be able to support Medicine Hat College as we count on them to have talented ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seek help locating missing woman not seen since late July
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 28th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Police Service is asking for public assistance in locating a missing woman. Police are looking for Sienna Elliott, reported as missing to MHPS on Tuesday. She has not been in contact with her family since July 26. Her last known address is in Medicine Hat, she was reportedly seen in Edmonton and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than 40 employers to attend MHC career expo Oct. 4
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 27th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College is hosting its fall career expo Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the main campus in Centennial Hall and the B-wing. More than 45 employers from across Western Canada will be in attendance, talking to potential employees about their organization, current job opportunities available and their application process. ... Read More »
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