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Southeast Hill home back before municipal planning commission
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 20th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A proposal to build a luxury home near the edge of the Southeast hill will be back before the municipal planning commission Wednesday, one year after it was rejected by council when neighbours raised concerns about slope stability. Construction company owner Rick Wahl applied in the summer of 2022 to demolish the existing house ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How-to farm education guide for teachers unveiled
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 20th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com A Farm Ed Toolkit, created by the Rural Development Network, is now available. It is a how-to guide that allows teachers to incorporate more agricultural education into their classroom or the outdoor environments of their schools. The toolkit was funded by a grant through the agriculture literacy vein of the Canadian Agriculture Partnership . ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Historical Society AGM next week, pair of donations announced
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 20th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Historical Society is inviting the community to its annual general meeting next week and announcing two substantial donations it’s made to groups in the region. Earlier this month, the society provided $15,000 to the Etzikom Museum to help with needed repairs to the building’s roof, as well as $5,500 to help ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Public Library hosting several truth and reconciliation events
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 19th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com There is plenty going on at the Medicine Hat Public Library over the next two weeks. Chief librarian Ken Feser stated, “We’ve had a super busy September. It’s great but it will be nice to take a breath in October.” On Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. the movie Indian Horse will be showing, followed by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Natural gas in Saskatchewan will get cheaper but no changes to power pricing
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 19th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The price of home heating in Saskatchewan will go down, but the Crown corporation that provides power service is not going to adjust its prices for 2024. Late last week, a rate review panel that approves utility price proposals endorsed a one-quarter reduction in natural gas prices and a six per cent increase in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Company’s donation expands Cycling Without Age trishaw program for seniors
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 19th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A program that provides bicycle tours for residents of local nursing is expanding thanks to a donation from an oil company that operates in the region. “Cycling Without Age” volunteers use a stable “trishaw” pedal bike to take seniors on outings and will now add another vehicle thanks to a $10,000 donation from International ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat College has full slate of events scheduled for Pride Week
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 19th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College has activities planned for Pride Week (Sept. 18-22) in support of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Taking part in the activities fosters an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. “We hope these celebrations inspire empathy, compassion and a commitment to creating a safe and welcoming space for all students regardless of their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hundreds take part in HALO Schools Day
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 19th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com It was a perfect day last Thursday for the HALO Emergency Services Schools Day. A long line of school buses dropped off hundreds of excited Grade 4-6 students from across all three local school divisions. Katie Albers brought her Grade 5 class from Southview Community School. Last year, Albers taught a split 4/5 class ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council opts to refocus on Invest Medicine Hat
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 19th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council has voted to re-invest in Invest Medicine Hat after debate Monday about the economic development office’s new structure and budget, bringing its staffing level back to pre-pandemic levels. That comes at the expense of savings made over the past year since senior executives left the department, but restarts active development activities promised ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yes, we’re moving, no, we aren’t laying off staff
By Medicine Hat News on September 16th, 2023
Well, this is awkward. According to a CHAT News report on its evening broadcast, the Medicine Hat News has made quite the announcement. “The Medicine Hat News has recently announced they’re moving to a smaller building and laying off some staff. Let’s hope the Medicine Hat News will continue to publish for years to come.” ... Read More »
1 responseDr. Gebhardt sanctioned by CPSA over sexual abuse accusation
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 16th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A doctor in Medicine Hat will be sanctioned after a disabled man accused him of sexual abuse, but will be allowed to keep seeing patients with a chaperone present at least until final penalties are determined by a professional conduct board in February. Ian Gebhardt was initially charged criminally with sexual assault and sexual ... Read More »
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