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Man reported missing from Bow Island located safe
By Medicine Hat News on May 9th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Bow Island RCMP report that the focus of a missing person’s report last week has been found safe. Mounties said on May 2 that a 39-year-old male resident of the town was last seen in Lethbridge on April 23, and called for public assistance in determining his whereabouts. A statement Wednesday notes the individual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ark spotted in city has fascinating past, to be stage for performance
By ANNA SMITH on May 9th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com What initially appeared to be a bad omen following recent rainfall is instead a setting for song and story, with a replica of Noah’s Ark seen at the Sun City Ford to serve as a stage later this month. Brother Joshua Quinlan, an evangelical minister from Edmonton, saw an opportunity to spread a message ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman acquitted, but no escort Charter challenge
By Collin Gallant on May 9th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A woman charged under the city municipal “escort” bylaw has been acquitted due to failures in police investigation after her legal representative challenged the tickets as well as the city’s authority and practice of regulating the business. The findings of not guilty however, mean a Charter challenge suggested by the defence wasn’t considered in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘I passed the torch to my boys, this gives me peace and comfort’ Sons to carry on mom’s nursing legacy after 40 years on the front-line
By Jennifer Vanderlaan on May 9th, 2024
Allyson McCaw has dedicated her life to nursing. For 40 years, she’s found great comfort and joy in providing her unwavering compassion and care to those in need. In June, Allyson will be trading her scrubs for golf clubs when she retires as a nurse at the Margery Yuill Cancer Centre in Medicine Hat Regional ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City looks to move quickly on major maintenance projects
By Collin Gallant on May 9th, 2024
@@CollinGallant City power officials are asking to move ahead with bidding out maintenance projects due in 2025 and 2026 to potentially save money and book limited shop time. The issue, concerning more than $30 million in work, arose at the May 2 meeting of city council’s energy committee, and could lead to more proactive budgeting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rain dampens Interpretive Program events and forces rescheduling
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 9th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program has rescheduled three events due to the record-breaking rain in the city. The local organization has rescheduled its spring photography walk, Plaster Tracks and Scientist for a Day program. The spring photography walk’s new date is May 23 at 2 p.m., still at Police Point Park. The walk will allow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown intersections close for utility line replacement work
By Medicine Hat News on May 9th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Intersections in the city centre are now closed to traffic as crews begin major underground utility line replacements in the core. Third Street and Fifth Avenue, along with the 200 block of Sixth Avenue, were closed to traffic Wednesday, with parts of Third Street becoming local traffic-only zones. City officials and Hamm Construction have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mustard Seed seeking public assistance to meet increased food demand
By Medicine Hat News on May 9th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Mustard Seed is urgently seeking donations, as demand for services is higher than ever before. The number of people relying on the Mustard Seed for food, shelter and other resources has been steadily increasing, putting a strain on what the organization has available to assist each person. In greatest demand is the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County council to consider forming audit committee
By ANNA SMITH on May 8th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County is considering putting together a financial audit committee in order to help ensure transparency and adherence to bylaws. The motion was first put forward by Coun. Robin Kurpjuweit at the April 3 meeting as a notice of motion, and resurfaced on Tuesday. Acting CAO Steven Toews noted this was something that has ... Read More »
1 responsePolice seek interested residents to apply for citizens academy
By Medicine Hat News on May 8th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Service is accepting applications from individuals interested in joining an outreach program to learn more about the service. Through a series of lectures and hands-on learning demonstrations, the Citizens Police Academy provides participants the opportunity to gain an understanding of daily operations of policing, and increase awareness on community safety ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat actor learns to be a modern warrior as co-host of Indigenous documentary series
By ANNA SMITH on May 8th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s own Joel Oulette hits the screen as part of an upcoming documentary series, showcasing young Indigenous changemakers. The series, Warrior Up!, is on inspiring youth from across Turtle Island. Oulette, alongside co-hosts Anna Lambe and Joshua Odjick, travelled across the continent to meet with various Indigenous youths, who were all making changes ... Read More »
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