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Catholic school board projects a deficit of $165, 866 for 2023-24
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 30th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education will run a deficit of $165,866 next year, according to the 2023-24 budget presented Monday by secretary treasurer Greg MacPherson. The board approved the budget as presented. Internet was down at central office so the meeting was not live streamed. MHCBE will see an increase in enrolment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City hosting open house tonight regarding ‘Environmental Framework’
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 30th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Ongoing work to create an “Environmental Framework” for the city will be discussed with the public during an open house Tuesday night at the Kinplex Social Room at the arena located on the Medicine Hat Stampede grounds. Initial planning for the project began last October with a review of current practices, and focus sessions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Participants urged to start fundraising early for first in-person Terry Fox Run since 2019
By KENDALL KING on May 30th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s first in-person Terry Fox Run since 2019 is set to take place Sept. 17 at 10:30 a.m. on the Medicine Hat College’s Sunrise Rotary Trail. The family-friendly run/walk is one of many held across Canada and the world in memory of Canadian athlete and activist Terry Fox, who, in 1980, embarked on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yet again Milk River ER forced to temporarily close
By Medicine Hat News on May 30th, 2023
Milk River Health Centre’s Emergency Department temporarily closed again Monday morning at 8 a.m. due to lack of physician coverage. The centre, which has faced numerous temporary closures in recent months, is set to reopen for 24-hour care at 5 p.m. today. During the closure, Milk River and area residents in need of urgent medical ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing weapons charges after allegedly firing BB-gun pistol at vehicle, residence
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 30th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Mounties in Coaldale say they have arrested a man who shot at another vehicle on Highway 3 with what was initially believed to be a handgun. The RCMP detachment in Coaldale announced Monday that officers were called to a home Friday afternoon where a male was reportedly firing at the residence but left heading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith, Wright easily secure UCP seats in Medicine Hat
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 30th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant It was all over but the waiting at UCP headquarters in Medicine Hat by 10 p.m. as local candidates were projected to secure seats in Monday’s general elections, though results in the expectedly tight contest across Alberta trickled in late into the night. Party leader and Brooks-Medicine Hat candidate Danielle Smith addressed the gathering ... Read More »
1 responseUCP wins regional rural ridings
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 30th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Grant Hunter has been re-elected as the UCP MLA for the riding of Taber-Warner, which includes the County of Forty Mile. Hunter previously won the riding in the past two elections, in 2015 and 2019, including by a 66 per cent margin in 2019. With more than half of stations reporting at 10:45 on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Application deadline extended for Stampede Royalty competition
By Medicine Hat News on May 30th, 2023
Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede has extended the application deadline for its 2023 Rodeo Royalty Competition to June 16 at 5 p.m. The annual competition seeks to find female candidates, aged 18-24, to fill the roles of Stampede Queen and Princess. Eligible candidates will compete in a series of competitions which judge personality, horsemanship and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fewer local voters show up at the polls than 2019
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 30th, 2023
The number of votes across Medicine Hat and surrounding regions came in at fewer than the last couple of elections. The Cypress-Medicine Hat riding had 20,722 votes cast in 17 of 18 reported polls with UCP candidate Justin Wright leading the way and winning with 12,823 votes. Runner up New Democratic candidate Cathy Hogg received ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Summer school an opportunity for students of all kinds
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 27th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Registration for summer school is now open. “The demographic of summer school has shifted,” said summer school principal Warren Buckler. “It started off with about 140 kids and we were running primarily remedial and non-academic classes.” Buckler has been with the summer school program for about nine years. Over that time, the number of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local man unveils sustainable, affordable housing idea
By KENDALL KING on May 27th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com A local man is proposing a new, sustainable solution to address the need for housing in Medicine Hat. Rob Gardner, founder of Transition Medicine Hat, an education initiative focused on sustainable living, is hoping to approach the City of Medicine Hat and other community organizations regarding a project he’s developed which he believes could ... Read More »
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