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Hatter working to train Ukraine chaplains on trauma release
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 4th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The European Union, governments and NGOs are currently working together with professionals to provide immediate support for soldiers in Ukraine. Ernie Wouters, a clinical traumatologist, was recently on a weeklong trip as a trauma subject matter expert adviser to the group. The government has come to the church and asked for help and now ... Read More »
1 responseWalsh Welcome Centre booming with visitors this summer
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 3rd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Both Easton Nugent and Emily Haukeness worked at the Walsh Welcome Centre for the summer of 2022 and returned for this season. “It’s great,” said Nugent. “We’ve been really busy this summer. Lots of happy people coming through telling us they are glad we are open.” Numbers are up significantly from last year, double ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Preserving stories of Indigenous history
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 3rd, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Reburial Projects Team held a panel on Wednesday which gave an opportunity to show what they were about and for Elders, Knowledge Keepers and members of the local Indigenous and non-Indigenous community to tell their stories regarding Indigenous history. Attendants were given the chance to hear about burial discoveries and efforts ... Read More »
1 responseFilm on Monarch Theatre history complete
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 3rd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Your Cinema Needs You, a documentary about the Monarch Theatre, is now complete. Creator of the film, Luke Fandrich of Editing Luke, is hoping the film will preview at the Monarch, which has been closed since 2021. “Now it’s about figuring out release and getting it out there. We wanted to show it at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former alderman John Hamill remembered as ‘larger than life’
By JAMES TUBB on August 3rd, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The City of Medicine Hat mourns the death of longtime former alderman John Hamill who died Tuesday night. Flags at all city facilities will be lowered to half mast for the next seven days in memory for the 84-year-old who served as an alderman from 1992-1998 and again from 2001-2013. “The passing of our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC instructor has artwork selected for permanent collection by Alberta Foundation of the Arts
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 2nd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com An art and design instructor at Medicine Hat College has had her work purchased for the permanent collection of the Alberta Foundation of the Arts. Jessica Plattner remains a professional working artist while teaching at MHC, which she feels is important for the students she teaches because she has the experience to support her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal employee raises in line with other regions: Ministry of Jobs
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 2nd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Raises for municipal employees and police officers in Medicine Hat agreed to this winter are generally in line with other contract settlements in the province, according to new data from the Alberta Ministry of Jobs. In April, the City of Medicine Hat’s main bargaining unit, represented by Canadian Union of Public Employees, No. 46, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor to sign proclamation for International Overdose Awareness Day
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 2nd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat Mayor Linnsie Clark will sign a proclamation on Aug. 30 in support of Aug. 31 being declared International Overdose Awareness Day in Medicine Hat. On Aug. 31, a free BBQ will be held from 5-8 p.m. in the Medicine Hat Public Library courtyard to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day with the themes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bark in the Park invites community canines to Mavs game on Friday
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 2nd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com On Friday evening, when the Medicine Hat Mavericks take on the Regina Red Sox at Athletic Park, four-legged friends will accompany fans for the second annual Bark in the Park. The event is sponsored by All Dogs Great and Small, a local dog daycare and training company. “Last year was very successful, with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another busy Stampede had something for all
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 2nd, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com This year’s Stampede attendance was strong. “We’re glad to be back doing what we do,” says Ron Edwards, general manager of the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede in regards to turnout now being comparable to pre-pandemic levels. Although there are no official numbers yet, the Midway revenue was record breaking and higher than last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS reports nothing but ‘low level’ issues at Stampede
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 2nd, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com This year’s Stampede was rather boring and tame for the Medicine Hat Police Service, and that’s just the way they like it. There were a few certain incident types that increased, but other than that reports decreased from 2022. “It was a great result overall,” says Sgt. Adam Gregory of the Community Support Unit. ... Read More »
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