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Medicine Hat man faces new charges involving minors
By Medicine Hat News on March 15th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man with a history of sex-related offences is in custody on new charges. Austin Morgan Palmer, 24, was arrested this month by Medicine Hat Police, the News has learned and had his matters discussed Thursday at Alberta Court of Justice in Medicine Hat. He currently faces two counts of sexual contact ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks figures big in budget
By Medicine Hat News on March 15th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Planning a new overpass west of Brooks has been added to the provincial road construction plan for 2024, and after a $5 million study last year of the Eyremore Reservoir in the county or Newell, for feasibility work with be done in 2024. Engineering work to build an overpass at the junction of Highway ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Catholic to teach students the chrome essentials
By James Tubb on March 14th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Catholic School Board is offering a chance for students to brush up on their computer literacy before they transition to high school with a Chrome Essentials course. Offered for all current grade 9 students who are enrolling in grade 10 at Monsignor McCoy High School, the selfpaced online course will cover skills ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation seeking new perspectives on board of directors
By James Tubb on March 14th, 2024
ANNA SMITH asmith@medicinehatnews.com Local Journalism Initiative reporter The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is seeking volunteers willing to dedicate time to making a difference they say truly matters on the board of directors. The foundation is looking for people who would be willing to serve for a full three year term with the possibility of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic school students given social media training
By James Tubb on March 14th, 2024
ANNA SMITH asmith@medicinehatnews.com Local Journalism Initiative reporter The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education gathered students for a presentation on Wednesday, aiming to teach them not to avoid social media, but to use it in a healthy and effective way. Guest speaker Madison Cameron, who is a Youth Specialist at the Center for Trauma Informed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CORE Association honours long-time executive director
By Medicine Hat News on March 14th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The CORE Association will operate at reduced capacity Friday to allow staff and clients to remember Rita Bessant, the long-time executive director and advocate for those with intellectual disabilities in the city. Bessant, who retired after 43-year career at the end of 2023, died on Feb. 22 at the age of 78. Current executive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2024 MEDICINE HAT ROTARY MUSIC FESTIVAL RESULTS
By Medicine Hat News on March 14th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND WEDNESDAY MARCH 7, 8, 9 AND 13, 2024 RESULTS (13YRS & UNDER ARE NON-COMPETITIVE) MUSICAL THEATRE Up-Tempo-16yrs & under – Hana Fenwick Up-Tempo-17yrs & under – Bailey Streifel Up-Tempo-18yrs & over – Ryder Torgerson Up-Tempo-14yrs & under – Avery Lavigne Up-Tempo-15yrs & under – Wyatt Harrington Ballad-16yrs & under – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major road work on Third Street set to begin in April
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 14th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Business owners are hoping the city can deliver on a promise that major road work on Third Street will done as quickly as possible this summer and avoid problems that plagued a similar project on the next block over. Starting next month, contractor Hamm Construction will begin replacing sewer and water lines along the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Construction funding approved for Holy Trinity Academy
By James Tubb on March 13th, 2024
ANNA SMITH asmith@medicinehatnews.com Local Journalism Initiative reporter Construction funding for Holy Trinity Academy has officially been approved as of Monday, in a release by the province detailing 43 priority school projects as part of the 2024 budget. The school, planned as a replacement for St. Francis Xavier that will be located on the current school ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rodeo Royalty host boot camp for potential queen competitors
By James Tubb on March 13th, 2024
ANNA SMITH Medicine Hat News Local Journalism Initiative Reporter asmith@medicinehatnews.com Sunday saw royalty hopefuls at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede office for their 2024 Boot Camp, to find out just what it takes to fill the boots of the queen and princess. “Boot camp is an annual thing that we provide for any ladies ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing arson charges will return to court next week
By Medicine Hat News on March 13th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News A Medicine Hat man being held in custody on arson charges has pleaded not guilty to one set of allegations while attorneys discuss the other, Court of Justice heard on Tuesday. Joseph Russell Haynes had his bail revoked earlier this year when police allege that he broke a 24-hour curfew at ... Read More »
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