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Spray parks at Kiwanis, Strathcona open for season

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 17th, 2024

Hatters rejoice, spray parks are opening for the season today. The city announced Thursday that spray parks at Strathcona Island and Kiwanis Central parks are open for the summer season. The Ross Glen Town Centre and Saamis Rotary spray parks will follow, opening May 24. All spray parks will operate from 1-7 p.m. daily, in ... Read More »

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Conquer the Coulee returns this weekend

By ANNA SMITH on May 17th, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Saturday will see runners of all ages on their way through Kin Coulee as they attempt to Conquer the Coulee. The 7.5-kilometre course will feature 34 obstacles for participants to take on in addition to the run itself, said Randy Siedlecki, owner and operator of Union Races, which put together the event. “The obstacles ... Read More »

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Energy services provider opens new branch in city

By ANNA SMITH on May 16th, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The doors open Thursday for the new branch location of CDN controls in Medicine Hat. The location brings with it the full slate of energy services provider CDN’s works, said Jennifer Sanford, director of communications, from industrial communications and automation to electrical and instrumentation services, as well as fiber optics. “This is our 11th ... Read More »

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Municipal Mingle draws drought-focused crowd

By BRENDAN MILLER on May 16th, 2024

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Representatives from several city departments gathered at Towne Square on Wednesday to answer questions from residents and provide information on upcoming budget plans, capital projects and construction updates. Booths and informational displays were set up as representatives from 12 city departments were on hand during the city’s third ‘Municipal Mingle’ public engagement event this ... Read More »

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YMCA seeks support to fund summer camp for kids affected by trauma

By medicinehatnews on May 16th, 2024

news@medicinehatnews.com The YMCA is asking residents and businesses for financial support for an effort to raise $20,000 to provide a summer day camp that supports children aged 5-12 who struggle to regulate emotions or is exhibiting challenging behaviours after experiencing a traumatic or life-changing event. At Camp Jude staff are trained and use a trauma-informed ... Read More »

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NDP expresses concern for quality of care under new health model

By ANNA SMITH on May 16th, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta NDP caucus expressed concern surrounding the province’s Bill 22 on Wednesday during a press conference with official critics and current leader Rachel Notley. The bill in question, which passed first reading on Tuesday afternoon, proposes changes to the current health-care system, including the transition from one regional health authority, Alberta Health Services, ... Read More »

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Prairie Pride Guild to host bridge cleanup

By Medicine Hat News on May 16th, 2024

newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews In honour of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, the Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat and District is inviting residents to come and do some public good. The guild is hosting a cleanup of Finlay Bridge and Riverside litter on Friday, beginning in front of Scherer Manor 154A First St. NE at ... Read More »

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Free outdoor event planned for Parks and Recreation Month

By medicinehatnews on May 16th, 2024

news@medicinehatnews.com A free, family-friendly outdoor event with children’s activities, local vendors, food trucks, live fitness demonstrations and activities to celebrate Park and Recreation Month is planned for June 8. ‘Energy in Motion’ will take place throughout Towne Square and Riverside Veterans Park and will highlight local businesses and organizations dedicated to fitness, recreation and the ... Read More »

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MHC to offer new analytics program for professionals

By ANNA SMITH on May 16th, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College is offering new programming this fall to help employers and their employees make the most of their data. The Data Analytics for Business program, launching in the fall semester of this year, will teach employees not only how to interpret the data they already see within their careers, but also how ... Read More »

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CreekWatch and SEAWA to facilitate citizen science river testing

By Medicine Hat News on May 15th, 2024

South East Alberta Watershed Alliance and CreekWatch are inviting residents to take part in a free citizen science project, to get to know their local waterways better. June 8 will see families, children and youth collecting water and invertebrate samples from the South Saskatchewan River at Police Point Park, then testing their samples to learn ... Read More »

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Concert Band setting the tone for Olympics with spring concert

By ANNA SMITH on May 15th, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Concert Band is gearing up to get into the Olympic spirit, with only two weeks to go until their spring concert. A tribute to Canada and the upcoming Summer Games in Paris, the concert features pieces designed to inspire and motivate, as well as pay due credit to composers throughout the ... Read More »

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