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Request for Cypress County legal and severance numbers amended
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 6th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The request for information regarding a summary list of costs related to legal advice and severance costs at Cypress County has been changed. Due to the amount of work that would be involved with the creation of the itemized, year-over-year lists that were requested, the request would become a Program Request for information, said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Under the sea: St. Mary’s students dive into Finding Nemo Jr. performance
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 6th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Performing arts students from St. Mary’s middle school are set to make a splash in their upcoming musical production of Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr., running this week at the Esplanade theatre. Using puppets and props, students will tell the well-known tale of Marlon, a clownfish, and his friend Dory, a blue tang, as they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local seniors foundation seeking support to make impact in community
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 6th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com An offshoot association of the now defunct Medicine Hat Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is looking for more members and support as members work to enhance the lives of seniors in Medicine Hat. The committee was initially formed in 2002 and was focused on providing financial backing for the Veiner Centre. After the city dissolved ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Study on athlete patient published in society of medicine journal
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 6th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat chiropractor Dr. Corissa Audren was published in a special edition of the European Society of Medicine, following her work on a young hockey player. Audren has been a chiropractor since 2001, and opened her practice, Audren Chiropractic Wellness Centre here in March of 2004. She began her advanced studies into Functional Neurology ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Agendas back on the council agenda
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 5th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Mayor Linnsie Clark now has the power to reschedule closed-door meetings of council that lead into regular meetings, but other councillors may have that ability soon, too. In December, Coun. Shila Sharps objected to a set start time of 3:45 p.m. for in-camera sessions to discuss sensitive material ahead of 6:30 p.m. open meetings, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters rally to show support for trans youth
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 5th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Despite the weekend cold, Medicine Hat residents gathered outside city hall on Saturday afternoon with flags and signs in order to show support for youth in their community. “We are out here today to show love and support to the local two-spirit, trans, non-binary and gender diverse kids who are being attacked by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor of Foremost will be missed by greater community, village says
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 5th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Village of Foremost marked the sudden passing its mayor and longtime community member Lorne Buis in a statement released Monday. Buis was a man who deeply loved his community, something remarked on by many who knew him. Nathan Ogden, a neighbour of Buis for six years and a fellow volunteer for much longer, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City of Medicine Hat’s application to federal housing grant money denied
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 5th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat’s application to Ottawa’s housing accelerator fund has been declined, a release from city hall stated late Monday. That comes as the city’s own incentive programs for local development are expected to be released this month. “We will be regrouping to see how we can still look to implement some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hitting the right keys: Rotary Music Festival a showcase of young talent
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 5th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Music is the air throughout the city, with the 69th annual Rotary Music Festival is in full swing showcasing young musical talent in the region. The next generation of artists will be performing in several disciplines including piano, choral, speech, musical theatre as well as strings and guitar and brass, wood winds and composition. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Municipalities says province lagging on infrastructure
By Southern Alberta Newspapers on March 5th, 2024
The Alberta Municipalities organization has concerns about funding for infrastructure in the 2024 provincial budget and wants residents to realize the provincial portion of property tax bills will rise faster than that with cities’ control. The organization represents municipalities where 85 per cent of Albertans live, and last fall called for a $1-billion increase for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College student award application open online
By Medicine Hat News on March 5th, 2024
Online applications for scholarship and bursary awards have opened for students at Medicine Hat College. Students are encouraged to apply for more than $350,000 that is available through donor funded awards. Several categories of awards are available for students coming out of high school entering college and for those continuing their post-secondary education. “It’s another ... Read More »
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