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First on scene: Local officer recognized for going the extra mile
By Brendan Miller on February 27th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A school resource officer was recently recognized for his outstanding efforts springing into action following a serious collision that occurred right outside Medicine Hat High School. Const. Taylor Olenic was presented with a Chief’s Commendation on Feb. 21 after the police commission heard how the officer handled the serious accident to which he was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Growing class sizes a concern for ATA heading into budget
By Brendan Miller on February 27th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Results from a research study conducted by the Alberta Teachers Association found that classroom sizes continue to grow larger and more complex while supports for students are shrinking, or outright disappearing. The survey, conducted over 12 days in December, found 86 per cent of 2,148 teachers surveyed report increased complexity in their classrooms. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!640 Professional Building joins major work space group
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 27th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A co-work space pioneer in Medicine Hat has joined an international service that Luc Beriault says will give world-class service to local clients as well as bring world-class businesses more easily to Medicine Hat. Beriault and wife Jean opened the 640 Professional Building in 2008 to be both the base for their recruitment business ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clarification: Theatre still a go for new Catholic school
By Medicine Hat News on February 27th, 2024
An article the News published on Feb. 15 on funding for new gym space at a new Catholic school that is currently in its design process may have created some confusion among readers. Construction of a new gym space for the Holy Trinity Academy project will also include a 450-seat theatre. “In May of 2022, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds provide $1.6M for housing in Bow Island
By Brylan Span Local Journalism Initiative on February 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews BOW ISLAND Bow Island is one of six Alberta towns that will receive federal government funding to get affordable housing built faster. Money comes from an application the town made to the federal Housing Accelerator Fund to fast-track the construction of housing by eliminating barriers that are slowing up new construction, as outlined by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correction: Morris not Friends of the Monarch president
By Medicine Hat News on February 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A recent report in the News misidentified Judy Morris as the president of the Friends of the Monarch Theatre Society. That role is held by Matt Klimaszewski, while Morris is a longtime volunteer who has held a variety of positions with the group that fundraises to support the historic theatre in downtown Medicine Hat. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHMT Rock of Ages sells out in under four hours
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 27th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Musical Theatre enjoyed previously unseen levels of enthusiasm for its upcoming production of Rock of Ages, which opens Friday. “We sold out in three hours and 44 minutes,” said producer Rae Wahl. She added that while she had a feeling the show was going to sell out, she was shocked by how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tax assessment notices to arrive in mailboxes this week
By Medicine Hat News on February 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Tax assessment notices are in the mail and could arrive later this week, the city’s corporate services department announced Monday. That comprises one half of the property tax equation, along with tax rates that will be set in April, to determine final tax bills. Early indications to council this month from administrators stated that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monday in Medicine Hat, Feb. 26
By James Tubb on February 26th, 2024
Medicine Hat News Provincial politics, changes to healthcare and new regulations for the power grid are expected to top headlines this week in Medicine Hat, Southeast Alberta and the province. Budget The Alberta budget will be tabled on Thursday after the legislature resumes sitting of the winter session. Premier Danielle Smith said during a televised ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friends of the Monarch hosting AGM in March
By Medicine Hat News on February 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News With new owners planning to rejuvenate the Monarch Theatre, the Friends of the Monarch Theatre Society is also hoping to bolster its numbers and fundraising for the historic movie house in downtown Medicine Hat. The non-profit society will hold its annual general meeting on March 17 at the cinema on Second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter receives lifetime performing arts award
By Medicine Hat News on February 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News Hat-native Ronnie Burkett has received lifetime achievement honours in the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards. Burkett, 67, has gained renown as a puppeteer, playwright, designer and performer since starting the Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes in 1986. The award notation states the “diversity and depth of his shows reveal his impressive range ... Read More »
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