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Gas City Kiwanis readies prestigious Norm Payne Award for one of nine deserving 4-H members
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 22nd, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Gas City Kiwanis Centre Society has been hosting the Norm Payne Award for more than four decades. The award is only open to members of a 4-H club, who must be nominated by their club and have a letter of recommendation from a 4-H leader and another 4-H member. Kiwanis vice president Chris ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Probus club off and running after hosting its Charter Day event
By Medicine Hat News on October 22nd, 2022
Medicine Hat’s new Probus club is off to a successful start following its Oct. 6 Charter Day event. Held at the Veiner Centre, the public event included speeches, a celebratory lunch and the club’s charter issuance. Mayor Linnsie Clark also made an appearance. Probus is a professional business organization for retired or semi-retired seniors. “We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Office 231 starts up wish list drive for Ronald McDonald House
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 22nd, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Office 231, a group of five like-minded psychologists has started a wish list drive in support of the local Ronald McDonald House. Giving back to the community and creating visibility around important issues is important to those who work at Office 231, says Dr. Angela Irvine, a member of the group, was inspired by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor’s professional conduct hearing verdict will take a while
By KENDALL KING on October 22nd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A professional conduct hearing for a Medicine Hat doctor accused of sexual assault concluded Friday, however it could be several weeks to months before a verdict is announced. Dr. Ian Gebhardt, a family physician operating in Medicine Hat since 2007, stood before an Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons hearing tribunal this week regarding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City, CFSEA team up for a 13-week kindness campaign
By Medicine Hat News on October 22nd, 2022
The City of Medicine Hat and Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta are teaming up to spread kindness with a 13-week public campaign. The Spread Kindness YXH campaign launches Nov. 13, which is World Kindness Day, and runs through Feb. 17, 2023 which is National Random Act of Kindness Day. In the time between those dates, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic board adds another Grade 1 teacher; among 15 news hires this year
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 22nd, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education trustees have made a motion to hire another Grade 1 teacher for St. Patrick’s School due to high student numbers in each of the three classes. Deputy superintendent Chuck Hellman said, “We had the ad out the next day. It was in for less than a week and ... Read More »
1 responseCity Briefs: Carry Drive’s new concrete islands explained
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 22nd, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Mysterious concrete islands that appeared on Carry Drive after road construction this summer were explained at a city committee on Thursday. They are medians, officials said, and meant to protect drivers turning across lanes on the busy route without blocking those cars coming from behind. Councillors on the committee told officials they have been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks-MH ballot set, fifth candidate joins race
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 22nd, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant What was thought to be a three-way race now features five candidates to become the MLA for Brooks-Medicine Hat riding. The late addition of Jeevan Mangat, aligned with the Wildrose Independence Party, was added Thursday to the ballot that was finalized on Friday afternoon. Already registered are Premier Danielle Smith, who is seeking a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Casa Amigos’ Halloween celebration weekend set for just before the big day
By Medicine Hat News on October 22nd, 2022
Get into the spirit of the season with Casa Amigos’ Halloween celebration weekend taking place Oct. 28 and 29. The weekend kicks off at 8 p.m. Oct. 28 with Friday Fright Night Trivia. Registration is $20 per team of four to six people. Prizes will be awarded to the most knowledgeable teams. The party lasts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter wins Be The Change Award for longtime volunteering with Girl Guides
By Medicine Hat News on October 22nd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com@kkingmhn Hatter Linda Gove is being recognized for her long-standing involvement in Girl Guides of Canada with Medicine Hat Police Service’s Be the Change Award. Created in honour of International Women’s Day, the award is given monthly to a community member who has worked to improve the lives of women and girls locally, while advancing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Match Day to support Friends of McCoy being held today
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 21st, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Match Day 22 is on today in an effort to raise money to build a theatre at Monsignor McCoy High School. “It is unbelievable the amount of awareness that has been developed over the last few weeks with this Match Day,” said Helen Snortland, co-chair of the Friends of McCoy Society. “We have cheques ... Read More »
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