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Former students blast into past at George P. Vanier reunion
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 31st, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The day of the George P. Vanier School reunion started out with a tour of what used to be the school and is now 13 Street, informally called Vanier House, a home for people with developmental disabilities who have a secondary diagnosis of dementia or higher medical needs. A group of about 20 past ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Political expert weighs in on voter turnout, local results
By JAMES TUBB on May 31st, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Like many Albertans trying to track the results of Monday’s general election, Jim Groom was surprised with how long it took for votes to be counted. The political scientist instructor at Medicine Hat College was caught off guard by how long some ridings took to report counted votes while others rolled on like usual. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter holds 1944 birthdate Medicine Hat News edition
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 31st, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Stars aligned to connect Hatter Dennis Bender with a copy of the Medicine Hat News from the day he was born, 79 years ago today. The local retiree and amateur Germans-from-Russia researcher has among his prized artifacts the News edition, dated May 31, 1944. That includes Bender’s birth notice that morning (it was the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Safety City holding Ride Smart bike safety program through June
By Medicine Hat News on May 31st, 2023
Medicine Hat’s Safety City is welcoming members of the public to take part in its Ride Smart bike safety program for ages six to nine throughout the month of June. The two-hour education program teaches children the ins and outs of safely riding a bike, including the importance of wearing a helmet and road traffic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP candidates reflect on hard-fought campaigns
By James Tubb on May 30th, 2023
SAMANTHA JOHNSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter reporter@medicinehatnews.com A tired and emotional Cathy Hogg met a small but enthusiastic group of supporters at McNally’s Tap House about 10:30 p.m. on election night. In her speech she thanked her family, friends, campaign staff and volunteers. “This is not a loss for me,” stated Hogg to her supporters. ... Read More »
1 responseCity hosting open house tonight regarding ‘Environmental Framework’
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 30th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Ongoing work to create an “Environmental Framework” for the city will be discussed with the public during an open house Tuesday night at the Kinplex Social Room at the arena located on the Medicine Hat Stampede grounds. Initial planning for the project began last October with a review of current practices, and focus sessions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Participants urged to start fundraising early for first in-person Terry Fox Run since 2019
By KENDALL KING on May 30th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s first in-person Terry Fox Run since 2019 is set to take place Sept. 17 at 10:30 a.m. on the Medicine Hat College’s Sunrise Rotary Trail. The family-friendly run/walk is one of many held across Canada and the world in memory of Canadian athlete and activist Terry Fox, who, in 1980, embarked on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic school board projects a deficit of $165, 866 for 2023-24
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 30th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education will run a deficit of $165,866 next year, according to the 2023-24 budget presented Monday by secretary treasurer Greg MacPherson. The board approved the budget as presented. Internet was down at central office so the meeting was not live streamed. MHCBE will see an increase in enrolment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yet again Milk River ER forced to temporarily close
By Medicine Hat News on May 30th, 2023
Milk River Health Centre’s Emergency Department temporarily closed again Monday morning at 8 a.m. due to lack of physician coverage. The centre, which has faced numerous temporary closures in recent months, is set to reopen for 24-hour care at 5 p.m. today. During the closure, Milk River and area residents in need of urgent medical ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing weapons charges after allegedly firing BB-gun pistol at vehicle, residence
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 30th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Mounties in Coaldale say they have arrested a man who shot at another vehicle on Highway 3 with what was initially believed to be a handgun. The RCMP detachment in Coaldale announced Monday that officers were called to a home Friday afternoon where a male was reportedly firing at the residence but left heading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith, Wright easily secure UCP seats in Medicine Hat
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 30th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant It was all over but the waiting at UCP headquarters in Medicine Hat by 10 p.m. as local candidates were projected to secure seats in Monday’s general elections, though results in the expectedly tight contest across Alberta trickled in late into the night. Party leader and Brooks-Medicine Hat candidate Danielle Smith addressed the gathering ... Read More »
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