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MHPS looking for help identifying two males
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 25th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Police Service is seeking assistance from the public to identify two males believed to be involved in a serious assault. Police say the assault occurred outside a local hotel during the evening of May 12. The MHPS Criminal Investigation Section is investigating and is asking for anyone who can identify the individuals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Rose shrinks expected budget shortfall
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 24th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com At the regularly scheduled board meeting of Prairie Rose Public Schools, the budget for 2023-24 was presented by Ryan Boser, chief financial officer. The budget comes in with a deficit of $167,381, a significant decrease from the planned deficit of $927,000. The budget sees an Alberta Education operational funding increase of $3.2 million from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP leader touts plan for addictions treatment
By KENDALL KING on May 24th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com With less than a week until the Alberta general election, candidates from all parties are racing to share views on issues most important to voters. Health care is one of several issues at the forefront of discussion, and an offshoot of it in addiction treatment and support services. Since becoming premier in October 2022, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith defends provincial appointments to police commission
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 24th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Adding provincial appointees to local police commissions is part of the United Conservative promise to tackle addictions and ensure provincial government priorities are aligned with local efforts, Danielle Smith tells the News. The News was first to report that the province named two additional members to the local police oversight body just prior to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Milk River ED has been closed, partially closed for a third of 2023
By Medicine Hat News on May 24th, 2023
Milk River Health Centre’s emergency department closed unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon due to a shortage of physician coverage. Alberta Health Services announced the temporary closure at roughly 4 p.m. Tuesday. Reopening is scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday. Physician shortages resulting in temporary closures of the centre’s ED has been an ongoing challenge affecting the community of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ukrainian-Canadian cyclist fundraiser makes tour stop in the Hat
By KENDALL KING on May 24th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Ukrainian-Canadian cyclist Dariy Khrystyuk stopped in Medicine Hat and met with members of the local Ukrainian community last week while completing a 5,000-plus kilometre ride to raise money for his homeland. Born in Ukraine, Khrystyuk has lived in Canada since the age of 10. Though he was not residing in Ukraine at the time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival returns to Medicine Hat on Thursday for four days
By KENDALL KING on May 24th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival organizers are hoping to lift Hatters’ spirits and raise awareness of the importance of mental health during the festival’s return this weekend. Kicking off Thursday evening, the four-day festival is a partner initiative between local hot air balloon pilots Willy and Cindy Taillon and Medicine Hat-based Our Collective ... Read More »
1 responseCrescent Heights HS brings back Battle of the Bands
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 24th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Crescent Heights High School is bringing back the Battle of the Bands this coming Friday. Maria Middlemiss, student council member, explained the idea came up to revive the event and interest is high. On the program are six bands and three solo artists with performers from both junior and high school. Teacher Heather McCaig ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Advocates await bylaw amendment to allow cat TNR program
By KENDALL KING on May 23rd, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com As Medicine Hat’s feline overpopulation issue becomes ever more dire, local animal welfare advocates and concerned citizens are eagerly awaiting bylaw amendments which would allow for a trap-neuter/spay-release (TNR) program to operate within the city. Medicine Hat SPCA board chair Linda Tooth says the city must act on the issue already long out of ... Read More »
1 responseThree-time Rose Bowl winner earns scholarship to Yale
By Medicine Hat News on May 23rd, 2023
One of Medicine Hat’s own is off to the Ivy League. Hatter Laec Lorentzen will be headed to New Haven, Connecticut come September to attend Yale University. Having earned a full-ride scholarship, Lorentzen plans to study music, as well as mechanical engineering. “Representing Medicine Hat at an elite school is pretty neat,” Lorentzen told the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cyclist with MS crossing Canada to raise awareness, funds
By KENDALL KING on May 23rd, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com While cycling across Canada to raise awareness of and support for individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis, Jonathan Allenger made several stops in southeastern Alberta, including Medicine Hat and Irvine. After being diagnosed in 2013 with MS, an autoimmune disease affecting nerves in the brain and spine, Allenger began cycling as a way to stay ... Read More »
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