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Hundreds of young students take in dance production for Truth and Reconciliation
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 28th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com About 900 students got to experience New Dance Horizons perform Wednesday in honour of Truth and Reconciliation. The News caught up with co-artistic directors Robin and Edward Poitras following the show. “It was great I thought,” said Edward. “I was impressed that they controlled themselves. They weren’t screaming and throwing stuff.” “It was fun ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seek help locating missing woman not seen since late July
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 28th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Police Service is asking for public assistance in locating a missing woman. Police are looking for Sienna Elliott, reported as missing to MHPS on Tuesday. She has not been in contact with her family since July 26. Her last known address is in Medicine Hat, she was reportedly seen in Edmonton and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than 40 employers to attend MHC career expo Oct. 4
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 27th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College is hosting its fall career expo Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the main campus in Centennial Hall and the B-wing. More than 45 employers from across Western Canada will be in attendance, talking to potential employees about their organization, current job opportunities available and their application process. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic schools honouring Truth and Reconciliation this week
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 27th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Previously, schools within the Medicine hat Catholic Board of Education have individually held celebrations and learnings during the week leading up to Orange Shirt Day and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30. This year marks a decade since Orange Shirt Day was established as an observance, and MHCBE wanted to acknowledge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local opioid overdose deaths fall some but still on record pace
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 27th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Deaths from opioid overdoses and drug poisonings in Medicine Hat fell during June, but remained on pace to reach a new high in 2023. The latest data from the Alberta drug surveillance program notes three fatal incidents during that month, down from six in May, but bringing the six-month total in Medicine Hat to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Renewables not harming irrigation land: BRID
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 27th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The idea that renewable energy projects are taking valuable irrigated land out of agricultural production is being misunderstood, according to the head of an irrigation district in southeast Alberta that leases land for solar projects. Bow River Irrigation District general manager Richard Phillips told the News that land and water rights are being well ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan minimum wage goes to $14 Oct. 1
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 27th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Minimum wage in Saskatchewan is set to rise this weekend to $14 per hour, that province’s labour ministry has announced. That is a $1 increase for the rate that is reset every October and which is scheduled to hit $15 per hour in the fall of 2024. At that point the annual update will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial transit program expansion a good sign for Medicine Hat
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 27th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A program that helps subsidize transit budgets in Alberta’s towns and cities is being expanded – a signal the City of Medicine Hat sees as potentially good news for future budgets. On Tuesday, Seniors, Community and Social Services Minister Jason Nixon announced a program worth $14 million this year to reimburse cities which offer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Animal Food Bank supply drive seeks immediate community support
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 27th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com As a lead-up to Pet Fest this weekend, the Animal Food Bank is having a Fill the Truck pet supplies drive. The truck is located at Big M Ford Lincoln, and supplies can be dropped off during regular working hours (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) through Friday. All pet supplies are needed, including food, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing numerous stolen property and weapons charges is challenging the accusations over claimed rights violation
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 27th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Cypress County man charged with 60 gun offences plans to invoke a Charter challenge to oppose the accusations before a two-day trial in early 2024. Denver Ailsby was arrested last January after members of the ALERT regional crime unit in Medicine Hat stated they found a stolen all-terrain vehicle and a variety of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Historical Society AGM to include discussion on residential schools, slavery
By James Tubb on September 26th, 2023
Medicine Hat News How historians and today’s public view and interpret the residential school system in Canada and slavery in the United States will be discussed Wednesday at the annual general meeting of the Medicine Hat Historical Society. Bruce Sheppard, the retired curator of the Esplanade archives, will lead the presentation that is part of ... Read More »
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