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MHPSD seeks parent feedback on proposed grade reconfigurations
By Brendan Miller on January 25th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Parents with children attending four public schools in Medicine Hat received an email from the board Wednesday asking for their feedback as they look to reconfigure grades taught in those schools. The public school board is considering changing the grades in the following schools: Vincent Massey School currently teaches ELP to Grade 6 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2024 Best of Medicine Hat voting now open
By Medicine Hat News on January 25th, 2024
With a lot of discussion regarding the negativity regarding social media and small businesses, the Medicine Hat News offers the alternative chance for Medicine Hat citizens to vote who they think is the best. The 11th edition of the ever-popular Best of Medicine Hat is back and the voting period begins today. The 2024 Best ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local MP lauds judge’s Emergencies Act ruling
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 25th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s MP says the work of a Commons committee looking into the use of the Emergencies Act in 2022 will continue and could change now that a federal judgment has ruled against the government’s choice to use it to break up convoy protests. Glen Motz, the MP for Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner, told the News ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conference to inspire young women to get involved in science
By Medicine Hat News on January 25th, 2024
The Praxis Science Outreach Society will be holding a one-day conference at the end of the month designed to get girls involved in STEM subjects. The 32nd annual Operation Minerva Conference aims to develop awareness and showcase career opportunities that exist in the STEM fields. The conference will include innovative workshops and displays and will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SaskEnergy says record set for natural gas use on Jan. 12 during extreme cold snap
By Medicine Hat News on January 25th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews SaskEnergy says a new record for natural gas use was set earlier this month when a cold snap sent temperatures down to -40C. The provincial Crown natural gas supplier reports that 1.7 million gigajoules of the fuel was consumed over 24 hours on Jan. 12 as extreme cold warnings blanketed the province. That is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s grants system ‘in flux’ and rising
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 24th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant As the city examines how and how much it dedicates to local festivals, councillors will also be asked to extend ongoing grant support to help local organizations with capital projects. Coun. Ramona Robins’ suggestion to allocate a set pot of money and develop award guidelines will be reintroduced in February, but the committee she ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Truck driver fined for losing hay bales on TCH
By Medicine Hat News on January 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A truck driver has been fined after “multiple” hay bales fell off a semi on the eastbound Trans-Canada Highway near Tilley, damaging a vehicle travelling behind the load. RCMP officers with the Brooks detachment report the incident occurred at about 1:15 p.m. Monday when equipment on the truck failed. That resulted in bales falling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reservations for camping open Feb. 1; Gas City opens May 31 after construction
By Medicine Hat News on January 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Reservations for city campgrounds will open Feb. 1 ahead of the spring camping season, though Gas City Campground will open a month later than usual on May 31 due to construction. Campers can block off spots online on the city’s reservation system at both the 98-site Gas City location and 10-site Echo Dale Regional ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fort Macleod teenager found safe, RCMP say
By Medicine Hat News on January 24th, 2024
A 16-year-old from Fort Macleod who had been missing since New Year’s Eve has been located safe, RCMP report. Police had sought the public’ assistance on Monday as Carter Bradley Smith hadn’t been seen in more than two weeks. Reports suggested the young man might be in the Lethbridge area, though no details on where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students send uplifting messages on Let’s Talk Day
By Brendan Miller on January 24th, 2024
If you purchase a coffee today from a local shop there is a good chance the cup’s sleeve has an inspirational message that says “You can do it!” or “I believe in you.” That message was hand written and illustrated by an elementary-aged student or older from both the public and Catholic school divisions. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lion dancers to perform at local Chinese New Year celebration
By Brendan Miller on January 24th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com With a loud beat of the drum the Medicine Hat Public Library is getting set to celebrate the Chinese New Year by welcoming a traditional lion dance performance. Also known as the Lunar new year, the Chinese New Year falls on Feb. 10 and will celebrate the Year of the Dragon. Eight lion dancers ... Read More »
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