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George Davison School holds first Diversity Day
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 4th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com George Davison School held its inaugural Diversity Day on Wednesday. Wendy Weiss, vice principal, said, “We’ve invited different community services. We want that to grow bigger, too, and get more people involved.” The school invited all families and any community members to come and participate. The students started working on their projects in February ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health Canada recalls teethers and pacifier clips due to choking hazard
By Medicine Hat News on May 4th, 2023
Health Canada has issued a recall for Souris Mini Teethers and Pacifier Clips and is urging parents to immediately dispose of any in their possession due to the potential chocking risk they pose. Canadians are reminded the sale, redistribution or gifting of recalled items is prohibited under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act... Read More »
1 responseDocumentary features MH Folk Music Club
By KENDALL KING on May 4th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Folk Music Club is the subject of a new documentary celebrating the local arts and culture scene, while highlighting the role community plays in keeping it alive. The documentary, created by Telus in collaboration with Bamboo Shoots video production company, premiered last week, much to the excitement of club members. “We’re definitely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Turbine height lower than expected at Winnifred Wind Farm
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 4th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The height of 22 winds turbines approved to go up south of Rattle Snake lake may be nine metres (almost 30 feet) shorter than originally proposed, according to regulatory documents submitted Wednesday. Enerfin Energy plans to build the Winnifred Wind Farm and related substation northwest of Seven Persons. This week the company applied to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High-schoolers head to MHC to STEM for a Day
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 4th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Students from local and regional high schools are spending a day this week at Medicine Hat College to immerse themselves in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). On May 19, there will be an open day for the community from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Steve Letkeman, instructor in Information Technology at MHC, explained, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Energy firm charged over failing to properly abandon pipeline near Jenner
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 3rd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews An energy company has been charged with six counts of failing to abandon a pipeline near Jenner, several years after it was ran afoul of regulators for failing to properly clean up well sites in the area. The Alberta Energy Regulator announced the charges against Aeraden Energy Corp., under the Pipeline Act and Pipeline ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vincent Massey students hone physical literacy skills during Education Week
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 3rd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Vincent Massey brought in Trevor Stewardson from Badlands Fitness to do some physical literacy with each grade at the school for Education Week. The theme this year is Learning Uplifts All, and vice principal Lindsay Steiner says, “Knowing that was our theme, our committee wanted to find different activities each day and this is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Tire takes over Bed Bath and Beyond lease, will put in Mark’s
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 3rd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Canadian Tire plans to set up a new Mark’s Work Warehouse outlet in Medicine Hat apart from but near its main southside location. The company announced the plan Tuesday as part of a general announcement that it would take over 10 leases across the country from home retailer Bed Bath and Beyond, which is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Multiple fire bans take hold around Alberta
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 3rd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Fire risk is rising in the southeast and across the province as temperatures rise this week. Areas around Alberta’s two major cities are under fire restrictions as grass fires flare up near Calgary and Edmonton. Three counties near Calgary as well as the City of Airdrie issued fire advisory notices during the first two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff man going for round two on Bachelor in Paradise Canada
By Medicine Hat News on May 3rd, 2023
Redcliff native Joey Kirchner is continuing his search for love on the second season of Bachelor in Paradise Canada, which premieres May 8 on CityTV. Kirchner made his national television debut in 2021 on the show’s first season, in which 26 singles gathered on a Canadian beach to explore new relationships in the hopes of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Property taxes in Medicine Hat will rise by 3.9%
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 3rd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Property tax hikes in Medicine Hat will be less than expected and with more money to cut into an operating deficit after council approved rates on Monday night. Last December council approved a budget calling for a 4 per cent general increase this year to municipal tax bills, but with new construction coming in ... Read More »
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