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AHS looking for smokers, ex-smokers for active, healthy living program
By Medicine Hat News on May 3rd, 2023
Alberta Health Services is inviting individuals who currently use, are looking to quit or have recently quit tobacco to take part in an eight-week active, healthy living program. Running from 6-8 p.m. each Wednesday between May 17 to June 5 at Big Marble Go Centre’s walking track, the Find Your Stride program is designed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Optimal Learning Coaches helping teachers and students find ways to succeed in the classroom
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 3rd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com An Optimal Learning Coaches team working in classrooms within the Medicine Hat Public School Division told the board of trustees this week how it was achieving success through a focus on teacher clarity. Joining in the presentation were teachers and administrators from across the division who gave their perspective on how the OLC team, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat College Girls’ Choir hosting From Sea to Sea to Sea on May 17
By Medicine Hat News on May 3rd, 2023
Medicine Hat College Girls’ Choir is inviting Hatters to its May 17 concert titled From Sea to Sea to Sea. The concert, which begins at 7 p.m. at Fifth Avenue Memorial Church, will feature nautical music from across Canada, as well as other regions of the world. Choir director Justine Wilks will be leading the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More explosives testing at Suffield
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 3rd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews CFB Suffield has issued a second release in two weeks warning nearby residents about explosives testing. The Defence Research and Development Canada branch says destructive testing will take place between 10 a.m. and noon on Wednesday, with the resulting noise likely to be heard in the Crown Village of Ralston, Hamlet of Suffield and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local psychiatric care options dwindling
By KENDALL KING on May 3rd, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com The number of psychiatrists practising has dropped in Medicine Hat with the closure of one private practice, despite demand for services continuing to grow. Patients of Dr. Shafiq Khan were notified via a letter sent April 18 that his practice was closed as of that date and they had been discharged from his care. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nail Trim Fundraiser will go to local branch of Animal Food Bank
By Medicine Hat News on May 3rd, 2023
Animal Food Bank and Cypress View Veterinary Clinic are teaming up to support local pets and pet owners in need, and are inviting community members to join in during the upcoming Nail Trim Fundraiser. During the fundraiser, from 2-4 p.m. Friday, Cypress View Veterinary Clinic is welcoming Hatters to bring their dogs and cats for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taber man gets jail time and fine for high-speed chase with police
By Medicine Hat News on May 3rd, 2023
A Taber man will spend nine months in jail and pay an $8,500 fine after pleading guilty to taking police on a high-speed chase last summer. John Bergen pled guilty April 18 in Taber Court of Justice to four charges that he drove a truck at a high speed toward an oil battery, then made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter ticks Boston Marathon off her ‘life list’
By JAMES TUBB on May 3rd, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Kathleen Callaghan is more than happy with placing 20,292nd in a race. The Hatter was the 20,292nd person to cross the finish line and complete the 127th Boston Marathon on April 17, doing so in a time of four hours, seven minutes and 11 seconds. The 56-year-old wasn’t looking to set records or make ... Read More »
1 responseLocal author relays important emergency message through new kids book
By KENDALL KING on May 2nd, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Hatter Desirae Kinahan hopes her new book, In Case of Emergency, 9-1-1 Adventures, will help teach children when it’s appropriate to call 911 and what to do if they ever do have to call. Having worked as a 911 dispatcher for over 16 years, Kinahan has answered several calls placed by children. “I’ve talked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to provide no-interest loan to curling club
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 2nd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council is willing to provide a no-interest loan to the Medicine Hat Curling Club to get up and running next fall, approving the request unanimously despite concerns it could send a signal to other clubs with major capital requests. Last month the privately operated but open membership club presented a number of options ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utility prices for non-fixed customers to fall for month of May
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 2nd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Floating utility prices for those without fixed-rate contracts are dropping in May, according to the new default rate posted by the City of Medicine Hat’s utility department. Electricity, which sat at record highs this winter, will be charged at just under 14 cents per kilowatt hour in the month, plus a 1.9-cent repayment charge ... Read More »
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