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Ross Glen School welcomes local professionals to help celebrate literacy
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 2nd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The theme for Education Week this year is Learning Uplifts All, and Ross Glen School kicked things off with its Literacy Heroes event on Monday. A wide range of guests – CFB Suffield, Mavericks, Medicine Hat News, Tigers broadcasting team, members from all three local first response agencies and several school board representatives and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local campaigns officially underway
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 2nd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The 2023 provincial election kicked off as a showdown of two parties vying to form government, and a likely two-party race in Cypress-Medicine Hat as Drew Barnes announced he won’t run in the election. The four-week campaign that has been months, even years in the making, concludes Monday, May 29. UCP leader and Brooks-Medicine ... Read More »
1 responseAdapt Mobility donation buys service dog medical equipment to MHC
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 2nd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Adapt Mobility recently donated more than $7,500 worth of medical equipment – wheelchairs, walkers and power scooters – to the service dog and canine studies management program at Medicine Hat College. The equipment will be used to train and socialize service dogs in training. Marissa Jordan, a co-program co-ordinator and instructor, said, “It was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local 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!CMHA gearing up for Mental Health Week in southeast Alberta
By KENDALL KING on April 29th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com The Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta Southeast Region helps support community wellbeing during Mental Health Week and throughout the year, says executive director Lyndon Grunewald. As the nation’s largest unified mental health organization, CMHA is heavily involved in Mental Health Week, held annually the first week of May. Often for Mental Health Week, CMHA, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Move for Mental Health Fun Walk aims to raise important awareness
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 29th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Community Coming Together, the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education and Alberta Health Services are kicking off Mental Health Week with the Move for Mental Health Fun Run/Walk and Family Fun Fest on April 30. This will be the 10th year of the event and everyone is asked to wear something green, the colour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local federal workers hope deal comes soon
By KENDALL KING on April 29th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Local members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada are hopeful a new contract will be signed in coming days so workers will be able to return to work under wages adjusted to meet inflation. The strike was declared April 19 after the union and the federal government failed to reach an agreement for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Learn about the region’s Indigenous peoples at upcoming interactive events
By KENDALL KING on April 29th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com A new opportunity will soon be available for city residents and visitors to connect with and learn about Indigenous people who have long called southeast Alberta their home. Launching in May, Sharing Stories at the Saamis Tepee is a 1.5-hour experience which invites members of the public to sit beneath the city’s iconic Saamis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Discussing loss, suicide and self harm in schools
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 29th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Eresman Theatre at Medicine Hat College was about two-thirds full, with more people attending virtually, for the Conversation on Loss, Suicide and Self Harm. The evening was not about finding a magic solution but about learning about what can be done to help and begin building strategies. More than 70 individuals completed a ... Read More »
1 responseBlessing of the Bikes set for next Sunday
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 29th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Next Sunday, the annual Blessing of the Bikes will take place at Gordon Memorial United Church, at 401 2 St. SE in Redcliff, starting at 11 a.m. All attendees are asked to enter from Second Street only. “We honour those riders who have passed away in the last year for any reason,” said organizer ... Read More »
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