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Grade 4 students at Mother Teresa School host living wax museum
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 22nd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com There was lots of activity in the gym of Mother Teresa School on Friday when Grade 4 students created a living wax museum. Grade 4 teacher and vice principal at the school, Cody Young, said, “the wax museum has taken the kids about two months to work on.” Students started by selecting someone who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seven new speakers at Pecha Kucha
By Medicine Hat News on April 22nd, 2023
Saturday night’s Pecha Kucha speakers event will introduce seven new speakers, as well as a new location, with the event moving from its usual locale, the Esplanade, to Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s Cypress Centre. The event, which kicks off at 8:20 p.m., doors opening at 7:15 p.m., is an opportunity for community members to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barnes remains undecided as election call looms
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 22nd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant With less than 10 days before an election call and six weeks before voting day, voters in the Cypress-Medicine Hat riding still don’t know if the incumbent will be on the ballot. Drew Barnes is the three-term MLA for the area, winning twice as a Wildrose Party candidate and once as a United Conservative, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wheels turning toward 17th International Female Ride Day
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 22nd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The 17th annual International Female Ride Day is coming up on May 6. The event is about celebrating the day and is open to all female motorcycle riders. Heather McCaig is the local contact and is a member of the executive of Ladies of Harley, who are unofficially hosting/organizing the day for Medicine Hat. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!State of emergency lifted in Swift Current
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 22nd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A state of emergency caused by rising river levels in Swift Current has been lifted as snow showers this week produced less moisture than anticipated. The city that had enacted emergency plans and erected barricades on April 11 declared at 10 a.m. Friday that they considered the situation manageable going forward. “Any increased water ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS to bolster downtown patrol through spring, summer
By KENDALL KING on April 22nd, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Police Service plans to bolster its downtown patrol through the spring and summer months, with the aim of increasing safety for all. MHPS Operational Division inspector Joe West says increased activity in the downtown core throughout the warm weather months necessitates a greater police presence, particularly that of the Downtown Patrol Unit. ... Read More »
1 responseStreet sweeping takes to residential roads next week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 22nd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Street sweeping is on the way to residential streets next week, the city’s municipal works department reported Friday. The annual operation officially kicked off in late March with overnight work on boulevards, medians and bridges, and work on major roads and hills underway. With school zones complete, crews will now move into the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters can mark World Autism Acceptance Month with walk on Sunday at Police Point Park
By KENDALL KING on April 21st, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Hatters are joining in World Autism Acceptance Month celebrations with a walk of support, taking place Sunday at Police Point Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The walk, organized by Medicine Hat Autism Society, offers community members a welcoming space to connect and learn about autism and support services located locally. “We’re just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jenner School finds innovative to bring students hands-on learning experiences
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 21st, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Kirby Stensrud, principal at Jenner School, gave a presentation to the Prairie Rose Public Schools board at the April 18 meeting. Stensrud went to Jenner School as did her father before her and now she gets to work with her kids each day. With fewer than 30 students in a K-9 school and only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors Safety Series good info at any age
By KENDALL KING on April 21st, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s Veiner Centre aims to support the physical safety and emotional wellbeing of local seniors through its new Seniors Safety Series. Funded through a Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta grant, the series is comprised of nine unique presentations which aim to educate community members of all ages on situations and circumstances potentially threatening ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medical emergency leads to single-vehicle crash, senior taken to hospital
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 21st, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A driver who knocked over a highway light standard in the city Wednesday was having a medical emergency at the time, Medicine Hat Police have determined. Police stated the single-vehicle collision occurred at 10 a.m. on April 19 at the interchange of Box Springs Road and the eastbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway. The ... Read More »
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