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Boiler breakdown forces closure of Crestwood Pool and Rec Centre
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 20th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A boiler breakdown at Crestwood Pool and Rec Centre has closed that facility this week, months before the equipment was already scheduled to be replaced. The closure could last three weeks, according to department officials, who are in the process of rescheduling swim lessons and adding additional times at Big Marble Go Centre. Passes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Numerous ways to enjoy Earth Day available in Medicine Hat
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 20th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Celebrate Earth Day on April 22 by taking part in one of the many things going on in Medicine Hat. The City of Medicine Hat parks and recreation department is holding its annual spring cleanup from 9 a.m. until noon on the east side of the office building at 88 Kipling Street, beside the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre Euchre Club results for March
By Medicine Hat News on April 19th, 2023
Medicine Hat News Submitted results from the Veiner Centre Euchre Club for the month of March. March 2 1. Dalton Olson 2. Gerry Roseberry and Ruthmary Hollis 3. Lena Dumoulin and Al Guscott March 6 1. Kathy King 2. Monika Evans and Dennis Smith 3. Dalton Olson and George Evans March 9 1. George Evans ... Read More »
1 responseApplications for the 2023 FE Taylor Scholarship open
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 19th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Supporting women in education, the Philanthropic Education Organization has numerous scholarships it awards each year. The Florence E. Taylor Charitable Foundation Scholarship, worth $1,000, is awarded each year to students in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The local PEO chapter recently held an informal social to attract new members. Jan Dynes, corresponding secretary, said, “All of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Off-grid community zapped by county councillors
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 19th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A proposal by doctors to create a “green” county subdivision centred around a new medical clinic south of Medicine Hat city limits has been rejected by Cypress County council, but the plan could be moved and repurposed further into the countryside, according to the applicant. Dr. Adriaan Kriel owns land one mile south of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre launches updated online research tool
By Medicine Hat News on April 19th, 2023
Medicine Hat’s Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre has launched an updated version of its online research tool, titled the Collections Online Catalogue. The updated Collections Online Catalogue, which houses digital information about Esplanade collections, artifacts, artwork and archival records, has several new features, as well as a revamped interface. Esplanade archivist Philip Pype says the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Applications open for upcoming Police Officer Cadet Training Program
By Medicine Hat News on April 19th, 2023
From now until June 1, Medicine Hat Police Service is accepting applications for the 20-week Police Officer Cadet Training Program, set to be held in the Hat in early 2024. The Lethbridge College-accredited training program will prepare cadets to become police constables – a position MHPS is currently looking to hire for. Applicants must be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC exploring benefits of outdoor learning
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 19th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College is taking part in a collaborative four-year research project called The Outdoor Pedagogy ECE (early childhood education) Faculty Research Project. The project is being led by Okanagan College’s Beverlie Dietze. Ten colleges across Canada, including two others in Alberta, are involved. MHC’s early learning and childcare instructor Jennifer Usher said, “We’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Internet, cellphone upgrades coming to several southwest Sask. communities
By Medicine Hat News on April 19th, 2023
Several communities in southwest Saskatchewan are in store for faster internet service and cellphone coverage upgrades in the latest round of announcements from Sasktel. A further phase to the Crown Corporations include Eatonia, Cabri, Eastend, Kyle and Pontiex as Phase 6 of the $200-million Rural Fibre Initiative. That could be completed by March 2025, according ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coming fossil shop will open portal to prehistoric times
By KENDALL KING on April 19th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Hatter Daniel O’Laney is sharing his passion for paleontology and fossil collection with southern Albertans of all ages, and hopes his endeavours will spark interest in others. Having grown up in southern Alberta, O’Laney has always been fascinated by the region’s pre-historic history and found enjoyment in collecting fossils. But only recently did he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Chorus concert to celebrate Canada with tribute to the Hat
By Medicine Hat News on April 19th, 2023
Medicine Hat Community Chorus is inviting Hatters to join in a celebration of Canada, with special tribute to Medicine Hat, during its All the Way Home concert. Taking place Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Fifth Avenue Memorial Church, the concert will feature an array of English and French songs written by Canadian musicians and ... Read More »
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