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Annual home and leisure show draws large opening day crowd
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 2nd, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Southeast Alberta Home & Leisure Trade show is in full swing as more than 160 booths and vendors are on display throughout the weekend spanning all three buildings of the Cypress Centre. Every year the trade show attracts small- to large-scale businesses from southeast Alberta and Saskatchewan looking to connect with customers and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public school division to make budget comments in March
By Medicine Hat News on March 2nd, 2024
The Medicine Hat Public School Division is expected to release comments in March on this year’s budget. A statement from superintendent Mark Davidson reads: “Our full funding profile is expected in the middle of March, once we see it we will have a clear picture of what the budget means to us. At that time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Budget ignores struggling students, Medicine Hat College official says
By Medicine Hat News on March 2nd, 2024
Officials at Medicine Hat College say this year’s budget doesn’t provide enough relief for university and college students who are facing increased costs in tuition fees and cost of living. “I believe the 2023 budget, it was $1.2 billion, and this year it’s $1.3 billion for student loans, grants and everything else,” said Michael Doughty, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat actor featured in Avatar series
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 2nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Taking on the role of a brave water tribe warrior for Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Medicine Hat’s Joel Oulette was thrilled to put his own spin on a character from the beloved animated series. When he first auditioned for the show, Oulette had no idea what, precisely, he was auditioning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Some south-side residents to experience low water pressure this weekend
By Medicine Hat News on March 2nd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Water main repairs this weekend will result in low pressure in some south-side communities on Sunday, the city’s utility department has announced. Crews will begin work at the intersection of Strachan Road and Stratton Way on Sunday morning and should be finished by the late afternoon. That will require a reduction in water pressure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks home severely damaged by fire
By Medicine Hat News on March 2nd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Brooks RCMP reports that a house on a rural property near duchess was badly damaged by fire in the early morning hours on Friday. Fire crews were called to the property at about 12:30 a.m. on March 1 to find a large fire in progress causing “an immense amount of damage.” Residents and animals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Radon in rural homes linked to wells
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 2nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Researchers at the University of Calgary have found a connection between levels of radon gas within rural homes and their proximity to groundwater wells. Radon is a radioactive noble gas that is colourless, odourless and tasteless. It is also a carcinogen, said principal investigator Dr. Aaron Goodarzi. “Something that scientists across the world have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cancarb production workers elect to unionize
By Medicine Hat News on March 2nd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A majority of production workers at Cancarb Industries have voted to join a union, officials with the company and Unifor have told the News. The nation’s largest industrial union filed application with the Alberta Labour Relations Board to certify the carbon black production plant in early February. Voting by 47 non-managerial and administrative staff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local favourite Swirls Ice Cream opening for its 40th season
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 1st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Swirls Ice Cream is keeping it sweet as they open their doors for the first day of their 40th season. “Forty years is a tremendous deal. And it’s quite the honour,” said Swirls Ice Cream. “Swirls has been an iconic landmark for Medicine Hat for generations. We have families that have been here. They ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Not much for local highlights in latest provincial budget
By Medicine Hat News on March 1st, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Alberta’s provincial budget provides few mentions of new major capital projects in the southeast, but provides some updates regarding ongoing items. – Money to complete the twinning Highway 3 from Taber to Burdett over the next three years is included in the capital plan of the Transportation and Economic Corridors Ministry. It states $64.6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Show Review: Rock is revived at MHMT
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 1st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Musical Theatre’s Rock of Ages brings together the narrative of a play with the sheer energy of a true rock concert. From the start, Mark Semrau as Lonny brings a unique and roguish meta-commentary to the performance, fulfilling the role of the ‘dramatic conjurer” with a true rocker’s flair and at one ... Read More »
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