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Community View Lions barbecue and garage sale Sept. 7 at Northlands Co-op
By Medicine Hat News on August 31st, 2024
The Community View Lions Club is gearing up for its charity barbecue and garage sale next week. The event is at the Northlands Co-op in Crescent Heights on Sept. 7, with the garage sale from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m, and the barbecue from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Those interested in donating items for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC among institutions splitting $10 million to train more mental health professionals
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 31st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The province of Alberta is investing $10 million over three years to create more spaces to train mental health professionals. The investment will go toward the creation of 761 new seats in programs dedicated to in-demand mental health professions. Impacted programs include psychiatric nursing, psychology, social work, child and youth care and addiction counselling. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students head back to class as cellphone ban takes effect
By Medicine Hat News on August 31st, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Most Medicine Hat students will be heading back to the classroom Tuesday after the summer break. This year will bring new changes, including a province-wide restriction on personal device use and social media. All public elementary students will head back Tuesday. Class schedules for all middle and high school students can be found on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat city council begins process of moving forward Tuesday
By Collin Gallant on August 31st, 2024
@@CollinGallant Medicine Hat city council will meet Tuesday for the first time since a judicial review decision into a rift among elected officials at city hall. Mayor Linnsie Clark will also return to the council chair for the first time since March when seven other councillors found she breached council code of conduct. She was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council will talk Memorial Cup support on Tuesday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 31st, 2024
City council will discuss potential financial support for the Medicine Hat Tigers’ 2026 Memorial Cup bid at Tuesday’s council meeting. Council will discuss a potential $1.25 million in cash and $655,000 through “in kind” contributions to support the hosting bid, if successful. According to the city council agenda for Tuesday’s meeting, both the Tigers and ... Read More »
2 responsesWater advisory issued for Lake Newell water at Kinbrook Island Provincial Park
By Medicine Hat News on August 31st, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Alberta Health Services has issued a warning against swimming, wading or drinking lake water at Kinbrook Island Provincial Park near Brooks. Elevated levels of fecal bacteria were detected by testing at the beach area of the campground in Newell County. The health authority says current levels are high enough to cause gastrointestinal illness, if ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks RCMP search for missing 21-year-old, last seen Aug. 20
By Medicine Hat News on August 31st, 2024
The Brooks RCMP is requesting public assistance in locating 21-year-old Dylan Cornet, who was last seen Aug. 20 in Brooks. He is still believed to be in the Brooks area, but his family is concerned for his wellbeing. Dylan is described as having brown hair and brown eyes with a light complexion, standing 5-foot-10 inches ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public school division updates cellphone policy, as directed
By Medicine Hat News on August 30th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division has released new guidelines on the use of personal mobile devices, social media and wi-fi, and will be sending those guidelines to families before the first day of class. Local school divisions have been asked by the province to develop their own policies and producers for cellphone use ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Labour union food drive goes Sunday in front of Superstore
By Medicine Hat News on August 30th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Local labour unions are again holding their annual food drive on the Labour Day weekend. The Medicine Hat and District Labour Council will be in front of the Real Canadian Superstore, located near Trans-Canada Way, on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations of non-perishable food items will be collected for the Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rural peer support training offers tools to improve mental health in smaller communities
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 30th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Stigma-Free Mental Health Society is announcing its third round of the Rural Peer Support Fundamentals Training, equipping residents with tools needed to support their communities. Scheduled on Sept. 17 and 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m, this comprehensive training is specifically tailored to address the mental health challenges faced by rural communities, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cancarb boasting environmental ranking with global firm
By Medicine Hat News on August 30th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A local manufacturer is touting its inclusion on a list of top environmental performers. Cancarb manufactures carbon black at a production plant in Medicine Hat that is coupled with a heat recovery power generator. It said this week that for a second straight year it has been ranked among the top 1 per cent ... Read More »
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