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Final week to apply for Culture Days funding
By Medicine Hat News on March 11th, 2023
Community organizations planning to host events for Alberta Culture Days, which take place throughout the month of September, have one week left to apply for provincial grant funding. Grants of up to $10,000 are available to help offset the cost of feature and pop-up celebration events. Eligible organizations must apply for funding by Mar. 17. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three-week trial set in Belyea murder case
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 11th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News A three-week murder trial has been scheduled to hear the case of a Suffield woman accused in the death of her husband two years ago. Deborah Murrill Belyea, 70, will face a judge and jury trial set for Jan. 8 to 26, 2024, Court of King’s Bench in Medicine Hat heard ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!St. Michael’s hosts first science fair since pandemic
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 11th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com St. Michael’s School held its first science fair since 2019 on Friday. Teacher Laura Hoffman has been the organizer of the fair for more than 20 years and, after 40 years, is retiring this year. “I couldn’t imagine not finishing up without doing a science fair. The kids love it and it’s a great ... Read More »
1 responseCrop insurance premiums on the rise, but not as much as reported, Ag minister says
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 10th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Nate Horner was joined by Emmet Hanrahan, vice president of product innovation at Agriculture Financial Services Corporation, for a roundtable discussion with rural media outlets on Thursday. “The point of this roundtable today,” said Horner, “is to continue clearing the air on some claims that were made last Friday ... Read More »
1 responseGood turnout for first Speaker Series event
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 10th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com There was a good turnout for the first Speaker Series at Medicine Hat Public Library on International Women’s Day. Eight speakers took the stage Wednesday, staring with MHPL board chair Rebecca Harper. Harper talked about growing up and wanting to leave Medicine Hat but always ended up returning. After her final move back here, ... Read More »
1 responseHatter hits it big on BINGO scratch ticket
By Medicine Hat News on March 10th, 2023
A Medicine Hatter had her numbers called on Christmas morning, and has cashed out for $100,000. Lainee Cross Child was scratching a BINGO instant lottery ticket on Christmas morning and initially thought she had won $100 until she double checked the ticket on an app. “I ran out of my room to the bathroom and ... Read More »
1 responseSmith’s campaign spent most in byelection
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 10th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The campaign to elect Premier Danielle Smith as the local MLA last fall spent the most in the November byelection, likely setting a local record to secure a seat for the United Conservative Party leader. Smith won the Nov. 8 byelection with about 55 per cent of the vote, compared to 27 for the ... Read More »
1 responseHatter facing homelessness after house he rented foreclosed
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 10th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A Medicine Hat man is looking into his rights as a renter and hoping new options will open up after the home he rents was foreclosed upon in late February, giving him weeks to secure a new place to live by March 1. Now, unable to afford it, he faces eviction next week and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women in trades growing slow but sure
By KENDALL KING on March 10th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Efforts to grow women’s presence in the skilled trades industry are essential, supporters within and outside of the field say, following a $10.7-million investment by the province. Announced Wednesday (International Women’s Day), the three-year funding will be directed toward Women Building Futures, an Alberta-based non-profit organization which helps connect women across the province to ... Read More »
1 responseThree years later, Jehovah’s Witnesses will get their conference in Medicine Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 9th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Three years after the pandemic postponed a major religious conference at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, the theme of the Jehovah’s Witness gathering here this spring will be “Exercise Patience!” The event will take place over two weekends, from June 16-18 and from June 23-25. It is expected to draw about 4,500 attendees each ... Read More »
1 responseAPEGA hosts elementary student Science Olympics at MHC
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 9th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) held the 2023 Science Olympics in the Indigenous culture space, Ómahksípiitaa or Big Eagle, at Medicine Hat College last Saturday. “It’s a beautiful space and MHC was very gracious to donate it to us for use,” said organizer Cody Hyam, a member of the ... Read More »
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