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Hat firefighters getting ready for another Rooftop Campout
By KENDALL KING on March 8th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com@kkingmhn Medicine Hat firefighters will be braving the elements on and off the ground during their upcoming Rooftop Campout fundraiser in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Taking place this year from March 24-26, the annual event brings firefighters from across the city together to Station No. 2 for a weekend full of fundraising activities. “We ... Read More »
1 responseEastern Irrigation District reports more revenue, capital spending
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 8th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Officials with the Eastern Irrigation District described a successful year in an annual report unveiled Tuesday in Brooks at the annual general meeting. A copy of the report indicates increased revenue, and the district completed a substantial $36.6-million capital project budget in 2022. The largest single project was the completion of the 17-kilometre “Scott” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS offering in-person or virtual workshops on emotional eating
By KENDALL KING on March 8th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com@kkingmhn Southeastern Albertans negatively impacted by emotional eating are invited to take part in Alberta Health Services’ free, public Managing Emotional Eating workshop, returning to Medicine Hat on Mar. 16. Being offered in person or virtually, the three-part workshop aims to educate on emotional eating and its effects, as well as equip participants with skills ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rotary Music Festival Results
By Medicine Hat News on March 8th, 2023
Medicine Hat News Sunday INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR VOCAL French Art Song-14yrs & under – Avery Lavigne French Art Song-15yrs & under – Daniele Hollingworth French Art Song-16yrs & under – Isabella Scott French Art Song-17yrs & under – Emma Lavigne French Art Song-18yrs & over – Macey Marshall English Art Song-American/Canadian-14yrs & under – Jeeya ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Foundation proud of its work since becoming independent organization
By KENDALL KING on March 8th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com@kkingmhn The Medicine Hat Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Foundation is continuing to support local seniors’ endeavours more than a year after becoming an independent non-profit organization. An offshoot of the now defunct Medicine Hat Senior Citizen Advisory Committee, the non-profit foundation was established in 2002 to provide financial backing for projects which enhance the lives ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPSD partners with Our Collective Journey
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 8th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com A new partnership between the Medicine Hat Public School Division and Our Collective Journey will focus in on addiction and mental health for middle and high schools. The approach will consider not only the students who might be struggling and carry their trauma with them to school, but also their families. “It’s a brand-new ... Read More »
1 responseRide-share company Uride plans expansion to Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on March 8th, 2023
A new ride-sharing company will be hitting the streets of Medicine Hat in the coming months. Uride announced Tuesday it will begin expansion into Alberta with Medicine Hat after successful launches in B.C. markets. A press release adds Uride has “started recruiting drivers with the goal of launching in Medicine Hat in time for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith will run again in Brooks-Medicine Hat
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 8th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Danielle Smith will officially defend the riding of Brooks-Medicine Hat in the expected election this May, party officials confirmed to the News on Tuesday. The premier secured the local seat with a byelection win shortly after becoming United Conservative leader last fall. Norm Gerestein, president of the party’s riding association in Brooks-Medicine Hat, told ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil questions but passes smoking updates
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 7th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant New updates to the city smoking bylaw have passed despite initial indications Monday that rules may go back to staff again for further refinement. The changes, meant to delete some instances of local overlap with new provincial rules and add to others, had been tabled late last month as councillors asked for more clear ... Read More »
1 responseHat High renames gym after longtime basketball coach
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 7th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com It was a busy night last Friday at Medicine Hat High School with the stands full of students, parents and community members all dressed in purple for Purple Shirt Night in support of ALS research. The night started with a senior girls basket ball game, then a break to rename the gym, followed by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Settlement reached in mass class-action lawsuit over First Nations drinking water
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 7th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com In Canada, being concerned about clean drinking water is not often a daily concern, unless you currently live on or have lived on a First Nation reserve. In 2019, a class action lawsuit was filed by Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP (OKT) against the federal government on behalf of three First Nations, two in Ontario ... Read More »
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