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Winter storm warning issued to Medicine Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 21st, 2023
Hatters can expect snow to play a big part in their Tuesday plans. The Government of Canada Weather service has issued a winter storm warning that says heavy snow would begin Monday and is expected to continue into today. They’re projecting total amounts of 15-25 cm by Tuesday evening but say conditions will gradually improve ... Read More »
1 responseShrove Tuesday: more than just pancakes
By JAMES TUBB on February 21st, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Rev. Dave Pollard is a simple man when it comes to his pancakes – a little bit of butter, pour on some Canadian maple syrup and he’s as happy as can be. That’s what his go-to will be for tonight during Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church and Westminster United Church’s joint pancake dinner. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters take to the city for Family Day fun
By KENDALL KING on February 21st, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com The sudden chilly spell that arrived over the weekend didn’t deter Hatters from getting out to enjoy Family Day at a variety of community spaces across the city. Those willing to brave the outdoors headed to Police Point Park to take part in Medicine Hat Kiwanis Club’s first Family Day celebration since the pandemic, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s new CAO forced to hit ground running
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 21st, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Ann Mitchell takes on the new city manager role just as City Hall begins what is billed as one of the busiest years in recent memory to reset its agenda. Economic development, a two-headed hydrogen and carbon-capture industrial attraction strategy, coupled with a workforce retention and attraction strategy. A two-year exercise in prioritizing “smart ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Classes at John Paul II School get crazy and chaotic for Root Cellar
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 18th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com There was a cardboard arcade fundraiser happening at Ecole St. John Paul II School on Friday in support of the Root Cellar. The creation of the event was a collaboration between a Grade 6 English class and a Grade 5/6 French class at the school. The participating classes took a vote on what charity ... Read More »
1 responseStay informed about sexual and reproductive health: AHS
By KENDALL KING on February 18th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Health Services is encouraging Albertans to remain informed about sexual and reproductive health as data shows sexually transmitted infections are on the rise across the province. The province’s most recent STI and HIV report was made public last July, but its findings were recirculated earlier this week in recognition of Canada’s annual Sexual ... Read More »
1 responseUpdate: Leisure pool open once again at Big Marble Go Centre
By Medicine Hat News on February 18th, 2023
A mechanical issue which forced Big Marble Go Centre to temporarily close its leisure pool area has been solved and the pool was open as of Noon Saturday. The pool, which contains a wave pool, lazy river and tot pool, was temporarily closed by the Centre earlier in the week and was expected to be ... Read More »
1 responseMore emergency department closures to endure at Milk River Health Centre
By Medicine Hat News on February 18th, 2023
Milk River Health Centre’s emergency department will face several temporary closures next week due to a lack of physician coverage. The centre’s ED will be closed from noon Feb. 20 to 8 a.m. Feb. 21; from 5 p.m. Feb. 21 to 8 a.m. Feb 22; and from 8 a.m. Feb. 23 to 8 a.m. Feb. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteer judges needed for science fairs
By Medicine Hat News on February 18th, 2023
Judges and volunteers are needed to assist with several local science fairs upcoming through March and April. PRAXIS Medicine Hat’s Praxis Science Outreach Society is seeking judges for science fairs taking place between Mar. 10 and Apr. 1. Interested individuals my choose from a variety of time slots and locations. Previous judging experience is not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TREX seeks artists for upcoming exhibits
By KENDALL KING on February 18th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com TREX Southeast is looking to connect with artists from Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Brooks and elsewhere in the region who would like their work to be considered for upcoming exhibits. The Travelling Exhibition (TREX) program is an initiative supported by Alberta Foundation for the Arts, which curates and makes accessible visual art exhibits across a ... Read More »
1 responseProvincial well subsidy could be moot for Medicine Hat
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 18th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant With its own abandonment program well underway, the City of Medicine Hat is interested in a potential provincial subsidy program to plug sites and reduce environmental liability, but officials are not yet sure how it would work or if it would fit with the city’s plans. That comes as new reports show the city ... Read More »
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