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Ride for Kids raises money for children in care
By James Tubb on June 18th, 2022
KENDALL KING Local Journalism Initiative Reporter kking@medicinehatnews.com Bikers in southeast Alberta are cruising for a cause today, as they take part in the Ride for Kids’ second annual fundraising event, which supports local children and youth undergoing medical treatment. Each year, volunteers from Ride for Kids, a Medicine Hat-based non-profit organization, connect with a different ... Read More »
2 responsesHat High students protest in Friday walkout
By James Tubb on June 18th, 2022
KENDALL KING Local Journalism Initiative Reporter kking@medicinehatnews.com Students at Medicine Hat High School walked out following classes Friday in protest of alleged mistreatment of international students. Protesters allege international students have faced discrimination and racism both within school and homestays, which they believe negatively affected the students’ mental and physical well-being. Ladi Bil, protest co-organizer, ... Read More »
3 responsesSceptre, Saskatchewan could dissolve
By James Tubb on June 18th, 2022
Medicine Hat News Residents of Sceptre, Sask. will decide this summer to potentially downgrade the village’s status to become a hamlet of its surrounding rural municipality. The process, technically called “inclusion” by Saskatchewan’s provincial municipal legislation, would see the previous “urban municipality” combined in to the larger R.M., in this case Clinworth No. 240. Sceptre, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City posts video series on trail etiquette
By James Tubb on June 18th, 2022
Medicine Hat News The City of Medicine Hat is reminding residents to be courteous when using trail systems, with a new series of videos showing trail etiquette. The videos are featured on the city’s website and explain respectful trail usage practices, such as remaining to the right of the trail and remaining aware of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Father’s Day Q&A with the experts
By James Tubb on June 18th, 2022
KENDALL KING Local Journalism Initiative Reporter kking@medicinehatnews.com Little Hatters shared with the News their thoughts about dads ahead of Father’s Day. The News: What is a dad? Teddy (Kindergarten): “A dad is always looking over you.” Eli (Grade 1): “Somebody who takes care of you.” Anna (Grade 1): “Dads take care of you when you’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!W. Boundary Road repairs enter final stage
By James Tubb on June 17th, 2022
Medicine Hat News Upgrades to W. Boundary Road which began in 2017 are soon expected to conclude, as the city enters its final stages of road construction. The upgrades, which aim to repair failing infrastructure, are expected to be done in early July. Until such time, portions of W. Boundary Road north of the Trans-Canada ... Read More »
1 responseRedcliff Days plans to make up for lost time
By James Tubb on June 17th, 2022
KENDALL KING Local Journalism Initiative Reporter kking@medicinehatnews.com Southeastern Albertans will come together this weekend to celebrate Redcliff, as the town once again hosts Redcliff Days. “We are super excited to have Redcliff Days back in full force,” municipal manager Phyllis Sorsyth told the News. “Last year, we were really scaled back because of COVID measures. ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat reaches 100 COVID-related deaths
By James Tubb on June 17th, 2022
Medicine Hat News The 100th COVID-related death has been recorded in Medicine Hat. Figures posted on Wednesday afternoon in the province’s weekly case summary show the city passed the milestone sometime during the week leading up to June 13, when two deaths were added to the total. Medicine Hat also moved back into a “high” ... Read More »
2 responsesPolice discuss procedure on inquiry’s last day
By James Tubb on June 17th, 2022
Medicine Hat News The fatality inquiry into the police shooting of Christopher Edmund Arkell concluded on Thursday with Medicine Hat Police Service officials and RCMP policy experts discussing how their agencies consider use of force and operate in emerging situations. A report into the March 2014 standoff, which ended when a police sniper killed the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rising river not cause for concern
By James Tubb on June 17th, 2022
COLLIN GALLANT cgallant@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: CollinGallant The South Saskatchewan River could rise by seven feet when recent rains cause it to crest in Medicine Hat late Friday, but not enough to warrant a widespread response by city crews. A new forecast from the Alberta Rivers Forecasting centre on Thursday morning acknowledged that rain in the Rocky ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High winds down branches, knock out power for some
By Medicine Hat News on June 16th, 2022
Wind gusts of up to 90 kilometres per hour combined with rain to scatter branches and garbage bins throughout Medicine Hat on Wednesday morning. Sustained gusts of 70 kilometres per hour tapered off during the day, but continuing drizzle made for a blustery day. Large branches were blown down in Central Park and other areas, ... Read More »
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