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MHPSD students take part in shared good teachings
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 9th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Grades 4 and 10 students within the Medicine Hat Public School Division (MHPSD) took part in KisKihkeyimowin — from Plains Cree and translating to shared good teachings — on Monday. Several tipis were set up in the open area beside the pond at Medicine Hat College (MHC) for the students to engage in new ... Read More »
1 responseBrooks property tax increases more than Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 9th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Property tax increases in Brooks top those in the Hat this year. Brooks council approved rates on May 1 that will see the median home tax bill rise $107 compared to 2022, while business taxes rise $201 for every million dollars of assessed value. A new vacant non-residential property would pay an additions $188 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Maple Creek teacher facing more sexual assault charges
By Alberta Newspapers on May 6th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews MAPLE CREEK A former teacher is facing more charges that he sexually assaulted young male athletes in the early 2000s, according to the RCMP detachment in Maple Creek. On April 26, the RCMP announced they had laid an initial charge against Dexter Bacsu, 64, after a complainant contacted them stating an assault had occurred ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bike rentals on the upward cycle in Medicine Hat
By KENDALL KING on May 6th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com As the warm weather returns, bicycles and e-bikes are hitting the streets and pathways throughout Medicine Hat, much to the delight of alternative transportation and outdoor/active living advocates working to increase local bike accessibility. In discussions on unique and appealing opportunities available in Medicine Hat, biking is often referenced due to the city’s extensive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crop Report: Well behind average pace for seeding this spring
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 6th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Seeding in Southern Alberta is well-behind average pace, according to the first crop report of the season released on Friday by Alberta Agriculture. It states that typically about one-third of acres in the region are completed by May 2, the reporting date, but a slow start in 2023 has progress pegged at just 7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown shop offers all things local, all in one place
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 6th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The 7 Rivers Trading Company is becoming the place to go in Medicine Hat for products made in and by Albertans. “We knew right after the concept for the store was born that it belonged downtown,” said owner Sarah McNeill. “7 Rivers is about celebrating the talent and ingenuity of small makers in our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City energy head moves on
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 6th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The head of the city’s energy division is moving back to the private sector, the City of Medicine Hat announced on Friday afternoon. Brad Maynes was also the senior lead on city-led carbon capture and hydrogen hub projects, and as managing director of the recently combined utilities and infrastructure division he oversaw one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crestwood Rec Centre to reopen Monday
By Medicine Hat News on May 6th, 2023
Crestwood Recreation Centre is set to reopen May 8, following the unplanned replacement of the building’s boiler. Issues with the boiler caused the centre to shut down Apr. 19, several months ahead of the scheduled July replacement date. The city thanks Hatters for their patience during the shutdown time... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Outgoing MLA Barnes will continue with political activism
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 5th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Drew Barnes will not run in the current provincial election, but is not retiring from politics, the three-term MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat told the News on Thursday. He plans to continue advocating on issues he began campaigning on 13 years ago – direct democracy, representation and the faults of party politics – through a ... Read More »
1 responseEcho Dale swim lake delayed into mid July due to boat lake repair
By Medicine Hat News on May 5th, 2023
The seasonal opening of Echo Dale’s swim lake is delayed roughly two weeks as a result of ongoing efforts to replace the boat lake liner. Work to replace the boat lake liner, which was leaking due to damage, began in March. The work was originally expected to complete in late June and was not anticipated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cornhole league off and running in Medicine Hat
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 5th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The South East Alberta Sundogs Cornhole League officially started up Wednesday at the Robertson Legion. Tom and Carol Simpson decided to organize a league after spending a couple of evenings with the Strathmore league and one in Calgary. The Simpson’s got into cornhole when they purchased an RV a few years ago and it ... Read More »
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