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Documentary features MH Folk Music Club
By KENDALL KING on May 4th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Folk Music Club is the subject of a new documentary celebrating the local arts and culture scene, while highlighting the role community plays in keeping it alive. The documentary, created by Telus in collaboration with Bamboo Shoots video production company, premiered last week, much to the excitement of club members. “We’re definitely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Turbine height lower than expected at Winnifred Wind Farm
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 4th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The height of 22 winds turbines approved to go up south of Rattle Snake lake may be nine metres (almost 30 feet) shorter than originally proposed, according to regulatory documents submitted Wednesday. Enerfin Energy plans to build the Winnifred Wind Farm and related substation northwest of Seven Persons. This week the company applied to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High-schoolers head to MHC to STEM for a Day
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 4th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Students from local and regional high schools are spending a day this week at Medicine Hat College to immerse themselves in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). On May 19, there will be an open day for the community from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Steve Letkeman, instructor in Information Technology at MHC, explained, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Property taxes in Medicine Hat will rise by 3.9%
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 3rd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Property tax hikes in Medicine Hat will be less than expected and with more money to cut into an operating deficit after council approved rates on Monday night. Last December council approved a budget calling for a 4 per cent general increase this year to municipal tax bills, but with new construction coming in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS looking for smokers, ex-smokers for active, healthy living program
By Medicine Hat News on May 3rd, 2023
Alberta Health Services is inviting individuals who currently use, are looking to quit or have recently quit tobacco to take part in an eight-week active, healthy living program. Running from 6-8 p.m. each Wednesday between May 17 to June 5 at Big Marble Go Centre’s walking track, the Find Your Stride program is designed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Optimal Learning Coaches helping teachers and students find ways to succeed in the classroom
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 3rd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com An Optimal Learning Coaches team working in classrooms within the Medicine Hat Public School Division told the board of trustees this week how it was achieving success through a focus on teacher clarity. Joining in the presentation were teachers and administrators from across the division who gave their perspective on how the OLC team, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat College Girls’ Choir hosting From Sea to Sea to Sea on May 17
By Medicine Hat News on May 3rd, 2023
Medicine Hat College Girls’ Choir is inviting Hatters to its May 17 concert titled From Sea to Sea to Sea. The concert, which begins at 7 p.m. at Fifth Avenue Memorial Church, will feature nautical music from across Canada, as well as other regions of the world. Choir director Justine Wilks will be leading the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More explosives testing at Suffield
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 3rd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews CFB Suffield has issued a second release in two weeks warning nearby residents about explosives testing. The Defence Research and Development Canada branch says destructive testing will take place between 10 a.m. and noon on Wednesday, with the resulting noise likely to be heard in the Crown Village of Ralston, Hamlet of Suffield and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local psychiatric care options dwindling
By KENDALL KING on May 3rd, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com The number of psychiatrists practising has dropped in Medicine Hat with the closure of one private practice, despite demand for services continuing to grow. Patients of Dr. Shafiq Khan were notified via a letter sent April 18 that his practice was closed as of that date and they had been discharged from his care. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nail Trim Fundraiser will go to local branch of Animal Food Bank
By Medicine Hat News on May 3rd, 2023
Animal Food Bank and Cypress View Veterinary Clinic are teaming up to support local pets and pet owners in need, and are inviting community members to join in during the upcoming Nail Trim Fundraiser. During the fundraiser, from 2-4 p.m. Friday, Cypress View Veterinary Clinic is welcoming Hatters to bring their dogs and cats for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taber man gets jail time and fine for high-speed chase with police
By Medicine Hat News on May 3rd, 2023
A Taber man will spend nine months in jail and pay an $8,500 fine after pleading guilty to taking police on a high-speed chase last summer. John Bergen pled guilty April 18 in Taber Court of Justice to four charges that he drove a truck at a high speed toward an oil battery, then made ... Read More »
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