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MHC early learning instructor to receive award for innovative approach
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A Medicine Hat College early learning and child care instructor will be the recipient of the Alberta Colleges and Institutes Faculties Association Innovation in Teaching Award for her creative hands-on approach to early education. In 2022, Jennifer Usher began exploring the benefits and opportunities for children to interact with nature in all seasons. According ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Government orders procurement investigation, but it isn’t the public one critics are demanding
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 4th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Deputy Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade Christopher McPherson issued a statement regarding a third-party investigation into the procurement processes used by the Government of Alberta and AHS. “I have informed Premier Smith that the Honourable Raymond E. Wyant, former Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Manitoba, will lead this investigation,” said McPherson. ... Read More »
2 responsesVocalists kick off two weeks of musical showcase
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 4th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Rotary Music Festival for 2025 opened Sunday afternoon on a high note, with the finest young vocalists the region can gather. As a member of the Medicine Hat College Girls Choir, vocalist Katie Franchetto says that even when she’s not singing, she is probably still singing. So far, she’s sung three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Notices push hot topics to council agenda
By Collin Gallant on March 4th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Frustration among several city councillors with city hall processes have spilled out in a series of “notices of motion” in hopes of getting council to endorse direct orders to administrators to act more quickly on controversial issues. Three such notices were given at Monday night’s meeting, meaning specific requests for information, or program and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phone line for new parents rural regions launched by PCA
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 4th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Primary Care Alberta has launched a service that helps refer new parents to postpartum care. The service helps connect Health Link 811 callers in North, South and Central zones to registered nurses who are skilled in postpartum care, and is available on a 24/7 basis to those with babies under two months of age. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat protestors express dissatisfaction with premier outside constituency office
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 4th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Approximately 20 residents, holding signs calling for resignation of the premier, gathered in front of Danielle Smith’s Brooks-Medicine Hat constituency office Saturday morning for a brief protest prior to her arrival in the Hat today. Along with calling for her resignation for the UCP government’s involvement in an alleged health-care spending scandal, protestors gathered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters can learn river ecology with MHIP nature walk
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com erpretive Program is diving deep into the mysteries of River Ecology with their latest nature walk. “Are you interested in a riverside nature walk? Join an interpreter for an hour-long walk as we will discuss the plants and animals that rely on this area and how they support each other,” said Erika Derman, Park ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Healthcare budget does not focus on real problem, says Friends of Medicare
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Friends of Medicare’s Chris Gallaway expressed his disappointment in the direction of Healthcare in the province, following the 2025 Budget. He explained that from his time listening to various residents and healthcare workers in the province, he feels that the solution to issues in the province is obvious, but the government is not implementing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wildfire prevention a shared responsibility says Minister of Forestry and Parks
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With wildfire season now underway, Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen issued a statement asking for Albertans to be proactive and prepared. “Alberta has faced unprecedented wildfire challenges, and our government is committed to a three-pronged approach to wildfire preparations: prevention, mitigation and readiness to respond,” said Loewen. The key to prevention efforts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘They’re Stoked’ Industry welcomes city carbon deal
By Collin Gallant on March 1st, 2025
@@CollinGallant Local plan owners are encouraged that one of the world’s largest energy infrastructure companies is taking over a proposed carbon sequestration hub, while the head of the city’s energy committee says it’s the right move for Medicine Hat. Imperial Oil will takeover “Project Clear Horizon” it was announced this week, while a final agreement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students remain shortchanged in budget, says ATA president
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 1st, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Heading into the tabling of the 2025-26 Budget, Alberta Teachers’ Association president Jason Schilling said the province must spend, at minimum, $11.35 billion on education to dig the province out of a four-year trend on being last in per-student funding in Canada. The total expense for kindergarten to Grade 12 funding in the 2025-26 ... Read More »
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