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MHC instructor has artwork selected for permanent collection by Alberta Foundation of the Arts
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 2nd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com An art and design instructor at Medicine Hat College has had her work purchased for the permanent collection of the Alberta Foundation of the Arts. Jessica Plattner remains a professional working artist while teaching at MHC, which she feels is important for the students she teaches because she has the experience to support her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal employee raises in line with other regions: Ministry of Jobs
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 2nd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Raises for municipal employees and police officers in Medicine Hat agreed to this winter are generally in line with other contract settlements in the province, according to new data from the Alberta Ministry of Jobs. In April, the City of Medicine Hat’s main bargaining unit, represented by Canadian Union of Public Employees, No. 46, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another busy Stampede had something for all
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 2nd, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com This year’s Stampede attendance was strong. “We’re glad to be back doing what we do,” says Ron Edwards, general manager of the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede in regards to turnout now being comparable to pre-pandemic levels. Although there are no official numbers yet, the Midway revenue was record breaking and higher than last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS reports nothing but ‘low level’ issues at Stampede
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 2nd, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com This year’s Stampede was rather boring and tame for the Medicine Hat Police Service, and that’s just the way they like it. There were a few certain incident types that increased, but other than that reports decreased from 2022. “It was a great result overall,” says Sgt. Adam Gregory of the Community Support Unit. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Exploring Earth’s Climate at Police Point Park
By Medicine Hat News on August 1st, 2023
Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is inviting Hatters young and old to come out and learn more about earth’s atmosphere with its newest display at Police Point Park, Exploring Earth’s Climate. The display features a giant game of ‘Tipping Points’ Jenga, which challenges participants with keeping the healthy planet in balance, as well as information about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawk nest delays solar array hearing
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 1st, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The discovery of a hawk nest in northwest Medicine Hat is the reason behind delaying a hearing into building the largest urban solar array in Canada. The Saamis Solar project was proposed in late 2019 to cover former industrial land north of Crescent Heights, and an expanded version is currently before provincial utility regulators. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede Night Shows another success despite still lower than pre-pandemic numbers
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 1st, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com It was a typical trilogy of Night Shows this year at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede. The Grandstand hosted a series of artists on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday with Dean Brody (more than 2,200 attendants), Joe Nichols (more than 1,200) and Vanilla Ice (topping 2,000) respectively. “We haven’t got the final count yet,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede spectators educated on importance of horse health through equine therapy
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 1st, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com Stampede guests were able to learn all about maintaining horse health through a daily equine therapy workshop hosted by Hilary Blanchette of Holsom Equine. Blanchette says the need for horse rehabilitation and conditioning services is sizable in southeast Alberta, and she showcased the importance of that care to dozens each day at the Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local pet lover hoping to start free search and rescue op
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 1st, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com Local animal lover Loretta Beauchesne is starting up a new charitable initiative aimed at helping owners locate lost pets and animals. Beauchesne says she hopes to fundraise for some drones to be used by volunteers in the areas where pets may go missing, such as vast expanses of rural fields. She is starting a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF applies to close ammonia plant in UK
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 1st, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews CF Industries has applied to permanently close ammonia production at a United Kingdom site that it idled last year due to skyrocketing natural gas prices in Europe. The company’s site at Billingham, in northern England, would still produce ammonium nitrate and nitric acid fertilizer with imported ammonia “just as its done” since ammonia production ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Up in smoke
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 29th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The issue of Aurora Sun is an unhappy topic that’s gone on so long that it’s hard to muster much enthusiasm for puns, such as the dream of 500 jobs at the incomplete pot plant going up in smoke. The bubble bursting on the recreational marijuana market has been well documented over three years ... Read More »
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