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Construction funding approved for Holy Trinity Academy
By James Tubb on March 13th, 2024
ANNA SMITH asmith@medicinehatnews.com Local Journalism Initiative reporter Construction funding for Holy Trinity Academy has officially been approved as of Monday, in a release by the province detailing 43 priority school projects as part of the 2024 budget. The school, planned as a replacement for St. Francis Xavier that will be located on the current school ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rodeo Royalty host boot camp for potential queen competitors
By James Tubb on March 13th, 2024
ANNA SMITH Medicine Hat News Local Journalism Initiative Reporter asmith@medicinehatnews.com Sunday saw royalty hopefuls at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede office for their 2024 Boot Camp, to find out just what it takes to fill the boots of the queen and princess. “Boot camp is an annual thing that we provide for any ladies ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing arson charges will return to court next week
By Medicine Hat News on March 13th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News A Medicine Hat man being held in custody on arson charges has pleaded not guilty to one set of allegations while attorneys discuss the other, Court of Justice heard on Tuesday. Joseph Russell Haynes had his bail revoked earlier this year when police allege that he broke a 24-hour curfew at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks company fined after worker killed at job
By Medicine Hat News on March 13th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News A Brooks roadbuilding company has been fined almost $300,000 after a worker was buried and killed while cleaning out a gravel bin in July 2021. The fine was announced by Occupational Health and Safety officials on Tuesday morning. It resolves 15 initial charges laid against Smith Group Holdings, Ltd. and its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than 60 firefighters respond to large bale fire
By Medicine Hat News on March 13th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Firefighters from 13 different fire departments in Southeast Alberta were needed to help put out a huge bale fire near Medicine Hat on Monday. Cypress County emergency officials said 65 firefighters were on the scene from about noon until 10 p.m. bringing the fire under control by 5 p.m. and then dousing hotspots with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive centre offering new bee-friendly craft experience
By Medicine Hat News on March 13th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is hosting a new installation during their Pop-Up Pollinators series on March 22, offering a chance for visitors to do their part for their local ecosystem. This event will offer two creative activities, with the opportunity to make a new home for emerging young queens for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!We want your weather pics
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 13th, 2024
Have you taken any spectacular weather pictures lately? We want to see and showcase them! As the sun is shining more and more and spring weather approaches, the News is looking for more weather pictures from Hatters out and about in our scenic city. If you’ve captured a weather picture you would like featured in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power market remake could cut into city profits
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 13th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat is an insulated power market controlled by the municipal power company, but emerging changes to the Alberta power market could affect export profits and also drag down prices for local consumers, local administrators tell the News. Premier Danielle Smith has said for more than a year that she wanted to revisit some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olivia stands as most popular girls baby name in Sask.
By Medicine Hat News on March 13th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News Oliver and Olivia were the most popular names for baby boys and girls born in Saskatchewan last year, the province’s health statistics branch announced on Monday. It marks the ninth consecutive year Olivia has been on top of the list, while Oliver rose nine places in the latest figures. The province ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS seeking help locating missing woman
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 13th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Police Service is asking for public assistance in locating a missing vulnerable person. MHPS is asking residents to keep an eye out for Allissa Felske who has not been in contact with family members since mid-December. Police say the circumstances surrounding Felske’s disappearance are considered non-suspicious, but say there is concern for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s shelter celebrates international women’s day with 10th annual gala
By James Tubb on March 12th, 2024
Anna Smith asmith@medicinehatnews.com Local Journalism Initiative reporter Saturday marked one decade of the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society’s Bread and Roses Gala that was held in honour of International Women’s Day. The gala itself is named after a poem by James Oppenheim, which details a woman’s desire to live a full and rich life over ... Read More »
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