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Caregivers Lighthouse offering free workshop
By KENDALL KING on November 29th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Christmas can be a stressful time of year for anyone, but stress is often multiplied for individuals caring for elderly, ill or disabled family members, says Lorna Scott, founder of the Caregiver’s Lighthouse, a local caregivers support and empowerment organization. To help family caregivers navigate the Holiday Season, the Caregiver’s Lighthouse is hosting a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Documentary encourages men to embrace opening up
By KENDALL KING on November 29th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A new CBC Gem documentary exploring the ways in which understandings of masculinity are changing features input from several Medicine Hat and area residents. And now community members are invited to join in the conversation during a Thursday public screening and discussion at Medicine Hat Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Titled ‘Boys Will Be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Esplanade hosting Canada’s World Cup watch party
By JAMES TUBB on November 26th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb When Canada men’s soccer makes its second appearance on the biggest stage at the World Cup, the game will be shown on Medicine Hat’s grandest stage. Canada’s World Cup game Sunday at 9 a.m. against Croatia will be shown on the big screen at the Esplanade Theatre. The watch party is hosted by the ... Read More »
1 responseMajor solar play north of city now before regulators
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 26th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Saamis Solar, the massive solar panel array proposed for barren land north of Crescent Heights, is now before regulators with the hope it could be built over the next two years. The $600-million project would see concrete pads placed on the former dry pond of the Westco Fertilizer plant and adjoining land owned by ... Read More »
1 responseApplications for federal pandemic recovery funding available through CFSEA in new year
By Medicine Hat News on November 26th, 2022
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is helping to support local non-profit organizations and charities with pandemic recovery efforts through its new Community Services Fund launching Jan. 6, 2023. Stemming from a one-time federal pandemic recovery investment of $400 million, the funding is available to non-profit organizations, charities and Indigenous governing bodies across the country. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Be The Change Award winner honoured for empowering women, girls
By Medicine Hat News on November 26th, 2022
Hatter Danielle Skogen has been named Medicine Hat Police Service’s November Be The Change Award recipient for her work empowering girls and women from Alberta to Ethiopia. Raised in Medicine Hat, Skogen left the city to attend post-secondary school, graduating with a Bachelor of Education in 2011. She then worked as a teacher in Calgary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hwy 3 twinning planned over 10 years
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 26th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Several elected officials were scattered among the crowd of about 50 at a press conference Friday in Medicine Hat, where Premier Danielle Smith announced she has asked Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen to begin plans to twin the remaining portions of Highway 3. As a first step, a request for proposals ... Read More »
1 responseMore than 68K km travelled in first e-scooter season
By KENDALL KING on November 26th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat and Bird Canada’s e-scooter pilot program has had a successful first season, Bird Canada chief operating officer Alex Petre says. Launched in May, the one-year program aims to provide Hatters aged 16-plus with an alternative mode of transportation to move throughout the city. While Bird Canada has not yet ... Read More »
1 responseMHPL seeks marginal funding increase for 2023
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 26th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The Medicine Hat Public Library is calling for minimal new funding in 2023, but says $50,000 in additional money from the City of Medicine Hat would bolster staffing levels to a manageable level and transform an onsite social worker position from part to full time. That is to help address “societal” pressures on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premier Smith in the Hat today to talk Highway 3 twinning
By Medicine Hat News on November 25th, 2022
At 1 p.m. today, Premier Danielle Smith and the Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors, Devin Dreeshen, will provide an update on the twinning of Highway 3. The press conference will take place at Delta Irrigation at 2730 Gershaw Drive SW. The conference will be livestreamed at alberta.ca/news as well as on Premier Smith’s Facebook ... Read More »
1 responseFree mini quilting workshop at TREX Space on Dec. 3
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 25th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com A free workshop is taking place at TREX Space called Intuitive Mini Quilting led by Grace Wirzba (gwirzba.wixsite.com). Wirzba is a Lethbridge-based artist and has created the exhibition, which is on display at TREX Space now, called Pretend Foraging in Sleeved Blankets. Wirzba will be in Medicine Hat on Dec. 3 and will be ... Read More »
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