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Medicine Hat News editorial board statement
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 14th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews An article published in Saturday’s edition of the News titled “Remains from Saratoga gravesite close to coming home” included dated language that has detracted from the important subject matter and caused hurt among the Indigenous community. The article, touching on years-long efforts to repatriate human remains found in historical graves in the city, described ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SE Alberta craft distillery wins big on national stage
By Medicine Hat News on March 14th, 2023
A southeast Alberta craft distillery has been bestowed 10 awards for excellence in the 2022 Canadian Artisan Spirit Competition. Pivot Spirits, located in Rolling Hills, earned three gold, three silver and four bronze awards, alongside medals for distinctions, excellence and merit. “It feels so good,” Pivot Spirits founder and co-owner Lars Hirch said of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Remains from Saratoga gravesite close to coming home
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 11th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Pat Ledene and Nancy Hoffman-Cayenne are old friends who fight like family sitting around a kitchen table, cutting each other off, naming off relations, and going in all directions to describe Saratoga Park. The area of the South Flats neighbourhood where Metis and Indigenous families saw its hard times, was largely shunned by the ... Read More »
1 responseSuspect charged following string of break and enters
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 11th, 2023
A break and enter suspect is facing charges following a string of break-ins in southeast Alberta after being arrested in Medicine Hat. ALERT Medicine Hat’s regional property crime unit began investigating the break-ins in November after receiving numerous reports from local businesses. Police say several fast-food restaurants were targeted in and around the city as ... Read More »
1 responseSt. Michael’s hosts first science fair since pandemic
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 11th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com St. Michael’s School held its first science fair since 2019 on Friday. Teacher Laura Hoffman has been the organizer of the fair for more than 20 years and, after 40 years, is retiring this year. “I couldn’t imagine not finishing up without doing a science fair. The kids love it and it’s a great ... Read More »
1 responseRedcliff students adopt eight Rwandan gorillas
By KENDALL KING on March 11th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com What began as a school reading project became a collaborative stewardship initiative when students, staff and supporters of Redcliff’s Margaret Wooding School came together and raised more than $900 to support the welfare of gorillas in Rwanda. “As a school, we decided to do a One School, One Book project, which involves the whole ... Read More »
1 responseWalsh Visitor Information Centre adding staff, extending hours
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 11th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com This year the Walsh Visitor Information Centre will open seven days a week. Last year the Centre was open from Wednesday to Sunday but Sean Rooney, communications coordinator with Cypress County who manages Walsh Visitor Information Centre, explained they want to serve the community better. The idea was put before council, which agreed to ... Read More »
1 responseCypress-MH UCP hopefuls meet in debate
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 11th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The two men vying to be the United Conservative candidate in Cypress-Medicine Hat say they agree on a lot of things: promoting the region, boosting irrigation and supporting premier Danielle Smith as the government tackles health, mental health and addictions issues. But James Finkbeiner and Justin Wright each say they are the best qualified ... Read More »
1 responseRotary Music Festival Results, Wed./Thur.
By Medicine Hat News on March 11th, 2023
Wednesday SPEECH Stand-Alone Monologue-14yrs & under – Angelina Poddar Stand-Alone Monologue-17yrs & under – Fatema Riaz Solo Scene-Modern-17yrs & under – Anna Rose Thomas Lyric Poetry Solo-14yrs & under – Jeeya Gupta Solo Scene-Shakespeare-14yrs & under – Jeeya Gupta Solo Scene-Shakespeare-17yrs & under – Stirling Clark CHORAL SPEECH St. Louis Elementary School Kindergarten Class Thursday ... Read More »
1 responseHigdon Hall COVID centre closing Sunday
By Medicine Hat News on March 11th, 2023
Alberta Health Services is shutting down its Higdon Hall COVID-19 assessment and immunization centre Sunday, and will relocate services to the Medicine Hat Community Health clinic. The centre first opened as an assessment site, then transitioned to include immunization. Throughout its operation, it has shut down only temporarily for Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede-related events. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final week to apply for Culture Days funding
By Medicine Hat News on March 11th, 2023
Community organizations planning to host events for Alberta Culture Days, which take place throughout the month of September, have one week left to apply for provincial grant funding. Grants of up to $10,000 are available to help offset the cost of feature and pop-up celebration events. Eligible organizations must apply for funding by Mar. 17. ... Read More »
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