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Sports Institute helping students improve mindset
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 4th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Sophie James is a Grade 8 student at Alexandra Middle School. She likes sports and wanted to expand her athleticism and that’s why she enrolled in the school’s sports institute last year and has continued in it this year. Last year, due to pandemic restrictions, the program was more limited and she is enjoying ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In Court: Man facing drug, firearms charges after fentanyl bust will remain in jail
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 3rd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The man who police say had three kilograms of fentanyl in his car during a traffic stop last weekend will remain in custody until at least next week, but now has a lawyer. John Elford, 52, of Edmonton, made his first appearance in Medicine Hat Provincial Court earlier this week when he was remanded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Alberta Humane Society shutters but proud of its work
By KENDALL KING on February 3rd, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com The Southern Alberta Humane Society recently announced it would be closing permanently, and while many are saddened by the closure, SAHS president De Seaton says she is also proud of all the organization achieved in its four years of operation. Seaton announced the closure via Facebook, stating health concerns led to her to resign ... Read More »
1 responseLocal renewable diesel refinery still a go, its CEO says
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 3rd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Planning to build a renewable diesel refinery on land east of Dunmore is moving forward, according to the locally-based head of the company behind the project, and could make major strides this year. That comes 18 months after a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Cielo Renewable Diesel refinery in Cypress County where investors were told ... Read More »
1 responseProvince creates Women’s Hub online directory
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 3rd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Government has created an online directory called Women’s Hub. The webpage contains links to government supports available for women. “This is an example of how we are making life easier for Albertans by hosting a one-stop shop for women to be able to access information, supports and education,” said Dale Nally, Minister ... Read More »
1 responseProvincial minister says red tape reduction is making waves
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 3rd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Since 2019, there were 575 red tape initiatives, resulting in a gross reduction of 36% of the red tape the current government inherited, its minister tells the News. The net reduction is 27% as new legislation was brought in during those years, and the plan is to have a net 33% reduction by the ... Read More »
1 responseHat woman gets life, no parole for 14 years, for murdering friend
By Delon Shurtz Southern Alberta Newspapers on February 3rd, 2023
A 28-year-old woman who wrapped a rope around the neck of her friend, then strangled her to death, was sentenced this week to life in prison with no chance of parole for at least 14 years. Melissa Martens-Lagasse of Medicine Hat was sentenced Tuesday in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, where Justice Vaughan Hartigan said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge announces naming rights agreement with Cavendish Farms for municipal recreation centre
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 3rd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews LETHBRIDGE Lethbridge city hall has a new $1-million naming rights agreement for a municipal recreation centre with Cavendish Farms. The 10-year deal will see the renaming of the Crossings Leisure Centre this month to reflect the Irving-family owned potato processor that this month celebrates the 10th anniversary of opening its processing plant in that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta to help low-income transit riders
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 3rd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The province will dedicate $6 million toward low-income transit passes in mid-sized and smaller communities including Medicine Hat as it expands a program previously limited to major cities. That had been a wish of Medicine Hat city council during the last term as it struggled to bring in more revenue to the highly taxpayer ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat Duplicate Bridge Club results for January
By Medicine Hat News on February 2nd, 2023
Results form the Medicine Hat Duplicate Bridge Club for the month of January. Jan. 3 North-South 1. Lloyd Fowlie – Lynn Fowlie 2. John Weatherhead – Rita Langford East-West 1. Don Borrowman – Ted Ganden 2. Terry Noble – Marnie Burry Jan. 6 North-South 1. Marnie Burry – Leslie Tomzcyk 2. Charlotte Jobb – John ... Read More »
1 responseAlexandra Sports Institute shaping athletic minds
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 2nd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Sports Institute program at Alexandra Middle School is for all students from Grade 7 through 9. Its intention is to build better athletes and provide students with a foundation to pursue a specific sport or activity. “All students can be athletes,” said vice principal Ray Neary. “It’s not a specialized program for students ... Read More »
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