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MH Interpretive Program hosting outdoor landscape watercolour workshop
By Medicine Hat News on May 18th, 2023
Medicine Hat’s Interpretive Program is inviting Hatters to relax and take in the beautiful landscape at Police Point Park during an upcoming outdoor* watercolour painting workshop. Taking place June 3 from 1-3 p.m., the workshop is open to individuals of all experience levels, a recommended 12 years of age and up. The workshop is $5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health, finances dominate Brooks-MH debate
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 18th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Sparring on health care and government finances, candidates in the Brooks-Medicine Hat riding took the stage for the second and final time on Wednesday night. Danielle Smith, the incumbent and premier on a re-election campaign, said her government is on the right track and is making needed changes in health. New Democratic challenger Gwendoline ... Read More »
1 responseNDP candidate gets into debate after initially pulling out
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 18th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews An election forum Wednesday had a full slate of candidates despite a statement by the New Democrat campaigns earlier this week that they would not take part. One night earlier, the Brooks Chamber of Commerce made a similar “late entry” exemption, allowing Brooks-Medicine Hat NDP candidate Gwendoline Dirk to take part after other candidates ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former student organizes George P. Vanier reunion
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 18th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Brydon Marchand started attending George P. Vanier School in 1989 before graduating in 2003. About to turn 40 years old in late June this year, he wanted to have a reunion with teachers and fellow classmates before he reaches that milestone. “I’ve been there so many years ago. I haven’t seen my teachers for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nick Gale to become Catholic schools’ chief deputy superintendent
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 18th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com There is a transition going on within the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education as chief deputy superintendent Chuck Hellman is retiring and Nick Gale will be moving into that role on Aug. 1. “The last few months and the next month-and-a-half to come, I’m working side by side with Chuck. Right now, we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith hosts first local event since campaign launched
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 18th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant More than 300 supporters crowded the parking lot of United Conservative election headquarters in Medicine Hat to hear Danielle Smith in the first campaign event in the riding for the UCP Leader. “Here in southeast Alberta we know rural Alberta will play a continued role in the growth of our province,” she told the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Trishaw’ accessible cycling experience officially launches for Medicine Hat seniors
By KENDALL KING on May 18th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Members of Bike Medicine Hat, Cycling Without Age Canada, Cypress View Foundation and the community gathered Wednesday for the launch of a new accessible cycling program for seniors. First reported by the News in October 2022, the local Cycling Without Age program allows seniors, as well as people challenged with mobility, to safely experience ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transportation Safety Board releases report on south Sask. plane crash
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 17th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A plane that crashed near Shaunavon 18 months ago hit a telecommunications tower, shearing off its wing, before hitting the ground, killing the two men aboard, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada has ruled. The crash occurred at about 10 a.m. on Sept. 18, 2022, about 10 kilometres south of Shaunavon, as the Cessna ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Debate lineups leave many wanting after NDP candidates pull out
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 17th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Organizers are disappointed and opponents are critical that local New Democrat candidates pulled out of three election debates that kicked off Tuesday in southeast Alberta ridings, but a political science professor says the effect on the race may be negligible. Officials with the Gwendoline Dirk and Cathy Hogg campaigns said they will miss the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Push continues for local fix, release program to tackle feral cat issues
By KENDALL KING on May 17th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat could see introduction of a trap-neuter/spay-release program in coming months – a program animal welfare advocates say is much needed to address the overpopulation of feral cats. Potential introduction of a TNR program has been a topic of considerable discussion in Medicine Hat for upwards of 10 years, as animal advocates and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province quietly appoints pair to local police board
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 17th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The provincial government added two members to the Medicine Hat Police Commission late last month, but they won’t be formally introduced until after the election is over, the News has confirmed. The News has independently confirmed two appointees are among more than a dozen people named by the province under new powers it gained ... Read More »
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