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Office 231 starts up wish list drive for Ronald McDonald House
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 22nd, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Office 231, a group of five like-minded psychologists has started a wish list drive in support of the local Ronald McDonald House. Giving back to the community and creating visibility around important issues is important to those who work at Office 231, says Dr. Angela Irvine, a member of the group, was inspired by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor’s professional conduct hearing verdict will take a while
By KENDALL KING on October 22nd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A professional conduct hearing for a Medicine Hat doctor accused of sexual assault concluded Friday, however it could be several weeks to months before a verdict is announced. Dr. Ian Gebhardt, a family physician operating in Medicine Hat since 2007, stood before an Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons hearing tribunal this week regarding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City, CFSEA team up for a 13-week kindness campaign
By Medicine Hat News on October 22nd, 2022
The City of Medicine Hat and Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta are teaming up to spread kindness with a 13-week public campaign. The Spread Kindness YXH campaign launches Nov. 13, which is World Kindness Day, and runs through Feb. 17, 2023 which is National Random Act of Kindness Day. In the time between those dates, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic board adds another Grade 1 teacher; among 15 news hires this year
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 22nd, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education trustees have made a motion to hire another Grade 1 teacher for St. Patrick’s School due to high student numbers in each of the three classes. Deputy superintendent Chuck Hellman said, “We had the ad out the next day. It was in for less than a week and ... Read More »
1 responseVeiner Centre operator to rebrand for clarity
By Medicine Hat News on October 22nd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Kerby Centre, the operator of Medicine Hat’s Veiner and Strathcona centres, is rebranding under the name Unison, for Generations 50-plus. The rebranding will not affect either centres’ name, services or programming. Instead, representatives say it will help to unite the centres and their Calgary-based sister centre – Kerby Centre – under a recognizable brand ... Read More »
1 responseCity Briefs: Carry Drive’s new concrete islands explained
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 22nd, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Mysterious concrete islands that appeared on Carry Drive after road construction this summer were explained at a city committee on Thursday. They are medians, officials said, and meant to protect drivers turning across lanes on the busy route without blocking those cars coming from behind. Councillors on the committee told officials they have been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks-MH ballot set, fifth candidate joins race
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 22nd, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant What was thought to be a three-way race now features five candidates to become the MLA for Brooks-Medicine Hat riding. The late addition of Jeevan Mangat, aligned with the Wildrose Independence Party, was added Thursday to the ballot that was finalized on Friday afternoon. Already registered are Premier Danielle Smith, who is seeking a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Casa Amigos’ Halloween celebration weekend set for just before the big day
By Medicine Hat News on October 22nd, 2022
Get into the spirit of the season with Casa Amigos’ Halloween celebration weekend taking place Oct. 28 and 29. The weekend kicks off at 8 p.m. Oct. 28 with Friday Fright Night Trivia. Registration is $20 per team of four to six people. Prizes will be awarded to the most knowledgeable teams. The party lasts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter wins Be The Change Award for longtime volunteering with Girl Guides
By Medicine Hat News on October 22nd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com@kkingmhn Hatter Linda Gove is being recognized for her long-standing involvement in Girl Guides of Canada with Medicine Hat Police Service’s Be the Change Award. Created in honour of International Women’s Day, the award is given monthly to a community member who has worked to improve the lives of women and girls locally, while advancing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sound Lovers holding grand opening at new location
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 21st, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Sound Lovers Audio Video has a new location with a grand opening coming up next week on Oct. 28 and 29. Manufacturer representatives will be at the store to answer questions and talk to people, and refreshments from King Bagel will be available. For owner, John Foubert, the grand opening is more about where ... Read More »
3 responsesCity plans more EV charging stations
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 21st, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Six electric vehicle charging stations could be installed in the city centre by next fall, a city committee heard Thursday. The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre is a provincial agency that works with cities. It will pay about half the cost of placing four charging outlets at the recently finished Towne Square development across ... Read More »
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