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Man facing arson charges has troubled past with similar issues
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 28th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A local man with substantial mental disabilities who faces an arson charge after a garage fire this month was charged with a similar string of offences in 2011. And, in 1995, he was found not criminally responsible for setting fires that destroyed homes in Victoria, B.C., the News has learned. Joseph Haynes, 51, faces ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public schools board backs push to get more kids biking on sidewalks
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 28th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division held its first board meeting of the new academic year Tuesday, hearing from a local citizen looking to endorse child bike safety and encourage more ridership. Alex McCuaig spoke concerning the city’s Public Roads Bylaw, which he would like to see altered to allow for kids 14 years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Armed Forces honour fallen hero at highway rest stop
By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers on September 28th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews NEWELL COUNTY The Ranchland Teepee Rest Area, 17 kilometres west of Brooks, now features a memorial for the life, and sacrifice, of Cpl. Stephen Gibson, following a dedication ceremony on Sept. 26. “Today we have the privilege of being here along with 1 MP Regiment to pay tribute to Corporal Gibson, Steven Gibson, who ... Read More »
1 responseHundreds of young students take in dance production for Truth and Reconciliation
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 28th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com About 900 students got to experience New Dance Horizons perform Wednesday in honour of Truth and Reconciliation. The News caught up with co-artistic directors Robin and Edward Poitras following the show. “It was great I thought,” said Edward. “I was impressed that they controlled themselves. They weren’t screaming and throwing stuff.” “It was fun ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cancarb donation to MHC creates student bursaries
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 28th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com President of Cancarb Peter Donnelly presented a $15,000 cheque to Medicine Hat College on Sept. 15 to be awarded to students through bursaries over the next five years. “It is an honour and a great pleasure for us to be able to support Medicine Hat College as we count on them to have talented ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seek help locating missing woman not seen since late July
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 28th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Police Service is asking for public assistance in locating a missing woman. Police are looking for Sienna Elliott, reported as missing to MHPS on Tuesday. She has not been in contact with her family since July 26. Her last known address is in Medicine Hat, she was reportedly seen in Edmonton and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than 40 employers to attend MHC career expo Oct. 4
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 27th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College is hosting its fall career expo Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the main campus in Centennial Hall and the B-wing. More than 45 employers from across Western Canada will be in attendance, talking to potential employees about their organization, current job opportunities available and their application process. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic schools honouring Truth and Reconciliation this week
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 27th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Previously, schools within the Medicine hat Catholic Board of Education have individually held celebrations and learnings during the week leading up to Orange Shirt Day and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30. This year marks a decade since Orange Shirt Day was established as an observance, and MHCBE wanted to acknowledge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local opioid overdose deaths fall some but still on record pace
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 27th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Deaths from opioid overdoses and drug poisonings in Medicine Hat fell during June, but remained on pace to reach a new high in 2023. The latest data from the Alberta drug surveillance program notes three fatal incidents during that month, down from six in May, but bringing the six-month total in Medicine Hat to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Renewables not harming irrigation land: BRID
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 27th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The idea that renewable energy projects are taking valuable irrigated land out of agricultural production is being misunderstood, according to the head of an irrigation district in southeast Alberta that leases land for solar projects. Bow River Irrigation District general manager Richard Phillips told the News that land and water rights are being well ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan minimum wage goes to $14 Oct. 1
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 27th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Minimum wage in Saskatchewan is set to rise this weekend to $14 per hour, that province’s labour ministry has announced. That is a $1 increase for the rate that is reset every October and which is scheduled to hit $15 per hour in the fall of 2024. At that point the annual update will ... Read More »
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