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Aurora plans to keep local facility by selling to subsidiary
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 4th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The owner of the partially completed Aurora Sun facility in Medicine Hat says it is encouraged by the conversion of a similar massive greenhouse and processing facility in Leduc. Aurora Cannabis now plans to keep the local facility by selling it to a subsidiary. Without specifically outlining future plans, Aurora said in financial reports ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beat the Heat shines under blazing Canada Day sun
By Medicine Hat News on July 4th, 2023
Medicine Hat News Skaters of all ages put their skills on display to celebrate Canada Day at the Medicine Hat Skateboard Association’s Beat the Heat competition. The event certainly lived up to its moniker, with highs reaching 36C, but that didn’t stop spectators or competitors from making the most of the day. Jayson Guenther took ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Visual, performance arts to serve as main components for art-centred learning at Dr. Ken Sauer School
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 4th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Visual and performance arts will be the two components of the art-centred learning at Dr. Ken Sauer School, which will start being implemented in the 2023-24 school year. Laura Gale, acting vice-principal at River Heights School, will be moving into her new role as principal of Dr. Ken Sauer School in September 2023. “We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPSD taking new learning approach at two schools
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 1st, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division is working on a new approach to learning at both Crestwood School and Dr. Ken Sauer School. Crestwood will become a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) centred learning school and Sauer will have arts-centred learning. Corey Sadlemyer, assistant superintendent: Inclusive Mindset, stated, “We know there is an interest ... Read More »
1 responseAs summer heat sets in, owners must make dog safety a top priority
By JAMES TUBB on July 1st, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Dog safety in the summer heat comes down to owners knowing their four-legged friends and playing it safe. Adam Jones, owner of All Dogs Great and Small Daycare and Training, says summer poses a lot of risk to dogs, more so than winter, with heat stroke, which can develop at any temperature above 30 ... Read More »
1 responseCrestwood’s STEM learning will be open to all local students
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 1st, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) centred learning at Crestwood School will create students who think like a scientist, approach problems like a scientist and allow them to tinker, play, explore and be curious using science as a lens. The school is working on visualizing what the rollout will look like while maintaining a ... Read More »
1 responseCypress County issues fire ban, including Canada Day fireworks
By Medicine Hat News on June 30th, 2023
Cypress County has issued a fire ban effective immediately, meaning those looking to set off fireworks in celebration of Canada Day will need to make a new plan or find a new location. The ban — issued Thursday morning due to lack of precipitation, hot and dry conditions and resource management – amends any previous ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Criminal harassment charge withdrawn against local web broadcaster
By Medicine Hat News on June 30th, 2023
A charge of criminal harassment has been withdrawn against a Medicine Hat webcaster who claimed he visited the home of a city firefighter to build a case for private prosecution in an alleged case of assault. Tom Fougere, who operates “Community TV” on an internet site, was charged March 2, 2022 by Redcliff RCMP after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New arena in Dunmore officially breaks ground
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 30th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com A long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony for the Community Ranch Arena at the Dunmore Equestrian Centre took place Wednesday. Construction on the 140-foot by 275-foot arena will begin in the coming weeks. Director Joyce Stuber mentioned in her opening address that materials should be arriving just after the 2023 Heritage Gather Festival, July 14-16. Director Cathy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City names economic development director
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 30th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The city has hired a well-known economic development figure in southeast Albert as its new director of economic development. Selena McLean-Moore, who worked for almost two decades as a regional co-ordinator for various provincial ministries overseeing jobs, innovation and industry development, will take over the post next week. The hiring comes almost exactly one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s microgrants a success but lots of money left
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 30th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A series of “microgrants” offered by City Hall to promote the arts and community building are being well received, but three quarters of money is still available. This year the city dedicated $20,000 in total for community groups who applied for up to $500 in funding to bolster “community connection” or promote “Arts, Culture, ... Read More »
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