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Catholic division installs dispensers for free menstrual products
By KENDALL KING on October 1st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com United Way of Southeast Alberta and Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education have partnered to introduce free-of-charge menstrual products in schools across the division – an initiative board chair Kathy Glasgo says creates a sense of safety and security for students, allowing them to focus on education. Initiated in early spring, the partnership culminated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter in prison for multiple sex assaults, facing more charges, now to have dangerous offender hearing
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 30th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man who police believe is a serial rapist will be the subject of a dangerous offender hearing, according to local Crown prosecutors. Claudio Tovar-Aguilar was sentenced to seven years in prison last January on four counts of sexual assault, and has pleaded guilty to two separate charges of sexually assaulting a ... Read More »
2 responsesNo farmers market on this weekend
By Medicine Hat News on September 30th, 2022
Construction in Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s Cypress Centre has resulted in the cancellation of Saturday’s farmers market. The market is scheduled to make a final return for the 2022 season Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m... Read More »
2 responsesSuicide supports contact list
By Medicine Hat News on September 30th, 2022
If there is an immediate risk of suicide or bodily harm to yourself or another individual, always dial 911. For non-immediate supports: Canada Suicide Prevention Services – call (24/7): 1-833-456-4566 – text (2-10 p.m.): 45645 Alberta Health Services Mental Health Line – call (24/7): 1-877-303-2642 Kids Help Phone – call (24/7): 1-800-668-6868 – online chat ... Read More »
1 responseMHC and Miywasin hosting Truth and Reconciliation walk
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 30th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College and the Miywasin Friendship Centre are co-hosting an event today for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. The event will take place at the front of the college, where there will be a stage set up and space for lawn chairs. The event will begin with a 1.5-kilometre walk at 4 ... Read More »
1 responseSign onto fixed utility rates ASAP, city officials urge
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 30th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant With power prices set to climb, city officials are again stressing local customers should consider signing on to fixed rates for the power and gas they use. That’s after more than a year of near or record-setting power prices for those without fixed contracts as default rates have risen to new highs. Indications are ... Read More »
1 responseSchools set the focus on reconciliation
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 30th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Classes in each school division have been taking part in activities for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation throughout the week. Some classes in the Medicine Hat Public School Division are using a free internet program available through the National Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The program was available starting this past Monday and ends ... Read More »
4 responsesFour years for Calgary man busted in 2020 by Hat police on drug charges
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 30th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Calgary man arrested by local police in a drug investigation will serve a total of four years, a judge ruled on Wednesday in Medicine Hat Provincial Court Robert Jones, 55, was arrested on May 1, 2020 in Bassano when undercover police officers in the Southeastern Alberta ALERT organized crime unit arranged a drug ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Astronomy Club calling out to all stargazers
By KENDALL KING on September 30th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com `The Medicine Hat Astronomy Club is opening its doors to potential new members on Oct. 8 for its Membership-Drive Night event. Founded in 1979, the club has long been a meeting place for amateur astronomers in southeast Alberta. Over the past 43 years of operation, the club’s membership has fluctuated, reaching as many as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stolen Jeep crashes through garage, driver gets away from city police, K9s
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 29th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A stolen Jeep smashed into a front garage in Crescent Heights on Wednesday morning before the driver eluded police with tracking dogs in the search. Medicine Hat police say the crash occurred at 5:54 a.m. when a Jeep Grand Cherokee, later found to have been stolen in Brooks, hit the door and sidewall of ... Read More »
2 responsesHow The Hell Did I Get Here?: Exploring the road to healing
By DOMINIQUE HIRSCH Special to the News on September 29th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The road to healing a mental illness can be long, arduous and full of missteps along the way. ‘How the Hell Did I Get Here?’ published six months ago by local author, Shannon Mondor will take you through her journey of addiction and her eventual healing. Mondor held a book signing at the Cypress ... Read More »
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