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Continuing Education grant another sign of the right path for Moch
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 27th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Jolene Moch, fourth-year education student at Medicine Hat College, recently received the PEO Program for Continuing Education grant. The program was established in 1973 to provide grants to women in both the U.S. and Canada who return to school following an interruption in their education. The grant has helped Moch immensely with tuition and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter charged with arson following investigation
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 26th, 2023
A Medicine Hat man was charged with arson Tuesday. Early in the afternoon on Sunday, the Medicine Hat Police Service and the Medicine Hat Fire Department responded to two separate fires that occurred within two hours of each other, the first reported at the Medicine Hat Lodge and other at the Medicine Hat Mall. An ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broken Llama Pinatas brings back locally-sourced gift-style advent calendars
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 26th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Local businesses are again getting into the Christmas spirit with a locally produced array of products for an advent calendar. Broken Llama Pinatas produces the custom creation that feature 25 small gifts to be discovered on the 25 days leading up to Dec. 25. They are now taking pre-orders and finalizing the array of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charlie Fox becomes MHC’s first Elder-on-Campus
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 26th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Elder Charlie Fox is no stranger to Medicine Hat College and has just become its inaugural Elder-on-Campus, a role that will facilitate MHC’s commitment to Indigenous education and cultural integration. “Elder Fox’s rich Indigenous knowledge and histories will be critical in fostering the academic success and support of MHC students and campus community,” says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business Briefs: Alberta Grains, new standalone organization, names its first executive director
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 26th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Alberta Grains has hired its first executive director after the former Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions amalgamated into a single organization. The interim board announced Monday it had hired Michael Flynn, a former head of Alberta FireSmart and Canadian Association of Petroleum Land Administration, to its top administrative post citing his experience with stakeholder ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McCoy students receive ‘life-saving’ naloxone training
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 26th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Kym Porter with the Medicine Hat Drug Coalition and Judi Frank with the Red Cross were at Monsignor McCoy High School this week to deliver optional naloxone training to any student interested in receiving it. “Similar to CPR or first aid, Naloxone training is a life-saving skill,” stated Hugh Lehr, associate superintendent learning services ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PRPS board honours Community Champions for Education
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 26th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Prairie Rose Public Schools board presented the 2023 Community Champion for Education awards at Desert Blume Golf Course on Tuesday, based off nominations by both community and PRPS staff. PRPS Board of Trustees Advocacy Committee, made up of trustees Shauna VanderSpruit, Graeme Dennis and Nancy Haraga, then chose winners. “Education is the cornerstone ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat Public Library requests $373,000 increase in city funding
By Medicine Hat News on October 26th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Public Library, which sets its own budget but receives its major funding from the city, is requesting a $373,000 increase next year. Those funds are needed to address security concerns and cover costs that for several years have been covered from reserve funding. “In 2024 we’re really looking forward to engaging with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Golf and Country Club, Connaught Golf Course could have new city leases soon
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 26th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Two golf courses in the city could have their leases extended by 10 years, if council approves a committee item discussed Monday. The Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club and Connaught Golf Course both sit on city-owned land, and have been without current agreements since 2020. Administrators told council’s public services committee that negotiations, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hill home build will go ahead after council approval
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 25th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A plan to build a new luxury home on an outcropping of the Southeast Hill will be allowed to proceed after council approved the development permit last week. That came over the objections of neighbours who feared work to install piles and a new foundation could destabilize the slope of their own foundations. It ... Read More »
1 responseBoo Fest melds Halloween with mental health awareness
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 25th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Boo Fest, a free family-friendly event, is happening Sunday at Police Point Park from 1-4 p.m. This is the first Halloween event hosted by the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Recovery College and will include a spooky scavenger hunt, face painting, pumpkin decorating, wheel of fortune and a bake sale. While everyone can come dressed ... Read More »
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