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Classes at John Paul II School get crazy and chaotic for Root Cellar

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 18th, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com There was a cardboard arcade fundraiser happening at Ecole St. John Paul II School on Friday in support of the Root Cellar. The creation of the event was a collaboration between a Grade 6 English class and a Grade 5/6 French class at the school. The participating classes took a vote on what charity ... Read More »

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Stay informed about sexual and reproductive health: AHS

By KENDALL KING on February 18th, 2023

kking@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Health Services is encouraging Albertans to remain informed about sexual and reproductive health as data shows sexually transmitted infections are on the rise across the province. The province’s most recent STI and HIV report was made public last July, but its findings were recirculated earlier this week in recognition of Canada’s annual Sexual ... Read More »

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Update: Leisure pool open once again at Big Marble Go Centre

By Medicine Hat News on February 18th, 2023

A mechanical issue which forced Big Marble Go Centre to temporarily close its leisure pool area has been solved and the pool was open as of Noon Saturday. The pool, which contains a wave pool, lazy river and tot pool, was temporarily closed by the Centre earlier in the week and was expected to be ... Read More »

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Volunteer judges needed for science fairs

By Medicine Hat News on February 18th, 2023

Judges and volunteers are needed to assist with several local science fairs upcoming through March and April. PRAXIS Medicine Hat’s Praxis Science Outreach Society is seeking judges for science fairs taking place between Mar. 10 and Apr. 1. Interested individuals my choose from a variety of time slots and locations. Previous judging experience is not ... Read More »

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More emergency department closures to endure at Milk River Health Centre

By Medicine Hat News on February 18th, 2023

Milk River Health Centre’s emergency department will face several temporary closures next week due to a lack of physician coverage. The centre’s ED will be closed from noon Feb. 20 to 8 a.m. Feb. 21; from 5 p.m. Feb. 21 to 8 a.m. Feb 22; and from 8 a.m. Feb. 23 to 8 a.m. Feb. ... Read More »

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TREX seeks artists for upcoming exhibits

By KENDALL KING on February 18th, 2023

kking@medicinehatnews.com TREX Southeast is looking to connect with artists from Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Brooks and elsewhere in the region who would like their work to be considered for upcoming exhibits. The Travelling Exhibition (TREX) program is an initiative supported by Alberta Foundation for the Arts, which curates and makes accessible visual art exhibits across a ... Read More »

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Provincial well subsidy could be moot for Medicine Hat

By COLLIN GALLANT on February 18th, 2023

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant With its own abandonment program well underway, the City of Medicine Hat is interested in a potential provincial subsidy program to plug sites and reduce environmental liability, but officials are not yet sure how it would work or if it would fit with the city’s plans. That comes as new reports show the city ... Read More »

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Kindness benches delivered to schools

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 17th, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com Pink Shirt Day is Grade 4 student Olivia Mardian’s favourite, and to have a Blue Imp Be Kind bench delivered to her school, Ken Sauer, makes this one extra special. “I don’t like when people bully because it’s not nice,” she said. Blue Imp delivered 13 benches to public schools, six to Catholic schools, ... Read More »

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Newell County likely adopting tax incentives for commercial projects

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 17th, 2023

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Newell County is proposing to cap municipal tax rates for major new construction projects in the county around Brooks, along with other tax rebates for new commercial development. First reading of the proposed bill took place Feb. 9, and would also provide a 50 per cent rebate for five years to new or renovated ... Read More »

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Drones in agriculture: The wave of now

By COLLIN GALLANT on February 17th, 2023

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The long-predicted entry of drone technology in farming, energy and other sectors has already taken hold, according to presenters at an industry development conference Thursday in Medicine Hat. And they say there is still a lot of runway in developing unmanned aircraft in those and emerging sectors. “We think the opportunity is out there, ... Read More »

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Prairie Rose approves proposal for Seven Persons shop class

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 17th, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com A few months ago, Seven Persons School did a presentation to the Prairie Rose School Division board about building a shop class area. The proposal was brought forward for approval by trustee Graeme Dennis at the Feb. 14 meeting. “Building a shop there would enhance student learning and is important in a rural setting. ... Read More »

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