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Local school, several local businesses come together for online Facebook auction
By LAUREN THOMSON Special to the News on May 15th, 2021
As the province announced school shutdowns for all students from May 7-25, the school advisory council at Dr. Ken Sauer Elementary School in Medicine Hat moved forward with a creative and innovative way to foster a sense of togetherness and well-being within their community, just by using Facebook and the donations of many local businesses. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Kiwanis Club 50/50 raffle will support the Regional Science Fair
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 15th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi The Medicine Hat Kiwanis Club is selling tickets for its online 50/50 cash raffle in support of the Kiwanis Regional Science Fair. The winning ticket can win a grand prize of $5,000 or a minimum of $2,000. The 2021 science fair is over, which included Debasri Jena, a Grade 10 student at Medicine Hat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HALO launches 50/50 with up to $125K available
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 15th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi HALO Air Ambulance launched a 50/50 fundraiser Friday with a possible jackpot of $125,000 for the winner, and a minimum payout of $50,000. The 50/50 raffle comes on the heels of the air ambulance’s HALO Cattle er’ Cash Lottery fundraiser in March, which sold out in 36 days. “Certainly, the success of the HALO ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings senior becomes first football player valedictorian
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 14th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi When the Crescent Heights High School class of 2021 throw caps in the air, a Vikings football player will deliver the valedictorian speech for the first time since the football club started in 1968. Easton Nugent is the starting centre and also plays interior defensive lineman for the Vikings and excelled on and off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Solar power industry could have big year after 2020 hiccup
By Medicine Hat News on May 14th, 2021
The Alberta energy sector is still struggling in southeastern Alberta but there is one part that continues its steady growth in the region. Marcus Campbell, owner of Terralta, says after a slow 2020, “solar is back,” adding there are about 35 residential and commercial solar projects in the region going this summer. “This has the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barnes booted from UCP caucus
By ALEX McCUAIG Special to the News on May 14th, 2021
Local political observers say the UCP government is in trouble as the divisions in the party came to a head with the party’s MLA from the Peace Country and caucus chair penned a scathing letter released Thursday. Todd Loewen blamed the caucus dysfunction on Albertans’ perception the government is out of touch and arrogant. He ... Read More »
3 responsesCOVID forces Spectrum cancellation for second straight year
By Medicine Hat News on May 14th, 2021
The city’s long-running spring sunshine festival has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “It is with great sadness, that we must announce that Spectrum Festival’s 30th anniversary event that we were so hopeful for has been cancelled,” read a statement posted by Spectrum Festival on Thursday. “Our primary concern is for the safety ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC, Grasslands partner on Sunrise Collegiate
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 14th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi Medicine Hat College is partnering with Grasslands Public Schools to create Sunrise Collegiate – a program for anyone looking to complete their high school education or upgrade courses to pursue a post-secondary education. Starting next fall, Sunrise Collegiate – located on the Brooks campus – will deliver courses to those who want to pursue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unused Aurora facility causing issues for company’s books
By Medicine Hat News on May 14th, 2021
The stalled Aurora Sun cannabis plant is continuing to weigh down the financials of its parent company, according to the latest quarterly financial report. Aurora Cannabis’s Medicine Hat facility is currently listed for sale as part of the company’s restructuring efforts. According to the company’s third-quarter report, the Sun plant is Aurora’s largest idle facility ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic board’s new logo tells a story
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 14th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education released its new logo Thursday morning and superintendent Dwayne Zarichny says it tells the story of its jurisdiction. “It really exemplifies that relationship between students, parents, the school and our faith,” he said. “With all of those elements working together, we really can educate the whole child ... Read More »
1 responseWeather helping farmers so far
By ALEX McCUAIG Special to the News on May 13th, 2021
With both dryland and irrigated crops dotting the landscape across a southeastern Alberta that is also carpeted with grazing pasture on the shortgrass prairie, getting the weather conditions right for all producers can be challenging. But this spring has produced some good conditions – not necessarily great – for all the region’s agricultural operations, said ... Read More »
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