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Wastewater stats show COVID cases up
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 22nd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Wastewater samples collected by the University of Alberta indicate COVID-19 case numbers in Medicine Hat are rising at a rate greater than many other urban centres across the province. Data shows a relatively steady increase in the presence of SARS-CoV-2 genetic material locally beginning at the end of February until now. On April 14, ... Read More »
1 responseMall hosting family festival
By Medicine Hat News on April 22nd, 2022
Medicine Hat Mall will be hosting a family festival Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The festival will feature local businesses and include activities for all ages, such as face painting, Frozen character meet-and-greets, contests and giveaways... Read More »
1 responseGas City Kiwanis hosting Spring Youth Fair on Saturday
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 22nd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s next generation is invited to meet with representatives from community organizations Saturday at the Gas City Kiwanis Centre Society’s Spring Youth Fair. “The idea is that we would like to open up the Kiwanis Centre and give the young people in the community the opportunity to come out and learn a little ... Read More »
1 responseLocal doctor makes blood donation for the 250th time
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 22nd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat dermatologist Dr. Bill Taylor first donated blood at the age of 19. Now 66 years old, Taylor made his 250th donation April 16 and doesn’t plan on stopping there. “I’ve been donating blood off and on for 47 years,” Taylor told the News. “As long as I’m healthy, I will keep doing ... Read More »
1 responseCity announces start to its spring street sweeping program
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 21st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Spring cleaning has begun on the streets of Medicine Hat, as the city works to remove winter road sanding remnants. City crews have already begun sweeping up debris in school zones and will commence residential cleanup on April 25, beginning in Zone One. Residents are being asked to watch for no-parking signs, which will ... Read More »
1 responsePrairie Rose teachers prepping for upcoming curriculum
By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers on April 21st, 2022
Revisions to the Alberta curriculum are expected to come out early this month, and Prairie Rose Public School is already hard at work preparing teachers for what awaits in the upcoming school year. “Our understanding is that some revisions have been made to the curriculum, pieces that are rolling out in the new school year ... Read More »
1 responseFarmers who are fans of clopyralid are being sought to do survey
By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers on April 21st, 2022
Producers looking to grow wheat this season with a fondness for clopyralid have the opportunity to help further research for prevention of leaching into neighbouring soil, as part of a study with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Caitlin Watt, environmental chemistry research biologist, is looking for field sites to look at clopyralid or lontrel residues in ... Read More »
1 responseFibre Art and Pottery Studios partnering for spring sale on April 30 at Cultural Centre
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 21st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s Fibre Arts and Pottery Studios are hosting a spring sale April 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cultural Centre. A variety of handmade items will be available at the sale including pottery, quilts, macrame and more. Cash only. No admission fee is required... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forty Mile’s annual dust abatement program accepting applications
By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers on April 21st, 2022
Nobody likes excess dust in their yards. Fortunately for residents of the County of Forty Mile, time has come again for the Dust Abatement Cost-Sharing Program. The county will subsidize the first 200 metres of a dust abatement product placed on a developed road allowance near a residence, either for a calcium chloride or with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Etzikom Museum seeks grant funding for upgrades
By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers on April 21st, 2022
With events like the long-awaited Date Night at the Museum on the way, Etzikom Museum & Canadian Historic Windmill Interpretive Centre is asking for support to help keep blowing away visitors for years to come. The museum is asking for a letter of support in regards to its application to the Co-op Community Spaces Grant. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Esplanade’s Gallery Play sessions perfect time for fun and education
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 21st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A new weekend experience, which centres around learning through play, is coming to the Esplanade this spring. Gallery Play takes place each Saturday from 1-3 p.m, beginning April 23 until June 11, except for May 14. “It’s facilitated play,” Candace Lundrigan, Esplanade cultural public programmer, told the News. “It’s very responsive. It’s very flexible ... Read More »
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