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Global Helium will search near Medicine Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 11th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Exploration company Global Helium says it has optioned a major land base south of Medicine Hat to look for the valued element in mature natural gas wells. The Calgary-based company announced Tuesday it has an agreement to drill one test well on land controlled by a large, but unnamed mineral rights holder. The result ... Read More »
1 responseSteps being taken by Prairie Rose to improve mental health of students, staff
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose Public Schools human resources manager Tammy Toews and division psychologist Greg Godard gave a presentation to the board Tuesday on employee wellness and the strategies in place. HONE Work + Life is a digital platform all employees can access, which measures criticism, fatigue, relationships, time constraints, pressure, engagement and overall well being. ... Read More »
1 responseOld Italian favourite set to reopen in Hat’s downtown
By KENDALL KING on January 11th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat restaurant D’Carlo Pasta House will soon be returning to the city, with a new downtown location set to open before the end of January. An Italian fusion restaurant specializing in custom-ordered pasta, D’Carlo was originally founded in 2002 by Hatter and chef Carlos Utrera. “How the restaurant started was I wanted pasta, ... Read More »
1 responseLocal ATA hosting public engagement event on education Jan. 26
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Teacher’s Association is holding a province-wide public engagement process as part of the Stand for Education campaign. Four large in-person roundtable discussions are taking place across the province and one is being held in Medicine Hat on Jan. 26. “We want to engage the public on what they want to see education ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Outbreak of feline virus temporarily halts APARC adoptions
By KENDALL KING on January 10th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s APARC has closed adoptions for a minimum of three weeks following detection of two highly contagious viruses among its feline population. The animal welfare organization announced Jan. 4 that a case of feline calicivirus had been detected in its shelter, and in an effort to limit potential spread, animal visits and adoptions ... Read More »
1 responseMHC’s new VP/Provost settling into role
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 10th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com In late 2022, Medicine Hat College hired Dr. Nancy Brown as its new VP/Provost. Now six weeks into her new role, Brown says it’s “been fantastic, I’ve had a really warm welcome from so many people.” Brown has spent her time learning what has changed since she left five years ago for a position ... Read More »
1 responseChanges coming at CFB Suffield
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 10th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A mandatory all-staff meeting at CFB Suffield on Monday informed contractors and staff that operations are changing while a new purpose for the sprawling live-fire facility is determined. That comes after three years of reduced training by the British Army and shipments of equipment back to the United Kingdom. But, it doesn’t spell an ... Read More »
1 responseDowntown YMCA shuts down temporarily Monday after power outage
By Medicine Hat News on January 10th, 2023
Concerns of a potential electrical fire temporarily closed the YMCA of Medicine Hat’s downtown location Monday morning, but the facility reopened several hours later, after responders determined there to be no fire. In a statement, the YMCA said at approximately 8 a.m. Monday morning, one-third of the facility power cut off. While investigating the cause ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat ranks 22nd in Canada for hosting international students
By Medicine Hat News on January 10th, 2023
A ranking of the top 50 cities for international students across Canada was published in December by clevercanadian.ca. Medicine Hat ended up 22. The focus was to locate cities best for a productive and fulfilling student life. The six indicators were: diversity, annual percentage of graduates, monthly rent cost, average tuition cost, internet speed and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks unveils urban hen pilot
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 10th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The City of Brooks is now accepting applications for a two-year urban hen-keeping pilot program. Homeowners in that city can apply for one of 10 licences to keep up to four hens for egg production. Sales or onsite slaughter is prohibited, as are roosters. The licences, which are no cost during the pilot, require ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seek continued assistance in whereabouts of missing woman
By Medicine Hat News on January 10th, 2023
The search continues for missing Medicine Hat woman Jennifer Chemelli-Magnus, as police urge anyone with information potentially relating to her disappearance to contact them. Chemelli-Magnus was last seen at roughly 6:40 p.m. on the evening of Dec. 30, when a security camera captured her walking eastbound on 20th Street NE in the direction of Eighth ... Read More »
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