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Record turnout for exhibitors at annual MHC Job Fair
By BRENDAN MILLER on January 30th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com For the second time in 21 years, the annual Medicine Hat College Job attracted a full house of a maximum 60 exhibitor booths operated by recruiters and representatives of several industries looking to fill a variety of full-time, part-time and internship opportunities in the region. From the Hat to Brooks to Lethbridge and regions ... Read More »
1 responsePublic union hits the Hat to protest disability cuts
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 30th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Members of the local AUPE chapter and beyond gathered outside the Provincial Building in Medicine Hat on Wednesday in order to call out recent decisions made in regards to disability services in the province. Approximately 120 people, from AUPE Local No. 6, as well as visitors from other AUPE groups such as Calgary and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trio of inductees to the Agricultural Hall of Fame honoured this week in Wetaskiwin
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 30th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The 2024 inductees for the Agricultural Hall of Fame were honoured during a ceremony Wednesday acknowledging their unwavering dedication to the ag industry. The 41st induction ceremony took place at the Reynolds Museum in Wetaskiwin, honouring three outstanding Albertans, the province said in a release. “I am honoured to welcome three new inductees to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!3D groundwater mapping will help Alberta plan for uncertain future
By Collin Gallant on January 30th, 2025
@@CollinGallant New mapping aquifers in southern Alberta could be complete by 2027 – updating 40-year-old information – after new funding from the provincial government was announced Tuesday. That also comes as water licensing is brought under increased focus following widespread concern over availability in 2024. As well, municipalities have begun to align work and water ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP say dogs ran over near Bindloss was unintentional after speaking with driver
By Medicine Hat News on January 29th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews RCMP in Oyen now believe an accident that left two dogs dead on the weekend was unintentional. Mounties had said that they were searching for a car that was allegedly seen swerving on a road near Bindloss on Sunday morning in an apparent attempt to strike two great pyrenees. On Tuesday, officers stated that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teachers association says ministerial order on in-person learning requirements is ‘unjustifiable’
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 29th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com As CUPE members working in education support roles with the Edmonton Public School Board continue to walk the picket lines, the province’s teachers association is calling out recent ministerial orders that exempt requirements from in-person learning regulations for select students. Jason Schilling, president of Alberta Teachers Association, says the province’s education funding led to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Date Correction: Polar Plunge set for Feb. 7
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 29th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The annual Medicine Hat Polar Plunge will take place Friday Feb. 7 beginning at 5:30 p.m. A story that ran in the News on Jan. 28 stated the event was planned for Saturday and no time had been released yet. Registration for the fundraiser that supports Special Olympics Alberta is open online by visiting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leon’s puts annual community donation toward women’s shelter upgrade
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 29th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s Leon’s Furniture store has made the renovations at the Phoenix Emergency Shelter that much closer to being fully realized, with a $6,557.50 donation to the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society’s capital plan. The idea for the fundraiser started last summer, said store manager Trina Towner. “I try every year to do something ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local AUPE holding informational picket today regarding provincial cuts to disability supports
By Medicine Hat News on January 29th, 2025
Local members of the AUPE will be outside the Provincial Building tomorrow afternoon to hold an informational picket about the crisis facing Albertans with disabilities. “The government wants us to believe that the crisis in Family Support for Children with Disabilities and the Persons with Developmental Disabilities is over,” said Curtis Jackson, AUPE vice-president for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!State of the City: Clark uses relaxed format to laud public engagement
By Collin Gallant on January 29th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Mayor Linnsie Clark says City Hall needs to respond to and support community and business efforts, rather than “dictate” on issues, as well as take a more open stance with residents. That follows years-long posturing between Clark, the rest of council and senior administrators, a high-profile dispute with city manager Ann Mitchell, court action ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police share tips to spot fake posts used on social media by scammers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 29th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Tuesday the Medicine Hat Police Service provided tips and highlighted key characteristics of fake posts created by scammers on social media websites and apps that can be used to access personal information. Police say the content of fake posts will vary but tend to have common features that include staged photos with fake news ... Read More »
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