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Sarah Hoffman talks with local teachers
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 9th, 2022
A group of concerned educators and parents gathered in the Esplanade on September 7 for a town hall meeting with Alberta NDP MLA Sarah Hoffman, Opposition Deputy Leader and Education Critic. The NDP are in the process of building their platform and are looking for feedback. Hoffman opened the meeting by telling those assembled a ... Read More »
2 responsesHat’s interim manager appointed to provincial task force on skills training
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 9th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat’s interim city manager has been named to a new task force on skills training in the province’s college and universities. Glenn Feltham will be vice-chair of the group that was announced on Tuesday by Premier Jason Kenney. It has a three-year mandate to advise the ministry of advanced education on meeting skills ... Read More »
2 responsesHatters react to loss of the Queen
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 9th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Elizabeth II, the Queen of the United Kingdom and of Canada for 70 years and a symbol of consistency, has died, leaving monarchists in Medicine Hat in refection and triggering a host of changes in a number of touchstones. “It’s a very sad day, but, it’s like the passing of a parent or grandparent, ... Read More »
3 responsesShortage of veterinarians a widespread issue
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 9th, 2022
The vet shortage affecting Medicine Hat is not only an Alberta phenomenon, but nationwide. Dr. Daren Mandrusiak, president of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association, added, “Many people and lots of the data suggest it may be worldwide to some extent.” There is also a shortage in support staff as well, for the technologists it might ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FASD advocates hosting BBQ today
By Medicine Hat News on September 9th, 2022
Members of the South East Alberta Fetal Alcohol Network are hoping to connect with the community with an FASD Awareness Day barbecue, noon to 2 p.m. today at Maple Avenue ACE Hardware. The public barbecue aims to create a comfortable space for information sharing and conversation generation on FASD – a number of physical and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Milk River ER facing another weekend closure
By Medicine Hat News on September 9th, 2022
Milk River Health’s Centre’s emergency department is facing another temporary closure beginning Friday at 8 a.m., through the weekend, with reopening scheduled for Sept. 12 at 8.a.m. The closure, brought on by physician shortages, is one of several to affect Milk River’s emergency department since the beginning of the year. Alberta Health Services said in ... Read More »
2 responsesFrench national cycling across Canada urging climate action
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 8th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Most of those who choose to ride a bicycle across Canada begin in the early spring, not late summer, but David Ligouy says his journey to raise awareness of the environmental effects of climate change has been given new energy. In Medicine Hat this weekend, Ligouy trekked north from Central America this year and ... Read More »
2 responsesCouncil won’t revisit urban chickens
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 8th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews COLLIN GALLANT cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Medicine Hat won’t see a repeat of the 2014 urban hen debate soon as council members voted against staff evaluating the issue on Monday night by a 5-4 vote. Those opposed cited a potentially small number of applicants tying up city resources as the reason, while those in favour said ... Read More »
2 responsesFifth annual Little Britches Rodeo on this weekend at Dunmore Equestrian Centre
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 8th, 2022
The fifth annual Little Britches Rodeo is on at Dunmore Equestrian Centre this weekend, from 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday running to about 5 p.m. Rodeo board member Corrie Schock, says “We are starting with mutton busting, which is always a crowd pleaser.” Three age groups compete in nine events: peewees are 8 and under, ... Read More »
2 responsesVeiner Centre anniversary celebration a success
By KENDALL KING on September 8th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Hatters turned out in droves for the Veiner Centre’s one-year anniversary barbecue and open house held Wednesday. Event organizers initially planned for 150 attendees, but public demand prompted them to increase that to 210. Even thereafter, the event was a sellout. “I’m absolutely delighted to see as many people here as there are; it’s ... Read More »
1 responseGas station owner charged with more crimes
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 8th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News A Cypress county man found guilty last year of assaulting a business rival is now facing charges he broke his probation by allegedly threatening two other men. Anwar Ahmad Kamaran, 46, was sentenced to eight months in custody and two years probation for assault, uttering threats and breaching court-imposed conditions following ... Read More »
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