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Alberta Blue Cross puts out call for Indigenous scholarship applicants
By Southern Alberta Newspapers on January 25th, 2025
Indigenous students across the province are encouraged to apply for Alberta Blue Cross Scholarships, with the deadline to apply being Jan. 31. The Alberta Blue Cross offers nine scholarships of $1,500 to Indigenous students every year through their Indigenous scholarship program. The scholarships are awarded based on personal goals, financial need and community involvement. Previously ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yuill family donates $5 million to MHC health education
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 25th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College will see an enhanced capacity and programming for Healthcare students, thanks to a $5 million dollar pledge from the Yuill Family Foundation. The donation, announced Friday in a ceremony at the College, marks the largest donation to MHC in history, for which President Kevin Shufflebotham expressed deep gratitude for what it ... Read More »
1 responseSTEM school open house sparks passion for science and learning
By BRENDAN MILLER on January 25th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Thursday evening Crestwood STEM School came alive with robots, virtual reality and engineering challenges during the schools annual Family STEM night that brings families together with industry professionals, Medicine Hat College and the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta. The open-house style event allowed students to show skills they have been developing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Top-tier talent takes stage during Tongue on the Post folk music festivals closing weekend
By BRENDAN MILLER on January 25th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com This weekend the 19th annual Tongue on the Post folk music festival wraps up with several live musical performances and will be bringing its headline acts back to the college stage as the festival comes to a close Sunday. Saturday several artists, including Bobby Dave, Jed & The Valentine, John Hewitt and The Eisenhaurs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City of Brooks to waive some late utility fees due to Canada Post strike
By Medicine Hat News on January 24th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews BROOKS The City of Brooks will waive late fees on some bi-monthly utility bills that were held up during the postal strike at the end of 2025. City council voted Monday to reverse charges applied on bills issued after Nov. 15, 2024 and received added charges on December 17 and 18. If already paid, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New economic plan ‘augments’ others: Hider
By Collin Gallant on January 24th, 2025
@@CollinGallant A new economic development plan among municipalities in Medicine Hat regions is meant to fill in gaps in other business efforts and draw dollars and jobs to the furthest corner of the southeast. That could come at an added $30,000 per year cost to the city, but should augment, not duplicate other ongoing efforts, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta NDP party leader Naheed Nenshi nominated as candidate for Edmonton-Strathcona
By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers on January 24th, 2025
Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi is hoping to soon have a riding to call his new political home. Nenshi, elected leader of the party last year, was named this week as the party’s candidate for when a by-election is called for the riding of Edmonton-Strathcona. That seat was held by former NDP leader Rachel Notley ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Interpretive program to host deer walk
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 24th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is looking to help residents get to know their most notable neighbours with their upcoming Deer Walk. This nature walk will, “dive into the fascinating world of our local deer,” said Rhys Mah Poy, park interpreter. “We’ll uncover what truly makes a deer a deer, and whether you’re a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province announces increased grant funding for Alberta’s artists
By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers on January 24th, 2025
The Alberta government has increased grant funding for the province’s artists. The funding was announced in Calgary Thursday at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium by Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir. The government is increasing its funding to the Alberta Foundation for the Arts by $4.5 million annually for the next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC raises funds for hospital with PJ campaign
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 24th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The sport & event marketing and management students at Medicine Hat College are working with the Medicine Hat Health Foundation for their second annual PJ’s for a Purpose fundraiser. The concept asks for participating businesses and schools to donate $5 for each participating individual, who will then wear pajamas to work or class on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre hosting fraud prevention seminar; new drop-in coffee program
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 24th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com MEDICINE HAT NEWS Last year Medicine Hat Police reported an increase in phone scams, especially those targeting older residents like the ‘Grandparent Scam.’ Next month the Unison at Veiner Centre is getting ready to team up with Reality Bytes Inc. to host an hour-long scam prevention presentation to help older adults protect themselves from ... Read More »
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