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Hat now operating monkeypox vaxx clinic
By KENDALL KING on August 11th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat is one of nine cities province-wide now operating a monkeypox vaccination clinic, Alberta Health Services announced Wednesday. The first of the province’s monkeypox vaccination clinics opened June 7 in Calgary and Edmonton, but were only providing vaccinations to Albertans determined to have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for ... Read More »
1 responseLocal teen honoured with Great Kids Award
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS on August 10th, 2022
Sixteen Great Kids Awards were handed out around Alberta, and one was to 18-year-old Dylan Symmonds of Medicine Hat. MLA Drew Barnes presented the award outside his constituency office on Tuesday. Barnes said qualities required for the award are showing leadership skills, volunteering and being a key member of the community, and is pleased Dylan ... Read More »
1 responseCelebrate the Hat’s roots with adopt-a-tree program
By Medicine Hat News on August 10th, 2022
The City of Medicine Hat is asking residents if they ‘wood’ consider taking part in its new adopt-a-tree pilot project. Running until the end of September, the project is open to 200 city residents who, if selected, will water trees in their neighbourhood several times per week. The project is billed as a win-win, as ... Read More »
1 responseGas City Dog Club is the place to be for pups and handlers
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS on August 10th, 2022
Gas City Dog Club is doing what it can to support owners of rescued animals. The local training centre is offering half-price classes for owners of rescued animals in an attempt to support rescue agencies. “If someone comes in with a rescue animal, their first class is half price to try and support those rescue ... Read More »
1 responseStay cool out there, Medicine Hat: Officials offer tips on weathering summer heat waves
By KENDALL KING on August 10th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com As Southeast Albertans prepare for another couple of weeks of temperatures in the 30s, officials are sharing tips of how to stay safe and cool in extreme heat. While summer is the perfect time for outdoor activities, city manager of parks, Dave Genio, says Albertans need to be aware of the risk extreme heat ... Read More »
2 responsesE-bikes, e-scooters, mopeds, mobility aids – they all come with different rules
By KENDALL KING on August 9th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat police are hoping to increase awareness of rules and regulations regarding electric transportation, specifically e-bikes, mopeds, electric scooters and mobility aids. In a social media post released Friday, police say there are several rules and regulations relating to the classification, ownership and operation of each of these transportation means. Find below a ... Read More »
1 responseNew date of Aug. 18 set for Great Big Pedal
By Medicine Hat News on August 9th, 2022
A new date has been set for Medicine Hat’s Great Big Pedal, after the July 18 severe storm and tornado forced postponement of the original event. Now scheduled for Aug. 18, event details and itinerary remain unchanged. The ride – 20K, 10K or 4K in distance – departs from the Kin Coulee band shell at ... Read More »
1 responsePorchFest returns for another year
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 9th, 2022
PorchFest is back for its second year on Saturday, Aug. 27, with 15 porches and 15 different local artists. Last year nearly 3,000 people in the community took part with only 12 porches so it is hoped there will be an even bigger turnout this year. Many of the same porches will be utilized this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thicker than water: Father-daughter duo make 200th blood donation
By KENDALL KING on August 9th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A father-daughter duo from Medicine Hat are celebrating their combined 200th blood donation; an achievement they hope will motivate others to donate as the need for blood grows. Randy and Sonia Laughlin were met with congratulations from staff and fellow donors Monday, as they moved through the Canadian Blood Services’ mobile donor centre. The ... Read More »
1 responseDunmore vet juggling services for rescue centres
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 6th, 2022
Not only do the Alberta Pound and Rescue Centre and the Medicine Hat SPCA use the Animal Medical Centre in Dunmore for vet services, but so now does the Brooks Animal Protection Society. APARC had been with the clinic for a couple of years, while Brooks moved over in January and the SPCA just over ... Read More »
1 responseFocus now on recovery for local beekeeping family
By KENDALL KING on August 6th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com After two years of pandemic instability and a spring season described as one of the worst on record, a local beekeeping family remains focused on recovery for their hives and honey business. Sweet Pure Honey founders and co-owners Sheldon Hill and Stella Sehn feel as if they’ve met adversity at every turn in recent ... Read More »
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