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Adaptive golf and cycling available in June

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 26th, 2022

Medicine Hat Adaptive Sport and Recreation is dusting off the clubs and breaking out the bikes this June. The MHASR is offering adaptive golf and cycling programs and groups as the summer weather comes in full effect. On June 7 the MHASR adaptive goal program will be held at the Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course. The ... Read More »

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Crestwood teacher honoured for academic excellence while at MHC

By Medicine Hat News on May 25th, 2022

An MHC alumni is belatedly being recognized for excellence in her field of study with the 2021 Lieutenant Governor’s Social Studies Education Student Award. First-year teacher Amber Kornelson was cheered on by her students as she accepted the award May 12. Kornelson, now a Grade 3-4 social studies teacher at Crestwood School, won the award ... Read More »

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Strathmore man facing several charges for gun club robbery

By Medicine Hat News on May 25th, 2022

A 21-year-old Strathmore man is in custody and facing charges relating to the May 5 break and enter and robbery of a Dunmore gun club, Strathmore RCMP report. Josh Munroe of Strathmore, was arrested May 12 following a collaborative investigation by Redcliff and Strathmore RCMP. Redcliff RCMP requested assistance in locating Munroe, a then suspect ... Read More »

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Avian flu confirmed in Cypress County

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 25th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com Avian influenza has been detected at a Cypress County property, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed. The agency has not provided numbers of birds infected, but described the flock as ‘small.’ The property is classified as ‘non-poultry.’ “We had communication last week between the affected landowner and Cypress County, advising us there might have ... Read More »

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MHPSD balances budget, OKs education plan

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 25th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com The focus was on enrolment as Medicine Hat Public School Division board trustees unanimously approved the division’s 2022-23 budget and plan Tuesday. Declining enrolment offset increases in funding from the provincial government, resulting in a balanced budget, MHPSD superintendent Mark Davidson says. “We’ve long known we are entering a period of declining enrolment, based ... Read More »

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Hatter off to Skills Canada National Competition

By Medicine Hat News on May 25th, 2022

Hatter Spencer Mann is getting ready for the upcoming Skills Canada National Competition being held in Vancouver this Thursday to Saturday. Mann is a steamfitter/pipefitter apprentice at Boomers Services and in his second-year of study at Medicine Hat College. Mann took part in Skills Canada’s provincial competition earlier this month, where he placed first for ... Read More »

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Worden resigns: Chief of MHPS stepping down effective immediately

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 24th, 2022

Medicine Hat Police Services chief of police, Mike Worden, has stepped down from his role for personal reasons, MHPS released Monday. Worden became chief of police in January 2021, taking over for former chief, now city councillor, Andy McGrogan. A statement from Worden reads, “After great consideration, I have made the difficult decision to retire ... Read More »

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Hatter hoping book provides strength to those dealing with infertility and adoption

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 24th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com Hatter Valerie Fraser is sharing her experiences with infertility, in vitro fertilization and adoption in a newly released book, with the hopes it will provide strength and reassurance to others facing similar situations. Fraser is one of eight women featured in the book From the Ashes; She is Ignited, which launched May 18. The ... Read More »

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German developer Greencells’ project queue includes solar field in SE Alberta

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 24th, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews German utility developer Greencells says it is prepared to move strongly into the Canadian renewable power sector with a project queue that includes a sizable, near-term solar field in southeastern Alberta. “Estuary Solar” would be located north of MacNeil, Alta., in the far northeast of Cypress County, and would have a capacity to produce ... Read More »

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Pandemic pivots helped pair of restaurants stay afloat

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 21st, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com The pandemic has had an impact on many industries across Canada and the world, but not many as much as restaurants, as public health measures resulted in temporary closures of many indoor dining establishments. In an effort to meet changing service demands, two local restaurants pivoted business to began producing take-home menu products. Tops ... Read More »

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Police warn of potential counterfeit bills circulating in Medicine Hat

By Medicine Hat News on May 21st, 2022

The Medicine Hat Police Service is advising business owners and the general public that counterfeit C$100 bills could potentially be circulating within the city. Following a recent arrest, a suspect was found in his possession to have $2,000 in counterfeit “movie” currency. An investigation is ongoing but it is not known yet where in the ... Read More »

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