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Road safety a focus with students set to return to class
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 24th, 2022
The end of the summer is upon us, which means students will be returning to school next week. This will bring groups of kids traveling together, not only in school zones, but in all areas around the city. The Medicine Hat Police Service wants to ensure kids remain safe and there are a few issues ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat Polka Fest celebrates 25 years
By KENDALL KING on August 24th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A Medicine Hat music and dance festival is going strong, as it returns for its 25th year. Medicine Hat Polka Fest first took place in 1995, started by a group of local polka enthusiasts wanting to offer southeastern Albertans a chance to experience the music they so loved. Held annually, the two-day festival combines ... Read More »
1 responseMHPS seek owner of stolen property
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 24th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Police are looking for the rightful owner of some memorabilia who may not know they have been robbed. Medicine Hat police reported Tuesday they are in possession of sports cards, a coin collection and some jewelry they believe were stolen, but a search of their outstanding files do not include the specific items. The ... Read More »
1 responseSome refunds still available on cancelled shows
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 24th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant With a lengthy show bill at both the Esplanade and Co-op Place this autumn, rescheduled from two years of pandemic uncertainty, the box offices are still seeking a few customers who may be owed refunds from shows cancelled in early 2020. Trampas Brown, the entertainment and operations manager at the city-run facilities, said there ... Read More »
1 responseConstruction, maintenance continuing across the city
By Medicine Hat News on August 23rd, 2022
Weather conditions remain favourable for construction and maintenance projects taking place throughout the city, some of which are scheduled to continue into September. Echo Dale Regional Park Clean-up efforts continue at Echo Dale Regional Park, however many park amenities have now reopened to the public; including the swim lake, concession, farm, boat launch, trails and, ... Read More »
1 responseMy First Ride offers new students a chance to experience the wheels on the bus ahead of the first day of school
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 23rd, 2022
The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education’s transportation department and Southland Transportation have teamed up for My First Ride this year. This is a free event and open to kindergarten students and all other first-time bus riders, giving them a chance to experience riding a school bus before the first day of school. There is ... Read More »
1 responseFeltham looks to instill civic pride during interim role
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 23rd, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant When Glen Feltham arrived in Medicine Hat, the interim city manager made a point of staying at a variety hotels this spring before more permanent accommodations could be arranged. That was to acclimatize himself to the city and included aging establishments on the Trans-Canada Highway. “Great rooms, nothing from what you’d think from looking ... Read More »
1 responseRussian Olives wreaking havoc at Connaught Pond
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 23rd, 2022
A Russian Olive Task Force has been created in Medicine Hat that includes representatives from the city, SEAWA and Grassland Naturalists with Connaught Pond chosen as the first site. Russian Olive is now listed as an unregulated invasive species in the latest edition of the Alberta Invasive Plant Identification Guide, as it is an aggressive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transporting livestock takes caution, planning
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 20th, 2022
Transporting livestock is often something that is planned weeks, if not months in advance. It is not something that can be changed on a whim as it is often being coordinated with a third-party carrier. Planning out the route and having a backup plan is recommended by Dr. Melissa Moggy, Extension Coordinator at Alberta Farm ... Read More »
1 responseCAPE ready for return of students
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 20th, 2022
The Centre for Academic and Personal Excellence is ready for another great year. Plans are in place and everything is scheduled with the school set to go and excited about students returning. “We have a couple of new staff members, due to resignations. We are not increasing our number of classes, but we are increasing ... Read More »
1 response‘Why wasn’t there a warning?’
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 20th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant One month has passed since a tornado touched down in Cypress County, and there are now some answers to the lingering question of why an emergency alert was not broadcast ahead of the storm that destroyed homes southwest of Medicine Hat. Member of Parliament Glen Motz said it has been a common question from ... Read More »
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