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MP Martin Shield will not run in next federal election
By Medicine Hat News on February 13th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Brooks and Taber area MP Martin Shields will not stand for re-election when Canadians next go to the polls, the three-term member of parliament has announced. “It (has been) an opportunity that very few people have, and I am honoured to have received the overwhelming support and trust of the Bow River constituents,” Shields, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five-month jail sentence for local man who pointed BB gun at the mall, stole cash from pub
By Medicine Hat News on February 13th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A man accused of pointing a BB gun at the Medicine Hat Mall last fall, then breaking bail conditions by emptying the cash register at a pub, gets five months in jail, Court of Justice in Medicine Hat heard on Wednesday. Joey Cameron McConnell will also be placed under 24-hour house arrest until he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HALO’s new helicopter will ensure the air ambulance service is always ready to fly
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 13th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The sight of the HALO Air Ambulance just became all the more iconic to the southern Alberta skies, as the organization unveiled its first branded aircraft. The new helicopter, sporting images of the Saamis Tepee and mountains in the background, is striking in HALO’s signature orange and navy, making it all the easier to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public school division offers portable learning spaces to qualified childcare operators
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 13th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com To extend care for children in the city and to make good use of two portable classroom not in use, the Medicine Hat Public School Division is offering the portable childcare space to qualified childcare operators in the Hat. The two portable classrooms, one at Ross Glen School and another at George Davison School, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Alberta economies heavily exposed to tariffs
By Collin Gallant on February 13th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Chambers of Commerce in Canada are highlighting the potential impact of U.S. tariff threats at a city and county level, with economies in southern Alberta cities showing high levels of exposure. Figures released Tuesday show Calgary as No. 2 on a list of most-affected municipalities, should blanket tariffs be applied to Canadian goods imported ... Read More »
1 responseMH Duplicate Bridge results for January 2025
By Medicine Hat News on February 13th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Friday Jan. 3 Howell Movement 1. Mona Girling – Cliff Bryanton 2. Bob Storrs – John Weatherhead 3. Lorena Kelly – Betty Biffard Tues. Jan 7 Howell Movement 1. Cliff Bryanton – James VanDam 2. Charlotte Jobb – Mona Girling 3. Janet Clarkson – Paul Trott Fri. Jan. 10 Howell Movement 1. Maggie Burrows ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP, CUPE at arms over strikes; gov’t says fear tactics used in the Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 12th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com On Tuesday the province’s finance and education ministers released a joint statement claiming CUPE National is interfering with local negotiations between school boards and local union chapters, citing an agreement between the Medicine Hat Public School Division and Local 829. Finance Minister Nate Horner and Education Minister Demertrio Nicolaides said in a statement, “In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local man denied bail on weapons, drug offences but obtains lawyer
By Medicine Hat News on February 12th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man facing weapons and drug charges has been denied bail, but now has an attorney. Christopher James Lane, 42, was arrested on Feb. 2 after Medicine Hat police said a search warrant turned up two restricted firearms and quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin and gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) at a resident ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PRPS drone program connecting kids to a booming industry
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 12th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose Public School trustees were given an update Tuesday on the division’s drone program as it soars into a fourth year. The program began during the initial steps of the Dave Rozdeba South Alberta Flight Academy, with a call from Medicine Hat College asking if PRPS would consider a partnership. Since the however, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police hosting career virtual information session next week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 12th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Residents interested in pursuing a career in police are invited to register for a virtual information session hosted by the Medicine Hat Police Service next Thursday evening. The session will cover aspects of what is required to serve as a police officer in the Hat, or work as a civic staff member on the ... Read More »
1 responseFirekeepers Women’s Society hosting free craft circle
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 12th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Later this month members of the Firekeepers Women’s Society will be instructing a free craft circle at Medicine Hat College’s gather space Ómahksípiitaa, Big Eagle. The college’s Indigenous Engagement & Student Supports Office is hosting the cultural event that will include free supplies and food with registration. The craft circle is planned for two ... Read More »
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