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Catholic schools predict $355K deficit for next year
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 27th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education will start the 2021-2022 school year with an expected deficit of more than $300,000. “Everyone wants to know, ‘What’s the meat?’ Well, the meat is that we have a deficit budget,” said secretary treasurer Greg MacPherson during a live-streamed budget meeting on Wednesday. “The good news is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toddler will spend weeks in Edmonton hospital after battery in her throat missed by initial diagnoses
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 27th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi A Medicine Hat couple is staying in Edmonton while their two-year-old daughter, Abigail Akers, recovers after a button battery was removed from her esophagus or trachea area. The family will stay in Edmonton while they wait for the hole between her esophagus and trachea to heal, says Victoria, Abigail’s mother. “There was a hole ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cautious optimism in business community over reopening plan
By ALEX McCUAIG Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 27th, 2021
amccuaig@medicinehatnews.com News that provincial health restrictions could be nearly completely relaxed by July was being cautiously welcomed in the city following Alberta announcing its summer reopening plan Wednesday. After being on the frontlines working in care facilities for the last year, Carol Nelson says she likely won’t be hanging up her mask until “our numbers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coming hardware store looks to fill city-centre gap
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 27th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A group of commercial properties on Maple Avenue will be made into the most substantial new retail outlet to open in central Medicine Hat in more than a decade. Maple Avenue ACE Hardware has a tentative opening date in late June as renovations at the former ALGC liquor store near Third Street continue and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several charges after police stop driver going wrong way down TCH
By Medicine Hat News on May 27th, 2021
An alleged drunk driver in Brooks is facing a slew of traffic charges after Mounties in that city say they apprehended the man for driving the wrong way down the Trans-Canada Highway. Authorities say they received a call at 2 a.m. on Sunday that a truck east of town was heading west in the eastbound ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat duo suits up for Team Kazakhstan
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 27th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi Two Hatters are representing Kazakhstan at the 2021 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Latvia and they’re off to a good start with a regulation win, two shootout wins and one loss in four games – ranking fourth in group B. Defenceman Darren Dietz moved to Kazakhstan four years ago to play for Barys ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Hatter pitching ’80s-based sitcom to CBC, Crave
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 27th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi A former Hatter is one of three executive producers for a potential new Canadian sitcom series called The Bounce – a satirical retro comedy with stylistic nods from the Trailer Park Boys and a nuanced character development like Netflix’s Glow, says Tylor Van Riper. “It follows a group of three women, diverse female televised ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!For The Record: Curbside recycling pickup could be introduced in Bow Island
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 26th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Curbside recycling pickup could be coming to Bow Island. That town’s council was scheduled Tuesday to debate and vote on a final contract with Environmental 360 Solutions for bi-weekly pickup of cardboard, paper, tin and plastic. The town began exploring the issue in early 2020 after a steep drop in resale prices for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!To build or not to build, that is the parks question
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 26th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant This spring the parks and recreation department will ask how much space in city parks should be left open or developed for activity space as the pandemic potentially leads to more outdoor activity. That conversation, coupled with a long-term move to cut budgets, is getting underway this week with talks with residents, sports, leisure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local coach only Albertan chosen for mentorship program
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 26th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi A Hatter will be representing the Medicine Hat Minor Softball Association when Softball Canada launches its 2021-22 Female Mentorship Program. Dianna Jordison, head coach of the MHMSA U12 Thunder team, is one of 11 coach mentors participating in the program – the only mentor from Alberta. “I was really shocked that I was the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATA vote shows need for change: local chapter president
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 26th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Teachers in Alberta made their voices heard Sunday when a group of delegates from the Alberta Teacher’s Association voted 99% in favour of a non-confidence motion against Education Minister Adriana LaGrange. “I think people need to be aware that the ATA is made up of teachers from all over Alberta,” said Val Browne, Alberta ... Read More »
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