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MHC’s dean of trades welcomes new broadened legislation
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on April 21st, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi The Alberta government tabled the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act last week and a dean at Medicine Hat College says it’s a step in the right direction for both students and businesses. “In Alberta we have a strong apprenticeship system with 57 trades, but in Germany, with one of the world’s strongest economies, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young man charged with robbery over Circle K store theft
By Medicine Hat News on April 21st, 2021
A 20-year-old man is facing robbery and weapons charges in connection with a theft from a city convenience store. Police were called to the Circle K on 12th Street NE during the early morning hours of April 3 after a man produced a weapon and was able to obtain an undisclosed number of items. Jose ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Practical nursing refresher course coming to MHC
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on April 21st, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi Medicine Hat College’s school of health and community services is offering a new practical nurse refresher certificate this fall. The one-year program is meant to help nurses re-enter the field with the current skills and knowledge required by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta. “It’s a combination of theory, hands-on experience, learning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!S. Alta. solar play will provide power for Budweiser
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 20th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Power from Capital Power’s planned Enchant Solar plant will help Budweiser toward its goal to use only renewable power in beer production by 2025, the two companies announced on Monday. Labatts Canada, which brews the iconic American beer in Canada, and the Edmonton-based power producer said they have an agreement for half the power ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Motz says budget misses the mark
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 20th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat MP Glen Motz says there could be positives in the federal budget announced Monday, but only if executed properly but the Liberal government. But, the opposition MP says heavy spending, little new revenue and growing debt raises questions for him about sustainability of marque budget points from Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, such ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seeking public help in locating missing man
By Medicine Hat News on April 20th, 2021
Langley RCMP is reaching out to the public for assistance in locating a missing 32-year-old male believed to have recently been in Medicine Hat. Joel Reed Goddard was reported missing on April 13, and was last seen in Langley on March 24 when he left his home in Willoughby driving a grey 2008 Ford Ranger, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mustard Seed serves first meals in new space
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on April 20th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi The Mustard Seed opened its doors to its new community centre Monday morning and served breakfast to about 50 people, says Murray Kumm, the Mustard Seed’s Spiritual Care Chaplain. A classic breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage, hashbrowns, toast and coffee was served and Kumm says they had a steady stream of people sit down ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City seeking support for 24-hour shelter
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 20th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City hall will attempt to co-ordinate support to build a permanent 24-hour shelter in Medicine Hat and broadly address problems in the city centre, even as locating a new temporary shelter is being disputed. The move would involve existing social service agencies, which are currently fighting to open a temporary daylight shelter on N. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local officials remain anti-carbon tax
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 19th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Regional politicians are still hopeful they can scrap the carbon tax despite a recent defeat from the Supreme Court and the federal Conservative Party’s adoption of a similar carbon price plan. Federal party leader Erin O’Toole announced his environmental plan to reviews ranging from cool from some in his own party to verging on ... Read More »
1 responseMcCoy High School hoping for an in-person grad, streamed live to loved ones
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on April 19th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi Monsignor McCoy High School has a plan in place for 2021 grads to get together for a mass and a cap and gown ceremony at Holy Family Parish, which would be livestreamed for family and members of the community. “This group of students haven’t been together all as one since the beginning of their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Here we go again, again – stay safe out there
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 19th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Things are getting bad out there, again. Medicine Hat is over 100 COVID cases again, a level that put this city on high alert before Christmas and should again. The national news is focused on Ontario, which is seeing a serious legitimate lockdown compared to the measures in Alberta that everyone is complaining are ... Read More »
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