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Catholic schools going digital for February registration
By MO CRANKER on January 14th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education is staying digital for its February registration. New and returning students will be able to register for Catholic schools online, a process that went well last year, says communications co-ordinator Derrian Hallas. “Last year went pretty smooth,” she said. “We’re hoping for an even smoother year this year. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta fire chiefs call for COVID vaccines for firefighters
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 14th, 2021
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The Alberta Fire Chiefs Association is asking Alberta Health to include firefighters in the class of emergency responders who qualify for the COVID vaccination during the first phase of the roll out. The AFCA says it is in full support of Alberta Health including paramedics and other emergency medical personnel as people of priority ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Help Hat High rename its clubs, teams and programs
By MO CRANKER on January 13th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Medicine Hat High School is asking the community for help in renaming its clubs, teams and programs. The school announced last year that it would be moving away from the names ‘Mohawks’ and ‘Kwahommies.’ “After a few years of conversation with our staff and what’s going on in the world, lately the world hasn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barnes announces Parler account on same day it is shut down
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 13th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A global debate on the role of social media in politics and free speech arrived in southeast Alberta this week, and needs to be taken seriously, according to a local political science instructor. United Conservative MLA Drew Barnes announced Sunday via his Twitter account that he could be followed on an alternate service, Parler. ... Read More »
1 responseNominations open now until Feb. 15 for Alberta Order of Excellence
By Medicine Hat News on January 13th, 2021
Nominations are being accepted for the province’s highest honour – the Alberta Order of Excellence. A maximum of 10 people will receive the honour this year in recognition of remarkable contributions to their community, the province and beyond. Nominations must be received by Feb. 15 to be considered for investiture this year. Nominations not selected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local doctors thankful to get first dose of vaccination
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 13th, 2021
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Three local physicians report they have recently had an opportunity to receive a Pfizer COVID vaccination. Dr. Debakanta Jena, chief of surgery at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, says he was happy to get the first of two doses of the vaccine last week. He hopes the vaccination rollout will help the community get “back ... Read More »
1 responseCollege education students putting together online musical
By MO CRANKER on January 13th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Education students at Medicine Hat College have been dealt a curveball this year with the COVID-19 pandemic, but are making the best of the situation. Traditionally, fourth-year students in the program put on a musical as part of their drama teaching studies. Due to the pandemic, students have shifted from an in-person show to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sell off or partner up: City’s future in power
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 13th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Offers to sell its power generation business or partner with private industry are now being considered by the City of Medicine Hat, officials said Tuesday. That announcement comes after several years of pullback in the “Gas City’s” natural gas production unit, and increasing talk among elected officials and administrators about shielding the municipality from ... Read More »
2 responsesScottish couple seeks help finding lost Hatter friend
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 13th, 2021
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A couple in Scotland is trying to connect with a long lost friend they believe is possibly still living in Medicine Hat, and her sons may be here, too. Jane and David Shields live in the village of Falkland in Fife, Scotland, and would like to renew contact with Pat Cook and her sons ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor injuries suffered after SUV hits pedestrians in a crosswalk
By Medicine Hat News on January 12th, 2021
Two female pedestrians were sent to hospital with what police say don’t appear to be serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in a crosswalk near 7-Eleven on Carry Drive. The collision occurred just after 1 p.m., when a GMC Acadia travelling east on Carry Drive attempted to make a left-hand turn onto Cameron ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local Christmas bird count numbers are in
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 12th, 2021
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A total of 52 species were observed during the 39th annual local Christmas Bird Count. Although the temperature was relatively mild with a high of 8 C there was a brisk wind that can affect bird activity, said Marty Drut, compiler and park interpreter for the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program. The 52 species counted ... Read More »
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