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Two-year-old gorilla dies at Calgary Zoo following accident
By Medicine Hat News on November 13th, 2024
The Wilder Institute and Calgary Zoo are regretful to announce the passing of one of their western lowland gorillas on Tuesday afternoon. Eyare, a two-year-old female at the Zoo, was injured when moving between back-of-house spaces, said Colleen Baird, director of animal care, health & welfare. “Her care team and our veterinary staff acted extremely ... Read More »
1 responseProvince and Ottawa partner to add funding for 4-H Alberta
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 13th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Government of Alberta is looking to help bridge the gap between urban and rural youth and show the possibilities of a future in agriculture with the help of 4-H Alberta. In a press conference Tuesday, the province announced it would provide more than $731,000 over the next five years, in partnership with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education approves several motions at public meeting
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 13th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Catholic school board trustees held a productive public meeting Tuesday afternoon covering several topics including the new school, an upcoming health and wellness day and division requests for modular classrooms. Holy Trinity Academy Clarification on seating for the new K-9 Catholic school’s theatre was provided by superintendent Dwayne Zarichny, who explained the theatre has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grandparent scam ramping back up again, caution urged by police
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 12th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Service is reporting a resurgence in the “Grandparent Scam” in the southern Alberta area. This scam primarily preys on older people who are likely to be grandparents, and calls pretending to be their grandchild in some form of significant distress, such as a car accident, returning from a foreign country, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff residents gather in remembrance
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 12th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Parkside School was overflowing with Redcliff and area residents as they gathered to honour the fallen and those who still fight on for freedom. This year’s Remembrance Day Ceremony began as it has for many years prior, with veterans, RCMP, dignitaries, cadets and scouts gathering outside the Redcliff Legion. After forming up, the march, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province launches ConnectCare info system for health-care professionals for final time
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 12th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Earlier this month saw the ninth and final launch of ConnectCare, which allows health-care professionals to access a provincewide clinical information system. Bringing more than 11,000 additional staff and physicians at 155 AHS and AHS-partner sites and locations on board, this launch gives health-care providers more tools to support their patients at a significantly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trio of Holiday markets coming up to launch you into the spirit of the season
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 12th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Early Holiday shoppers will find themselves spoiled for choice on Friday, as three separate Holiday markets will be opening their doors for those in search of the perfect gift. Nov. 15-16 is the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Farmers’ Market Christmas, which is hosted at the Cypress Centre. This year’s hours are noon to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Veterans of every war should stand tall today:’ Medicine Hat honours fallen veterans on Remembrance Day
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 12th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The gallant sound of the Last Post, played on bugle, blasted throughout Riverside Veterans Memorial Park, followed by two minutes of silence, as hundreds gathered Monday at the Cenotaph to honour Canadian veterans for the city’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony. Beginning with the procession of flags and followed by the singing of the national ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Complexities of adding renewables to local grid under spotlight
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 9th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com As current gas-fired generators will become uneconomical to operate without addressing a move to net-zero electricity, called for by both the provincial and federal governments, staff are clarifying potential costs and timelines after the city secured purchase rights to the 1,600-acre solar power array located on the city’s north end. Over a series of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pride Guild hosting a trivia night surrounding knowledge of the 2SLGBTQIA community
By Medicine Hat News on November 9th, 2024
The Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat and District has less than a week before their next social event, but some spots are still available for those inclined to show off their 2SLGBTQIA knowledge. The guild will be hosting a Queer Trivia Night on Nov. 14 at Travois from 7-10 p.m. The event is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local students pay tribute to Canada’s veterans ahead of Remembrance Day
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 9th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Students throughout schools in Medicine Hat took a moment to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice during Remembrance Day ceremonies held throughout the week. Reciting poems, including In Flanders Fields, and speaking about Canada’s military history, students, many wearing poppies, expressed the importance of honouring veterans on Remembrance Day while listening to guest ... Read More »
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