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Armed Forces sergeant continues dual-province cycle raising funds and awareness for PTSD
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 4th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Sgt. Rob Nederlof with the Canadian Armed Forces who served three overseas tours of duty, including twice in Afghanistan and once in Bosnia, is cycling across Alberta and Saskatchewan for the Wounded Warriors Support Dog Program, with a stop in Medicine Hat. Nederlof is a mechanic of Base Maintenance at CFB Shilo, Man., who ... Read More »
1 responseAHS shares summer safety tips
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 4th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Health Services is encouraging residents to stay sharp this summer, and do their part to prevent injuries to themselves and their loved ones. They remind parents to always supervise their children, actively watching their children and staying close enough to take action, if needed. Ensuring the equipment is appropriate for their age, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboy Junkies to take Esplanade stage
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 4th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Celebrating the one-year anniversary of their latest album, Such Ferocious Beauty, Canadian Icons Cowboy Junkies have made Medicine Hat one of the stops along their tour. With both Calgary and Winnipeg Folk Festival on their list of tour dates, Medicine Hat was a natural addition, said guitarist and songwriter Michael Timmins. “We try to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Region talks continue out of view
By Collin Gallant on July 4th, 2024
@@CollinGallant The three municipalities around Medicine Hat are progressing talks toward changes into a long-standing joint plan to guide development in the region, but it’s all being held in a flurry of closed session meetings this spring. It comes several months after Cypress County council threatened to leave a working group of elected officials with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neighbourhood Associations selected for $25,000 impact award
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 3rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta has announced the recipient of the Community Impact Award as the Neighbourhood Associations of Medicine Hat. The award, which is $25,000 for agencies with innovative project ideas, is designed by CFSEA to support a vibrant, healthy and caring community. “The Neighbourhoood Associations of Medicine Hat and Area is ... Read More »
1 responseRedcliff man will serve five years in prison for child porn offences
By Medicine Hat News on July 3rd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Redcliff man has been sent to federal prison for five years for possessing and distributing child pornography. Robin Mark Kiemele, 59, pled guilty Tuesday morning in Alberta Court of Justice at Medicine Hat, about three months after his arrest this spring. “It’s disturbing and I sincerely hope you get help,” Justice Eric Brooks ... Read More »
1 responseInterpretive Centre bringing back its Budding Botanists Nature Walk
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 3rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com An opportunity for those curious about nature but unsure of where to start, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is once again offering its Budding Botanists Nature Walk. Attendees will be joined by a park interpreter as they walk around Police Point Park, and learn practical plant identification skills while they explore the beauty of ... Read More »
1 responseFree welcome barbecue for new high school students
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 3rd, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Grade 10 students planning on attending Medicine Hat High School, Crescent Heights High School and The Hub are invited to attend a free barbecue to kick off summer before classes resume in the fall. The barbecue is hosted by members of the Launch Student Careers team who will be on hand to provide information ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s quarterly power price remains basically steady
By Medicine Hat News on July 3rd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The new power price for the coming three months has remained essentially level at 7.84 cents per kilowatt hour, the city’s utility department announced Tuesday. Meanwhile, monthly gas rates plunged to just 77 cents per gigajoule. Local power price is set by quarter at the forecast wholesale prices in the Alberta market for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several summer day camps with spots still available
By Medicine Hat News on July 3rd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews With school out and Medicine Hat’s reputation for many as a “last-minute” city when it comes to registering or planning events, there can be a panic to find a suitable summer camp. The Medicine Hat College, at the time of inquiry, still has space in the Youth Farm Experience at Irvine School Agricultural Discovery ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council members break down chambers logistics
By Collin Gallant on July 3rd, 2024
@@CollinGallant Who sits where was discussed at city council on Tuesday, as well as an overview of how the public participates in council meetings being considered in changes at council chambers. City manager Ann Mitchell told council that the two questions are increasing topics which city administration is dealing with from the public, and the ... Read More »
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