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Annual gala raises thousands for Santa Fund
By MO CRANKER on November 18th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The annual Spirit of Giving Gala took place Saturday at the Medicine Hat Lodge – raising more than $61,000 for the Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund. “It was another great evening,” said executive director Deanna Doerksen. “It’s always amazing to see the support from the community. “It was another successful year.” The Scotiabank ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter gives talk on biothreats in Ukraine
By MO CRANKER on November 18th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Medicine Hatter John Cherwonogrodzky travelled to Ukraine recently and was able to give a talk on biothreats at Lviv National Medical University. His talk was centred around the use of biothreats to develop new vaccines and therapies. He says the talk was received well by staff and medical students. “I had made a contact ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local boarding kennel looking for help after two dogs abandoned by owner
By MO CRANKER on November 18th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Two dogs were dropped off at a local pet boarding kennel recently and the owner never came to pick them back up. Pet Park Boarding Kennel is now responsible for both of the animals – and the thousands in medical costs required to make both of them healthy. “They both came from a client ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Breakfast meetings
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 17th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The top-of-mind issue at this week’s leadership breakfast put on by the Chamber of Commerce was the issue of Western Alienation and the looming high-noon showdown between Ottawa and Edmonton. MP Glen Motz delivered what might be the best speech of his three-year political career on the subject, and MLA Drew Barnes, just added ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s shelter focuses on filling gaps in rural community
By Alberta Newspaper Group on November 17th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society has continually for the past four years reached out to rural communities as a reminder that help is nearby for victims of family and domestic violence. “We’re aware that part of what impacts family violence more in the rural community is the isolation piece and lack of services,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC trades gets a small boost
By JEREMY APPEL on November 17th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Although the province’s half-a-million-dollar boost this year to Skills Canada Alberta doesn’t directly affect educational institutions, Medicine Hat College’s dean of trades and technology says he hopes it’s a sign of positive developments to come. The government announced this increased funding, which will bring the total over the next four years to $8 million, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aurora insists local facility will finish as needed
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 17th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The day after Aurora Cannabis announced it would reel-in an aggressive expansion plan, including a delay for its massive facility in Medicine Hat, the company is walking back the impression that the Aurora Sun project is on hold. The Edmonton-based cannabis producer released a new strategic plan on Thursday with its quarterly financial results. ... Read More »
2 responsesSaamis Immigration looks to make newcomers welcome during Holiday Season
By Medicine Hat News on November 16th, 2019
Saamis Immigration has two initiatives planned to help newcomers feel welcome in Canada this Holiday Season. On Nov. 22 – the night of Midnight Madness downtown – Saamis is hosting its second annual multicultural bake sale to raise money for programs and services for recent immigrants. Hatters will be able to purchase treats from around ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC students collect thousands of pounds of feminine hygiene products for local food bank
By Medicine Hat News on November 16th, 2019
A campaign by Medicine Hat College students to collect menstrual products for the local food bank – dubbed “#NotaBloodyLuxury” on social media – raised 13,645 pounds of items this year. Tara Williams, an MHC business instructor whose marketing and visual communications students spearhead the annual campaign – conceiving a different brand each year – says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Appeal denied over meth-laced envelopes sent to remand centre
By JEREMY APPEL on November 16th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel An appeal from a man convicted of importing methamphetamine-laced Christmas cards into the Medicine Hat Remand Centre has been quashed. Ryan Bradley Horb’s appeal was heard in Calgary on Nov. 7, where the panel of three justices had to determine whether the accused knew or was wilfully blind to the cards’ contents, as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salvation Army launches annual Kettle campaign
By MO CRANKER on November 16th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The Salvation Army’s biggest fundraiser is now under way. The annual Kettle Campaign kicked off Thursday night and will run through the winter to raise important funds for the organization. “It’s only been one day but it’s been good so far,” said co-ordinator Ashley Barnes. “We kicked things off last night with cake and ... Read More »
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