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High Schools unveil plans for graduating classes
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 12th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat and area high schools have announced plans for graduating classes of 2021, a complicated process amid quickly changing regulations. “I’m not going to lie, it’s been pretty stressful,” said Shonna Barth, vice principal of Crescent Heights High School. “We’ve been trying to follow the rules but give the kids the best that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alexandra Middle School given $5K grant to build lab to test micro-generation clean energy tech
By Medicine Hat News on June 12th, 2021
A city junior high school will be building an energy lab after being awarded a grant from a provincial education advocacy group. Alexandra Middle School has been handed $5,000 grant to set up the lab, which will examine micro-generation clean energy technologies from Inside Education. The lab will also explore climate change and sustainability principles. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Irvine woman starting The Altruist Market in the Hat
By JUSTIN SEWARD Southern Alberta Newspapers on June 12th, 2021
Irvine entrepreneur Lou-Wanda Whaley is set to open The Altruist Market downtown Medicine Hat later this month. “In a nut shell, it’s about people helping people and not looking for a big reward for themselves,” said Whaley. “That’s the basis behind this whole entire thing and that’s how the name came about.” The market will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chronic Wasting Disease an under-attended problem
By ALEX McCUAIG Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 12th, 2021
amccuaig@medicinehatnews.com Chronic wasting disease affecting deer, elk and moose has been spreading across North America – largely unchecked – and continues to be moving through the province from its hotspot in southeastern Alberta. Chronic wasting disease is a lesser known, but wider spread, prion disease than mad cow disease (BSE) which causes fatal neurodegenerative illnesses. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Stampede Royalty applications open until June 18
By JUSTIN SEWARD Southern Alberta Newspapers on June 11th, 2021
After a one-year hiatus due to COVID, the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Rodeo Royalty contest application is open for 2021/2022 until June 18. Successful contestants will be judged on horsemanship, personality and speeches from July 15-17. Contestants must be female and be between the ages of 18 and 24 as of July 1, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nationwide warrant for man wanted by Gleichen RCMP
By Medicine Hat News on June 11th, 2021
A Gleichen man is wanted on a Canada-wide arrest warrant after failing to follow conditions after he was released from prison last month. The RCMP detachment in Gleichen, west of Brooks, is alerting the community they are looking for Justin Lee Nathan Cutter, 28, for being unlawfully-at-large by failing to abide by his parole conditions. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Walk-up, first-dose vaccine clinics will be set up around southern Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on June 11th, 2021
Walk-up, first-dose clinics for COVID-19 vaccine are scheduled in Medicine Hat and several locations in the south zone, Alberta Health Services has announced. No appointment was required for first-dose Pfizer shots at certain clinics held in Calgary, Drumheller, Magrath and Raymond on Thursday. Medicine Hat and Lethbridge walk-up clinics will be open Saturday from 8:30 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guest speakers bring passion and belief to St. Patrick’s Faith and Wellness Day
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 11th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com St. Patrick’s Elementary School hosted its fourth Faith and Wellness Day on Tuesday, a day that helps staff and students focus on the various aspects of self-care and health. “A big part of staying well is keeping your body well, keeping your mind well and keeping your spirit well,” said principal Dwayne Unreiner. Due ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bomb threat at courthouse causes morning stir
By ALEX McCUAIG Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 11th, 2021
amccuaig@medicinehatnews.com A suspected bomb threat at the city’s courthouse led to that building and the adjacent city hall and public library to be temporarily evacuated Thursday morning. The threat made by phone was deemed credible by police, with officers, the fire department and EMS dispatched to the courthouse around 11:30 a.m. The scene was cleared ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Second Friday in July is officially named Collector Car Appreciation Day in Alberta
By ALEX McCUAIG Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 11th, 2021
amccuaig@medicinehatnews.com The provincial government’s orders-in-council notices are usually a staid affair – appointments to boards and ministerial changes to regulations that don’t require legislative votes. But Wednesday’s notice included a proclamation making the second Friday in July officially Collector Car Appreciation Day. “I’ve never heard of it,” said Dale McKim, general manager of Redcliff’s Regent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public facing monetary disaster over orphaned wells, auditor says
By ALEX McCUAIG Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 11th, 2021
amccuaig@medicinehatnews.com The province’s auditor general says more needs to be done in how the Alberta government manages and accounts for its nearly $250 million in environmental liabilities. An advocate for reform in how the government regulates orphaned oil and gas wells says that figure is only a small tip of a mammoth iceberg taxpayers are ... Read More »
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