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Local school divisions welcome cellphone ban
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 20th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com School districts in Medicine Hat and area are largely optimistic regarding a recent ministerial order restricting the use of personal electronics such as cellphones during class periods. The announcement was made Monday and will require phones and similar electronics to be powered off and out of sight during instructional periods for students in all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two people arrested in high-risk vehicle stop
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 19th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com A male and female were taken into custody after police responded to a weapons complaint at a northeast residence that led to a high-risk vehicle stop along Maple Avenue Bridge shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Police originally received a report that an altercation had occurred at a home in the 400 block of 19th ... Read More »
1 responsePrairie Rose gets funding hike to match enrolment
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 19th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose Public Schools trustees reviewed the division’s year-to-date financials Tuesday, current to the end of May. An increase in Alberta Education funding of roughly $1.3 million is expected due to an uptick in enrolment, as well as other funding from the province. There is also an increase in fee revenue with the opening ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cutting-edge drone tech showcased at CFB Suffield
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 19th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A four-week ‘Sandbox’ at CFB Suffield that hosts innovators from five allied countries to demonstrate the latest advances in counter drone technology concludes Friday. As technological advancements continue in the field of very small unmanned aerial systems, or micro drones, used for intelligence gathering, so do advancements in counter drone defence systems. Fifteen cutting-edge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress seeks stronger, less political partnership before backing STARS
By ANNA SMITH on June 19th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County has made a motion not to commit to providing funding for STARS air ambulance, citing a lack of partnership. A request was brought forward at the Tuesday council meeting, with the foundation requesting $2 per capita for 2024 and 2025, for a total of $30,096. While the initial motion made was to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kites to fill sky in Swift Current at annual festival
By Medicine Hat News on June 19th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Windscape Kite Festival is excited to offer a weekend at Western Canada’s largest kite festival in Swift Current. Organizers are pleased to host award-winning kite artists and performers from around the globe, with a lineup featuring talents from Canada, the U.S., Italy, Columbia and local fliers as well. The festival, in addition to acrobatic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County: Change coming to which bylaw covers animal regulation
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 19th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County council on Tuesday moved to change how it handles animal regulation. During a review of policy, including how the keeping of animals on parcels under 40 acres, administration looked at neighbouring municipalities, and it was found the majority choose to regulate the keeping of animals under an animal control bylaw or equivalent. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Son’s charge for attempted murder of father taken down to aggravated assault in plea deal
By Medicine Hat News on June 19th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Brooks man charged with attempted murder last fall in the stabbing of his father pleaded guilty Tuesday to a lesser charge of aggravated assault. Jared Derrick Potts, 33, was sentenced to four years in prison by the provincial Court of Justice at Medicine Hat. Potts, in custody since September 2023, will serve another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City power profits will fall as price does
By Collin Gallant on June 19th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A reversal in power prices will eat into profit expectations at the city power plant and reduce an expected year-end dividend, members of council’s audit committee heard Tuesday. Lower grid prices, lower demand due to warmer weather and even lower rates on local prices re-formulated last year could cut power profits by $18 million, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province to ban cellphones at K-12 schools
By ANNA SMITH on June 18th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com On Monday the province announced new incoming standards, restricting the use of personal electronics and cellphones within the classroom environment. “I’m sure we all know, cell phones are an ever present feature of our daily lives and Alberta’s classrooms are no exception,” said Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides. “Cellphones can be used as a ... Read More »
1 responseMH Interpretive Centre hosting geology walk at Echo Dale
By Medicine Hat News on June 18th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Geology Walk will take place at Echo Dale Regional Park on Wednesday afternoon and will provide discussion of the formations seen in the valley walls. The Medicine Hat Interpretive Centre will host the guided free event that will discuss the geologic changes in the region over time. The event takes place from 12:30-2 ... Read More »
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