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MH 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 »
Be the first to comment!Bikers bring smile to six-year-old girl battling rare disorder
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 18th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Hundreds of motorcyclists from across Alberta and parts of Saskatchewan hit the highway with their hogs, choppers and beasts to raise money for a six-year-old Medicine Hat girl who is battling a rare neurological disorder. At the age of 18 months, Hailey Bonville was diagnosed with Rett syndrome, a genetic neurological and development disorder ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wind farm nears operation southwest of the city
By Medicine Hat News on June 18th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The “Forty Mile Bow Island” wind farm being built southwest of Medicine Hat was added to the Alberta power trading board on June 4, ahead of final work proceeding this fall. The 266-megawatt facility was reduced by several turbine locations last year after the Alberta Utilities Commission re-evaluated proximity to the Bow Island Airport. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged with attempted murder after shooting on Siksika Nation
By Medicine Hat News on June 18th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews RCMP in Gleichen have laid a charge of attempted murder after a man was shot in the arm on Saturday on Siksika Nation. Police issued a brief shelter in place order in an area of Gleichen as they arrested the suspect, Tim Munro, 43, of Siksika. On Monday, the RCMP announced he was charged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration Saturday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 18th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Aligning with the summer solstice on June 21 – recognized as National Indigenous Peoples Day – the longest day of the year has been celebrated by Indigenous people for centuries. To honour the rich history, traditions, culture and important contributions of Indigenous people, the city is hosting several events and educational opportunities this week. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Youth philanthropy program reaches record involvement
By ANNA SMITH on June 18th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com This year set a new record for participants in the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta’s Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) Program. The program is designed to help motivate philanthropists of the future, getting students and members of youth clubs involved with organizations in their area. “The program gives students hands-on experience working as a team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive program to offer exploration of tiny biomes with nature walk
By Medicine Hat News on June 18th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program will be hosting an exploration of the smaller side of nature, for those aged 11 and older. The Microscopic Menagerie event will be hosted in Police Point Park from 2-3 p.m. on June 29. Over the course of this nature walk, participants will learn about “what life is like ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council endorses new city complaints process
By Collin Gallant on June 18th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Medicine Hat will rewrite the process of how complaints against city council members are dealt with following controversy this spring, but could also work on a national effort to counter an upswing of “harassment of elected officials.” Coun. Shila Sharps called for the initial research into how council handles public complaints in late 2023, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wrestling tour announces additional star power for Medicine Hat stop
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 15th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Eighteen-year pro wrestling veteran “The Cowboy” Bryn Watts has battled the likes of WWE alumni The Bollywood Boyz and Tyler Breeze, and has a reputation as one of the hardest hitters in all of Canadian wrestling. Canadian Wrestling Elite has announced Watts will be joining the likes of WWF legend D-Lo Brown for its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College receives funding for flexible learning lab
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 15th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com A new flexible learning lab at Medicine Hat College will provide students more options on how they choose to access their courses, and will be funded with support from a nonprofit known for providing awards and scholarships to business schools and accounting students across the province. The CPA Education Foundation Flexible Learning Lab will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correction on food waste survey article
By Medicine Hat News on June 15th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Several points of information were incorrect in an article this week regarding a community survey on a food waste pilot program in Medicine Hat published June 13. The number of households taking part number 4,000, not 400 as stated. A survey showed 64 per cent on Hatters who answered would be “very likely” to ... Read More »
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