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RCMP think Redcliff home invasion was targetted
By Alberta Newspaper Group on November 21st, 2019
Redcliff RCMP have opened an investigation after a Tuesday night home invasion. It was after 10:30 p.m. on Nov. 19 when police received a complaint about a home invasion in the 400 block S.E. in Redcliff. Two male suspects wearing black balaclavas forced their way into a residence. One occupant of the residence was sprayed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events at MHC will mark International Education Week
By Medicine Hat News on November 21st, 2019
Medicine Hat College is hosting a series of events starting Saturday to celebrate International Education Week. According to Alberta Education, International Education Week occurs in more than 100 countries the third week of November. Its purpose is to “give students and educators the opportunity to see the world through an international lens.” The festivities at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local vigil held to honour murdered transpeople – 331 in the past year alone
By JEREMY APPEL on November 21st, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Project Rainbow Medicine Hat brought some warmth to a cold November night with a candlelight vigil to honour the memories of transgender people killed for who they are. Members of the LGBTQ community and allies gathered at Veterans Memorial Park for the event Wednesday, which was held as part of the 20th annual International ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dunmore Christmas light display to support RMH
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 21st, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A Dunmore resident is not only making her Christmas light display worth your drive out to Dunmore to see, but donations are going to the Ronald McDonald House, too. “Christmas has always been one of the most cherished things in our family,” said Jenny Robinson, who now wants to pass on the wonder of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta changing farm safety
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 21st, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Changes to farm safety legislation tabled Wednesday in the Alberta Legislature are welcome according to those in the industry, but are “heartless and vengeful” according to workers’ advocates. Ag Minister Devin Dreeshen announced the long-awaited changes to the previous government’s “Bill 6 Farm Safety,” stating that new standards flow from consultations with those farmers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Promoting hatred trial dates set for 2020
By JEREMY APPEL on November 21st, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Loki Hulgaard, a local man accused of wilfully promoting hatred and possessing illegal weapons, will have his day in court in the new year. Defence counsel Michael Gilchrist appeared on Hulgaard’s behalf in provincial court Wednesday, where he agreed to set trial dates of Feb. 26-28, and April 7 and 9. Additionally, a voir ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitla Wind farm producing power
By Medicine Hat News on November 21st, 2019
Power is flowing from the Whitla Wind farm on to the Alberta electricity grid as testing and final commissioning of the 56-turbine facility near Bow Island takes place over the next six weeks. Officials with Capital Power told the News on Tuesday that with major assembly work completed, the turbines and distribution network are now ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donation to dementia unit brings ageless companions
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 21st, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A range of items that bring comfort and purpose to those with dementia have been introduced at River Ridge seniors’ residence thanks to a local fundraising project. Teuntse Prins has a big smile on her face as she tenderly strokes a robotic cat and it responds with some purring. A short time later Prins ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cancarb promotes from within to name its general manager of global sales, marketing
By Medicine Hat News on November 21st, 2019
Cancarb will continue to promote from within to fill its senior management team, the Medicine Hat-based manufacturer announced this week. Brad Thompson became the general manager of global sales and marketing for the carbon black producer on Nov. 16, the company announced Tuesday. The post was left vacant when Peter Donnelly was promoted to Cancarb ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caregiver workshop hosted at Chinook Village will help map out responsibilities
By Medicine Hat News on November 20th, 2019
The role of a caregiver can be both exhausting and rewarding, and there is a caregiver workshop taking place in Medicine Hat on Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. The Caregiver Bubble: The Inner and Outer World of Family Caregiving will take place at Chinook Village. Tickets are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Industries’ full-ride scholarship goes to ‘underrepresented’ MHC student; this year to Julie Lesko
By Medicine Hat News on November 20th, 2019
CF Industries has provided a $20,000 full-ride scholarship to a female power engineering student at Medicine Hat College as a means of encouraging diversity in the field. Julie Lesko, an MHC power engineering and technology student, is this year’s recipient. Since 2013, CF Industries has donated the scholarship every two years to an “under-represented” power ... Read More »
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