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City Notebook: Boom or bust? Depends on how you feel, I guess
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 14th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Hatters had their backs up this week as the Financial Post painted a bleak picture of the local economy. It’s not uncommon, almost standard in fact, for residents of any town to react badly when they feel slighted by “the media.” But it’s a more complicated topic at the ground level as well as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff students put focus on homeless
By GILLIAN SLADE on December 14th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Students at Margaret Wooding School in Redcliff are halfway through a program called 12 days of giving to help those who are homeless. Each day there has been a focus on specific personal care items to bring to school for The Mustard Seed. Principal Craig Corsie says the school has a focus on responsible, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final council meeting is a doozy
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 14th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The winter solstice is the longest night of the year, but city council’s final meeting of 2019 on Monday could be right up there. Still, an anxiously awaited update to the city’s budget to account for provincial budget cuts plus a half-dozen public hearings likely won’t set a record. The agenda for Monday’s meeting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Entrepreneurial savvy put to test at MHC
By Medicine Hat News on December 14th, 2019
Medicine Hat College business students had a Dragon’s Den-style business pitching competition last week, featuring products such as edible shotglasses and a house sitting app. Jaubron Widdis was part of the team that won first prize in the second section with Hide-a-Shot, a biodegradable, water-soluble shotglass that contains a pre-portioned drink of your choice. “It’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Budget Blinds collects warm clothes for women’s shelter
By Medicine Hat News on December 14th, 2019
The people at Budget Blinds made sure to give back this Holiday season. The business ran a Spread the Warmth program this winter and ended up raising 91 coats and snowsuits, 40 pairs of socks and slippers, 51 hats, 43 pairs of gloves, 24 pairs of undergarments and $500 toward the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Optimal learning coaches enhancing student experience in public schools
By Medicine Hat News on December 13th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Public School Division heard a presentation from six of its eight optimal learning coaches at Tuesday evening’s board meeting. This is the third year of the program, in which the group of coaches – who are themselves trained teachers – go to various schools in the division to assist teachers in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nearly $50K raised for Santa Claus Fund
By MO CRANKER on December 13th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The Hat community got together Thursday night at DayzOff Pub to support the 29th annual Santa Claus Fund auction – Darren Lutz has been a part of every single one. The auctioneer walked up to his podium around 7 p.m. and spent the next few hours calling the auction – in turn, he helped ... Read More »
1 responseLittle Owl Learning Centre hosting children’s Christmas party Sunday
By MO CRANKER on December 13th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker A local learning centre is opening its doors Sunday and inviting Hat children to a Christmas event. Little Owl Learning Centre will be open from 1-4 p.m. and it will offer activities to children. “This is best suited for kids aged two to six but their siblings are welcome,” said owner Justine Mann. “We’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Motz applauds Scheer’s ‘depth of character’
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 13th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s Conservative MP says he would like to see a new party leader chosen before next summer, following the surprise announcement Thursday that federal Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer will step down. The Regina MP and former speaker of the House will remain leader until a process elects a new leader, but a process ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crowd gathers for Ronald McDonald House lighting event
By GILLIAN SLADE on December 13th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The switching on of Christmas lights at the Medicine Hat Ronald McDonald House on Thursday evening was just the first of many significant events that will be held there. “The lights signify we are closer to the opening,” said Jason Evanson, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta. Evanson talked of the community’s generosity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Concerns dominate seniors consultations
By GILLIAN SLADE on December 13th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Many seniors at a city consultation on Thursday said it was more than just the building that has changed since the 2013 flood. “Previously the Veiner Centre was better. Now it’s all bureaucracy. The city has killed this place. They’ve priced themselves out,” said Melvin Oerlemans, who has been a member for 20 years. ... Read More »
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