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$136M cut from K-12 funding: ATA
By JEREMY APPEL on February 11th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The Alberta Teacher’s Association has gotten its hands on documents that suggest K-12 education funding has been cut $136 million from the previous school year, contrary to the education minister’s claims. Since enrolment has increased by 13,000 students from the previous year, the ATA says this amounts to a four per cent reduction in ... Read More »
2 responsesWet’suwet’en supporters rally outside MP’s office
By MO CRANKER on February 11th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker A group of Hatters gathered outside MP Glen Motz’s office Monday to hold a support rally for the Wet’suwet’en and to protest the GasLink Pipeline project in B.C. The group met at 4 p.m. and spent time walking up and down 13th Avenue SE with signs as cars drove by. Local chapter chair for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four local students recognized for French speaking talents with internationally-recognized diplomas
By JEREMY APPEL on February 11th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Four Grade 12 French immersion students at Monsignor McCoy High School have become officially certified by France’s government as francophones. The DELF-B2 diploma – or Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française – is awarded by the French ministry of education to students who demonstrate a proficiency in the French language after a series of exams. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge bans conversion therapy advertising, won’t issue business licences
By Alberta Newspaper Group on February 11th, 2020
Lethbridge city council voted to bring in a ban on the advertising and business practice of conversion therapy in the City of Lethbridge, and to advocate to the Kenney government for a provincial ban. While there was some disagreement and dissent on the issue of local bylaw enforcement of such a ban among councillors, council ... Read More »
1 responseColdest Night fundraiser coming up
By MO CRANKER on February 10th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Medicine Hat’s Coldest Night of the Year fundraising event is coming up and organizers are looking for walkers to participate. The event is taking place Feb. 22 will offer two, five and 10 kilometre courses for Hatters to take part in, while raising money for a good cause. “We’re very excited to do the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police Point home to northern river otters
By MO CRANKER on February 10th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Police Point Park has a few new residents living on its grounds. Park officials recently have been notified and have found a small group of otters living near the water in the park – something that was quite out of the blue. “Otters are extremely rare to see,” said park interpreter Marty Drut. “When ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Feb. 10-16, 2020
By Medicine Hat News on February 10th, 2020
Feb. 10-13 – Play Time in the Play Space, MH Public Library, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 10 – Colouring in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 10 – Tween Night: Chocolate Olympics, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m., ages 10-12 Feb. 10 – Theory of a Deadman, Canalta Centre, 7-11:30 p.m. Feb. 10 – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat Grannies prepping for sale
By MO CRANKER on February 10th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The Hat Grannies for Africa are gearing up for their annual Fabric, Yarn and More sale happening next month. The event is taking place March 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. John’s church downtown. Sale co-ordinator Joanie Gilchrist says the group is always looking for more product to sell. “We’re always ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barnes downplays AHS health review
By JEREMY APPEL on February 8th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes says he doesn’t believe a report released this week calling for $2 billion in healthcare savings that has been criticized as a trap door to privatization will be fully implemented. The Ernst & Young report, which was released Monday, makes 57 recommendations, including the privatization of certain services, rollbacks ... Read More »
2 responsesAlberta committee will review legislation on continuing care
By GILLIAN SLADE on February 8th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade At the moment, home care, supportive living and long-term care is governed by its own legislation, but the government is establishing a committee to review this. Current continuing care legislation dates back to 1985 and includes six acts, six regulations and three standards. The review will contribute to Alberta’s first comprehensive continuing care legislation ... Read More »
1 responseDetails scarce on future of local Aurora Sun plant
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 8th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Details are limited about what a new round of deep cost cutting by Aurora Cannabis will have on the commissioning of the Aurora Sun greenhouse in Medicine Hat. The company that announced last fall that the 36-acre growing facility would only partially open this summer, again on Thursday said it was examining all capital ... Read More »
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