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Public school board updates substance policy to include vaping
By JEREMY APPEL on November 27th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Among a series of Medicine Hat Public School Division policies approved at its Tuesday evening board meeting were rules surrounding banned substances. Superintendent Mark Davidson says the new policy was developed in conjunction with Alberta Health Services and will replace the board’s policy on smoking and cannabis. Policy 634 prohibits staff and students from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Herald School faculty touts unique styles resulting from its two wings of students
By Medicine Hat News on November 27th, 2019
Teachers and administrators from Herald School presented to the Medicine Hat Public School Division board at its Tuesday meeting about efforts to enhance school culture and promote literacy. One wing of Herald provides students with a basic Grades 1-6 education, while the other offers specialized programming for those with disabilities, ranging from about Grades 5-12. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP puts the freeze on new photo radar
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 27th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The provincial government is temporarily halting new photo radar devices and new locations, effective Dec. 1, while it collects data to refine the rules. Transport Minister Rick McIver said a previous review indicated the current data is “limited and inconsistent.” “We need more strict requirements to ensure photo radar is being used for safety ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chinook Village group ensuring warmth on city streets
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 27th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A group of creative women at Chinook Village are putting the finishing touches to blankets, scarfs and toques they plan to donate to The Champion Centre. They started on the project in September in anticipation of the needs of people as winter approached, said Melissa Schlenker, recreation therapist at Chinook Village. They chose The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Property tax late penalties likely to rise slightly in 2020
By Medicine Hat News on November 27th, 2019
The penalty for not paying property taxes on time will likely edge up slightly in 2020, a city committee heard Tuesday. The yearly adjustment on late penalties and prepayment discounts show that the rates should rise to 7 per cent and 1 per cent, respectively, owing to generally higher Bank of Canada interest rates that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City-wide lead tests in 2021
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 26th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The News has learned that the province will require all municipal water departments to test for lead in drinking water by the fall of 2021, including potential problems caused by privately owned fixtures and household plumbing. Alberta Environment and Parks announced the requirements on Nov. 12 in a bulletin to cities. That came about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to install lights in tunnel connecting Kin Coulee with Saamis Archeological Site
By Medicine Hat News on November 26th, 2019
The tunnel beneath the Kin Coulee dip will be closed this week while lights are installed on the well used but dark passage. The tunnel, beneath the Trans-Canada Highway in the Seven Persons Creek valley, connects Kin Coulee park and the Saamis Archeological Site, and is part of the city’s Heritage Trail network. Work is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former investment adviser fined, banned for 10 years after practising with terminated registration
By Medicine Hat News on November 26th, 2019
A former investment adviser in Medicine Hat has been fined and prohibited from the business for 10 years after regulators found she continued to practise after her registration had been terminated. Sherry Jean Dalla-Longa had worked in the industry for about 30 years until late 2016 when she parted ways with her former employer. According ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IBD drug switch has patients scared
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 26th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade It took years to stabilize her health and symptoms from ulcerative colitis, making Nicole Miller particularly nervous about changes to medication Health Minister Tyler Shandro is contemplating. “Going off something that works for you jeopardizes your health,” said Miller. Steve Buick, press secretary for the minister, provided an emailed statement. “Like other provinces and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC Brooks students to show off solar classroom concepts at Friday open house
By Medicine Hat News on November 26th, 2019
Students at Medicine Hat College’s Brooks Campus will showcase their concepts for a solar classroom at an open house Friday. The outdoor space will incorporate solar power into the natural landscape, as conceived by students in the built environment engineering and technology, as well as the trades programs. Guests at the open house will have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CAPE super says funding increase keeps up with enrolment
By Medicine Hat News on November 26th, 2019
The Centre for Academic Performance and Excellence’s superintendent says a small increase in funding for charter and other alternative schools will help CAPE keep up with enrolment growth. The Oct. 24 budget allocated $400 million to homeschooling, charter, private and alternative schools, up from $396 million the previous year, an increase of $4 million. However, ... Read More »
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