Local News
MHC grads urged to embrace challenges ahead
By JEREMY APPEL on June 16th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A sea of students in their caps and gowns gathered in the Medicine Hat College gymnasium, along with family and faculty, to celebrate their graduation Friday. The festivities were divided into a morning and afternoon ceremony, both of which were emceed by Terry Chapman, MHC’s interim vice president, academic, and included greetings from Graham ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey country brought together by… basketball?
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 16th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant So the Raptors are champions of the National Basketball Association, or “the Association,” or whatever kids are calling it these days. And all of Canada is rejoicing that a major sport title is heading north to … Toronto? It still doesn’t sound right. Mind you it’s easy to spot the differences between the Larry ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Organ donation possible through MAID
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 16th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The first case of organ donation from a patient receiving medical assistance in dying took place in April, says Alberta Health Services. For about a year all the ethical issues surrounding this have been under consideration, said Dr. Jim Silvius, AHS medical director. Aspects to be considered included who is provided with details of ... Read More »
1 responseRains lowering fire risk but a lot more moisture needed for agricultural needs
By Medicine Hat News on June 16th, 2019
Rains have helped reduce fire risk in western Saskatchewan, but agricutlrual analysist say more is needed and soon. The Saskatcehwan Ag Ministry’s crop report to June 10 states that in the southwest quadrant concerns remain that “if rain is not received soon, current soil moisture levels will not be enough to support a crop.” About ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Artistic talents on display at Alexandra Middle School
By JEREMY APPEL on June 14th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel It’s been an art-filled past couple days at Alexandra Middle School. Students have had their art displayed in the library for parents, staff and other students to come and see on Wednesday and Thursday. The display included various paintings, sculptures and other artwork, including a life-size baby giraffe made from papier mache and more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scholten Hill grassfire extinguished quickly by local crews
By JEREMY APPEL on June 13th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A small grassfire on the top of Scholten Hill was quickly put out Wednesday, leading the fire department to send two of the four trucks it deployed back to the station. “We sent over two engine trucks and a couple of brushfire fighting trucks to attend,” said acting platoon chief Brett Bachewich. Police advised ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City putting focus on social isolation for Elder Abuse Awareness Day
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 12th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The consequences of social isolation for seniors is the theme for this year’s Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Saturday, says the city. “This year, we have joined with groups and networks throughout the country to promote World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15. This year’s theme was chosen in hopes that we can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medalta hosting a night of good times with Booze, Burgers and Bands
By MO CRANKER on June 11th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Live music, beer and food – is there a better combo? Hatters have a chance to watch a handful of bands fight it out in a battle of the bands-style event Friday at Medalta during the first ever Booze, Burgers and Bands event. “The event is being held by the Society of the Friends ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar June 10-16, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on June 10th, 2019
June 10 – Sunrise Coffee Time, MH Public Library, 10 a.m. June 10 – Tween Detective Night, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m., ages 10-12 June 10 – Deutsche Konversation Gruppe, MH Public Library, 7-8 p.m. June 11 – Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. June 11 – Mavericks vs. Fort McMurray Giants, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS hosts annual open house
By MO CRANKER on June 10th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The Medicine Hat Police Service opened up its doors and welcomed Hatters to its headquarters for a tour Saturday as part of the organization’s annual open house. “During our open house we try to demonstrate a lot of our services to the community,” said police chief Andy McGrogan. “We just want people to come ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goodyear’s local union workers have new deal into 2022
By Medicine Hat News on June 9th, 2019
Unionized workers at Goodyear have a new contract through mid-2022, according to the latest edition of an Alberta Labour ministry bulletin. About 185 workers at the plant in Medicine Hat, represented by the United Steelworkers Local 628, had ratified the contract which takes effect retroactively to June 2018. It continues through July 2022 and provides ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
