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Friends of the Library spring book sale surpasses $5,000
By ANNA SMITH on June 6th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Friends of the Library book sale saw residents lined up outside the door on Friday morning, marking another successful spring event. Sue Masterman, current chair of the Friends of the Library board, expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming generosity of the community in its support for the sale and the library at large. ... Read More »
1 responsePetroleum group renews trades scholarship funding at college
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 6th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat News Students enrolled in Medicine Hat College’s School of Trades and Technology will continue to benefit from scholarships provided by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers for the next three years. The association has renewed future access to awards valued up to $4,000 for students in the college’s power engineering technology, steamfitter/pipefitter, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City seeks public feedback on special transit in effort to improve service
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 6th, 2024
The City of Medicine Hat is looking for community input for an upcoming review of its special transit services. The review will look at industry best practices and identify program gaps and improvement opportunities, including customer service, service delivery and other community expectations. All aspects of special transit services will be reviewed, and any recommendations ... Read More »
1 responseHigh school students in Saskatchewan will have option to take oil and gas classes through distance learning
By Medicine Hat News on June 6th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Saskatchewan will add high school option classes on “oil and gas” to distance learning programs in trades education. The province announced the addition Wednesday, stating pupils will learn about “the importance of the oil and gas industry” and career opportunities to build the “future workforce to meet consumer demands.” Tiene Energy, which operates in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County announces second annual Ag Connections Conference in November
By ANNA SMITH on June 6th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com After the resounding success of last year’s inaugural event, Cypress County has announced the date for the second annual Agricultural Connections Conference. This year, the county is focused on adding even more value for producers, said Beth Cash, economic development officer. “So we have quite a few things that we will be doing differently ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wrestling veteran headlines summer tour with stop in Medicine Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 6th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Before the World Wrestling Federation changed its name to the WWE in 2002, many fans may have considered D-Lo Brown a WWF Legend appearing on several Monday Night Raw and Sunday Night Heat productions. Brown is headlining the Canadian Wrestling Elite’s annual Cruel Summer Tour that is making a stop in the Hat on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montana man who should not play with phones gets 13 months for 911 antics
By Medicine Hat News on June 6th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A man who called in a phony threat to blow up a school near Havre, Mont., and then called authorities asking for a ride, will spend 13 months in prison, three years on probation and was fined $7,000, the U.S. Attorney’s office has announced. Jacob Edwin Wilson, 40, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS shares toy safety tips for Safe Kids Week
By Medicine Hat News on June 6th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Alberta Health Services, in honour of Safe Kids Week, is promoting toy safety for babies and young children. Officials remind residents to ensure that any toys given to their children are age appropriate, and to thoroughly check all labels and safety warnings, and to test if the toy is a choking hazard. “If a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council denies tax break on former Aurora Sun greenhouse
By Collin Gallant on June 6th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A request to accelerate tax reclassification for the former Aurora Sun greenhouse – and lower the $750,000 tax bill for the new owner – was denied by a 5-3 vote of council on Monday night. Bevo Farms, Ltd. began operating in a portion of the huge facility in April to grow vegetable seedlings – ... Read More »
1 responseRegistration for annual Terry Fox Run now open
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 5th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Online registration for participants and teams is now open for the 44th annual Terry Fox Run returning to the Hat on Sept. 15 as the Canadian hero’s run to raise money for cancer research continues to inspire others around the world. The theme of this year’s event is ‘No Matter What’ and emphasizes the ... Read More »
1 responseValedictorian’s of 2024: Crescent Heights’ Remi Lemire taking love of science to California on journey to become a doctor
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 5th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Grade 12 student Remi Lemire recalls learning he was named 2024 valedictorian at Crescent Heights High School after a surprise parade with about 20 people, including his principal, held outside his work May 31. “Everyone’s telling me, ‘Come check this out,’ and I was just really confused, and then I heard sirens and I ... Read More »
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