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Wild Horse crossing not yet included in provincial COVID screening plans
By Medicine Hat News on May 22nd, 2020
A plan to have provincial officials screen and monitor international travellers who arrive in Alberta doesn’t yet and may not include the Port of Wild Horse, south of Medicine Hat, or other low-volume border crossings. All non-essential travel is suspended at U.S. entry points, where commercial transport workers follow separate guidelines from other travellers who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School boards splitting $5.5M in provincial funding
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 22nd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Nearly $5.5 million is going to three school boards in the Medicine Hat region to accelerate maintenance projects as part of a provincial plan to stir up economic activity. The province announced $250 million in new funding for boards across Alberta on Wednesday following an early April statement that spending would be coming in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATB buying first responders a coffee today
By Medicine Hat News on May 22nd, 2020
Coffee for first responders is being paid for today by ATB Financial. If you are a police officer, firefighter or paramedic, ATB is paying for your coffee at Madhatter Coffee Roastery on Third Street, downtown Medicine Hat. It’s ATB’s way of saying thanks to all frontline workers who are working so tirelessly to help Albertans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clarification from MHC cuts story
By Medicine Hat News on May 22nd, 2020
Unclear information was included in a report on the Medicine Hat College budget that was published int he May 21 edition of the News. The college will continue to offering “social work” as a degree program going forward, but will no longer offer the ability for dual-accredited certificate in social work and addictions counselling. “Addictions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Food bank says pandemic has been a learning experience
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 22nd, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat and District Food Bank is adjusting to changing demands brought on by COVID-19. Executive director Celina Symmonds says the ongoing pandemic has been a learning process for staff at the food bank, but they’ve been aided along the way by consistent support from the community. “We’d like to thank our community, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local woman leaving behind legacy of love
By Sean Rooney on May 22nd, 2020
srooney@medicinehatnews.com When she beats cancer for the fifth and presumably final time, Tiana Shoebridge will leave something behind. A little wisdom. A lot of love. And proof that she’s so much stronger than she ever imagined. The 40-year-old Medicine Hat woman is behind a pair of bottle drives benefiting Kids Cancer Care, the last of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SixOneSix adding axes to its expanded location
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 22nd, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken SixOneSix Entertainment will have a few axes to grind at its new location on Third Street. The Hat-based entertainment centre already features a wide assortment of virtual reality games, but with roughly four times as much space in its upcoming new home, owner Ken Forbes says he’ll be bringing in a few new attractions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strides of Hope encourages public to recognize those affected by Schizophrenia
By Medicine Hat News on May 22nd, 2020
The annual Strides of Hope event for the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta takes place on Sunday – World Schizophrenia Day. The organization would like to see people wearing purple or white and perhaps make a sign to remind everyone. They would like you to take a photo and share it on social media that day. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fry giveaway fundraiser aims to keep HALO in the air
By Medicine Hat News on May 22nd, 2020
A fundraiser launching today is aimed at keeping a regional-based helicopter ambulance service in the air. French fry maker McCain’s and Western Tractor are soliciting donations for HALO rescue helicopter service, which says it will cease operating this summer after 13 years unless substantial new funding is secured. To entice donations from the public, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four in Hat charged with child sexual exploitation
By Sean Rooney on May 21st, 2020
Four men in Medicine Hat have been charged with child sexual exploitation following a string of seemingly unconnected investigations that resulted in arrests last week.Members of the Medicine Hat Police Service and the provincial ALERT child exploration investigations unit made the announcement on Thursday morning stating that they have seen an increase in cases that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crescent Heights grads will get to walk the stage, with just a few differences
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 21st, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Graduation will be a little bit different at Crescent Heights High School this year – but students will still have the opportunity to throw on a cap and gown then walk across the stage. While the COVID-19 pandemic will prevent this year’s graduating class of 193 students from huddling together and throwing those caps ... Read More »
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