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Robb Nash Project will hit on relevant youth topics in immersive concert setting
By Medicine Hat News on March 5th, 2020
An immersive concert experience focusing on serious issues relevant to youth with a dash of levity is coming to the Canalta Centre next week. The Robb Nash Project will perform March 12 at 10:30 a.m., with an act that addresses mental health-related topics, such as depression, anxiety, self-harm, addiction, bullying and suicidal ideation. But it’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Mustard Seed hosting its first local fundraiser, Seeds of Hope, on April 17
By Medicine Hat News on March 5th, 2020
The Mustard Seed’s first annual fundraising dinner event is taking place April 17. The Seeds of Hope Event will feature guest speaker Sean Brandow – chaplain for the Humboldt Broncos. Tickets for the event are being sold for a table of eight at $1,200. Please contact Colette Eirich 403-866-7542 or by email at ColetteEirich@theseed.ca. Proceeds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Distance learning phase-out will have minimal local effect, but advocate says move shouldn’t be trusted
By JEREMY APPEL on March 4th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Administrators from two local school boards say the impact of the government phasing out the Alberta Distance Learning Centre will not make much of an impact, but a provincial public education advocate says it’s an ominous sign of future developments. The ADLC, based out of Barrhead’s Pembina Hills School Division, was established in 1997 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sawubona aims to spark discussion with cultural show-and-tell
By Medicine Hat News on March 4th, 2020
A single item can launch a fascinating conversation and that is the purpose of Sawubona. The opening reception for Sawubona will take place Thursday, 10 a.m. at the Veiner Centre. Sawubona is a Zulu greeting that means “we see you.” The idea is for participants to bring an item to the event. Ideally they would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rural municipality could be shrinking council size by one
By Medicine Hat News on March 4th, 2020
The RM of Big Stick’s council could be getting smaller. The rural municipality in southeast Saskatchewan has petitioned the provincial government to amend its election divisions by blending two southernmost districts into one. Discussions will take place today at the municipality’s regular council meeting in Golden Prairie for residents of the RM. Division No. 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta to cover another cystic fibrosis medication
By Medicine Hat News on March 3rd, 2020
The province will cover the cost of another drug for Albertans with cystic fibrosis. Effective March 1 the drug “kalydeco” is part of the government’s drug plan. Since 2014 kalydeco has been available to patients more than six years old who had cystic fibrosis and one specific genetic mutation. The coverage is now expanded to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians detained in Ethiopia were with charity based out of Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on March 3rd, 2020
Global Affairs Canada says officials are fully engaged with authorities in Ethiopia after 13 Canadians linked to a Medicine Hat-based charity were detained there last week. Canadian Humanitarian says a group of 10 Canadian volunteers, three Canadians on staff and two Ethiopian staff members are in custody in the African country on allegations they were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar March 2-8, 2020
By Medicine Hat News on March 2nd, 2020
March 2-5 – Play Time in the Play Space, MH Public Library, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. March 2 – Colouring in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. March 2 – Deutsche Konversation Gruppe, MH Public Library, 7-8 p.m. March 3 – Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. March 3 – Tigers vs. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks and Recreation: Bad weeds, herbivorous heroes
By Keziah Lesko-Gosselin on March 2nd, 2020
As weeds spread across landscapes, choking out native vegetation and negatively impacting the environment, it is our responsibility to intervene where possible, stopping the villainous vegetation in its tracks. Certain types of weed control pose higher risks to the environment and human health. Excess pesticide use has the potential to negatively impact non-target organisms and ... Read More »
1 responseHatters gather Saturday to protest provincial government, rally for public services
By Mo Cranker on February 29th, 2020
Mo Cranker Around 200 people gathered at city hall Saturday to rally in support of public services they say are being impacted by the provincial government’s budgets. The group was made up of teachers, health care workers, supervised consumption site advocates, doctors, agriculture workers, retail workers, students and others speaking out against this week’s provincial ... Read More »
1 responseFair Deal Panel seeks online survey doers
By Medicine Hat News on February 29th, 2020
The Fair Deal Panel has an online survey for the public on how best to define and secure a fair deal for Alberta. The survey is available until March 15 at fairdeal.ca. Panel chair Oryssia Lennie says members have already connected with many thousands of Albertans through local engagement sessions, meetings, email and online. They ... Read More »
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