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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 »
Be the first to comment!Province offers $170M to seniors’ care facilities as part of relaunch strategy
By Medicine Hat News on May 21st, 2020
Long-term care facilities, seniors’ lodges and designated supportive facilities across Alberta will be receiving a boost from the provincial government as it rolls out its COVID-19 relaunch strategy. The Minister of Health’s office announced Tuesday it has earmarked $170 million to assist those most vulnerable to COVID-19. The funding will be used for extra cleaning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finlay Bridge facelift needed again
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 21st, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Finlay Bridge, the last iron span of its era still in use in Western Canada, will be stripped and given a new concrete deck this summer, city council heard on Tuesday. But councillors didn’t have to reach back too far into the past to recall to 2008 work on the 1900s era bridge that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City, school boards will reopen playgrounds when they’re ready
By Medicine Hat News on May 21st, 2020
The city’s parks department and local school boards are jointly planning how and when to reopen swing sets and playground equipment from pandemic lockdown provisions, city officials told reporters on Wednesday morning. And that could be soon, said city emergency management director Merrick Brown, who received new health orders on Tuesday regarding playgrounds. “We want ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Longtime local grain elevator shutting down
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 21st, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A grain elevator that has been part of the historic landscape in Medicine Hat for decades will be closing. The Parrish & Heimbecker grain elevator nestled between the coulees and Kipling Street will be winding down operations starting July 1. Anthony Kulbacki, vice president of operations for P&H – based at the head office ... Read More »
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