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Kettle Campaign is Salvation Army’s biggest fundraiser
By Mo Cranker on November 29th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Salvation Army’s annual Kettle Campaign is up and running for the Holiday season and the group says it is a very important fundraiser. “Basically the program relies on volunteers giving a couple hours to sit at a station, ring a bell and collect donations for the Salvation Army,” said campaign co-ordinator Ashley ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grant application deadline looms for Storyhive’s Indigenous Storyteller Edition
By Medicine Hat News on November 29th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The deadline is near for filmmakers to apply for grants for Storyhive’s inaugural Indigenous Storyteller Edition. A funding platform to support independent creators in Alberta and B.C., Storyhive will present 20 grants of $20,000 each for production support, training and mentorship and distribution support. Following the application deadline on Dec. 4, an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Safety City to hold car seat clinics every Wednesday
By Mo Cranker on November 29th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Safety City is holding free car seat inspection clinics every Wednesday with the hopes of keeping young Hatters safe when riding with their parents. “We’re doing these inspection and installation clinics every Wednesday and we’re hoping to get the word out a bit,” said Safety City executive director Tom Carney. “We’re encouraging people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Display featured art by local LGBTQ2S+ youth
By Mo Cranker on November 29th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society and McMan Colour Me Free teamed up this week to put on a unique art display at Medicine Hat College. The display featured a number of pieces created by LGBTQ2S+ children in the community and the art reflects how the kids view healthy relationships. “Part of what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation to dole out $155K today
By Medicine Hat News on November 29th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Ten area organizations will be among the recipients of more than $155,000 in funding today from the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta. The foundation’s grants committee had five priority areas when deliberating for the fall grant cycle: Strengthening relationships with Indigenous and multicultural groups; encouraging mental health; pursuing an environmentally sustainable future; ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC microgrid build begins
By Collin Gallant on November 28th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Work is underway to build a renewable energy microgrid at Medicine Hat College, which administrators and industry officials say will boost enterprise, learning and, of course, power production. A fast-charging electric car fuelling station, unique blue-tinged corkscrew wind turbines, and perhaps other green energy projects, are planned for an area neighbouring the Trans-Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Property tax penalty upped for first time in years
By Collin Gallant on November 28th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Penalty and discount rates on city property tax accounts are set to rise along with general interest rates. For decades the city has tied the interest it charges on overdue tax accounts to the Bank of Canada lending rate plus five per cent. Since that rate has been hovering at historic lows ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPSD enjoys enrolment increases, including special categories
By Jeremy Appel on November 28th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The Medicine Hat Public School Division received at its Tuesday board meeting a 2018-2019 fall budget update, which includes enrolment figures. The division saw overall enrolment increase to 7,488 students from 7,440 last semester, and 7,418 at the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year. The enrolment number includes a six-student increase for First ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students at Crestwood take on a disabled perspective
By Jeremy Appel on November 28th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Crestwood School hosted Medicine Hat’s International Day for Persons with Disabilities on Tuesday. Students were given the opportunity to learn about and experience being disabled, through 22 activities and presentations. Duane Burr, who’s paralyzed from his armpits down as a result of a motorcycle accident nine years ago, taught students how to play ... Read More »
1 responseSwift Current authorities seize $66K in drugs in Nov. 15 bust
By Collin Gallant on November 28th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Mounties in Swift Current say they’ve confiscated $66,000 in drugs as part of raids this month. Municipal police in that city, RCMP and other police organizations searched a home on the 1500 block Winnie Street E on Nov. 15, allegedly seizing large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine, along with weapons and cash. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat couple charged with selling stolen goods
By Medicine Hat News on November 27th, 2018
Two Medicine Hat residents have been charged with trafficking stolen goods. The investigation began in October and involved stolen property being sold online. A search warrant was executed on the couple’s home, where police discovered several thousand dollars worth of items including baby monitors, shoes, tools and accessories. The total value is estimated at $10,000. ... Read More »
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