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Ecole St. John Paul II made official with fanfare
By Jeremy Appel on October 23rd, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Medicine Hat’s newest school held its grand opening ceremony Monday — scheduled to coincide with the saint’s feast of its namesake. Ecole St. John Paull II’s opening brought together dignitaries from all three regional school boards, both MLAs, Mayor Ted Clugston and Fr. Jerome from the Diocese of Calgary. “This is a momentous ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dog park done Jan. 1
By Collin Gallant on October 23rd, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A protection plan for the Saamis Archeological site will result in a complete ban of off-leash dog walking in 2019 and only on paved trails throughout the area, a city committee heard on Monday, Also nixed is a proposed fenced off-leash area south of Kin Coulee park within the environmental reserve that is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Math scores improving year to year
By Jeremy Appel on October 23rd, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The Ministry of Education announced on Oct. 18 that Grade 6 mathematics Provincial Achievement Test scores have increased over the past year, which Medicine Hat’s public and Catholic school boards say is consistent with their scores as well. This is the second year the math PAT has included a non-calculator portion in its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Housing society, council on homelessness hosting pair of community engagements
By Medicine Hat News on October 23rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Community Housing Society and the Community Council on Homelessness are hosting community engagement sessions this week. An initial Lived Experience Community Engagement session takes place tonight from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Esplanade Studio Theatre. Everyone is welcome, no RSVP required, and dinner will be provided. Tomorrow a community engagement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TCH bridge could be due for more maintenance in 2021
By Collin Gallant on October 23rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News Work to rehabilitate and resurface the southern span of the Trans-Canada Highway bridges in Medicine Hat could be underway in 2021, according to documents from Alberta Transportation. Last month the ministry began accepting proposals from a short list of engineering firms for scope and cost estimates to determine whether girders require strengthening ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public assistance sought as 32-year-old Oyen man missing since October 1
By Jeremy Appel on October 23rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News A 32-year-old man has been reported missing from Bindloss, and the Oyen RCMP is seeking public assistance. Carter James Schlaht was last seen Oct. 1. He’s described by police as wearing a dark hoodie, blue jeans, black baseball cap and brown boots. Schlaht has brown hair and eyes, weighs 178 pounds and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pot off limits for cops, but school boards treating it like alcohol
By Jeremy Appel on October 23rd, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel While the Medicine Hat Police Service is outright prohibiting cannabis consumption among its officers, the city, as well as public and Catholic school boards, are taking a less strict approach for their workers. MHPS chief Andy McGrogan says the ban, which has the support of the local police association, is a precautionary measure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!StatsCan data shows alarming spike in opioid poisoning
By Gillian Slade on October 23rd, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The number of people being hospitalized for opioid poisoning has increased 56 per cent in the past decade, and most of that took place in the past three years, according to a recent Statistics Canada report. Nearly 12 out of every 100,000 people in Canada is hospitalized for opioid poisoning. There are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wednesday’s Project Connect a one-stop shop for community services
By Mo Cranker on October 23rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat’s annual Project Connect event is taking place Wednesday. The event is taking place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. John’s Church downtown and it is aimed at getting people in need in touch with agencies that can help them out. “Project Connect is a one-day event that happens ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three deaths from West Nile in Alberta this year
By Gillian Slade on October 23rd, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Three Albertans have died this season as a result of West Nile virus. The total number of confirmed West Nile virus cases this year now stands at 50, with 40 in the south zone that includes Medicine Hat. Although the region is no longer swamped by mosquitoes, with summer gone, the West ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skaters get a new place to hone their skills
By Mo Cranker on October 22nd, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Skateboarders in the city have a new place to perfect their tricks. The Medicine Hat Skateboard Association, The Summit and the City of Medicine Hat unveiled the city’s first integrated skate spot near Saamis Rotary Park Saturday — giving local skaters another place to do their thing. “It’s exciting that we were able ... Read More »
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