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Barnes disappointed by lack of cabinet position, remains committed to representing Cypress-Medicine Hat
By Gillian Slade on April 30th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A visibly emotional Drew Barnes said he is disappointed that he is not part of the government’s cabinet considering he is one of the more experienced people in the Legislature. “I’m of course disappointed that my background and position did not result in a ministerial position now,” said Barnes UCP MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat. ... Read More »
4 responsesRoad, sewer work underway, expect delays
By Medicine Hat News on April 30th, 2019
Road and sewer construction is underway throughout Medicine Hat as several projects began this week. The city announced that water and sewer main replacement began Monday on the 1100 block of Dominion Street, between Minto and Washington avenues. That requires the closure of the block to traffic as well as the two adjacent intersections. Work ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary woman trekking to Ottawa with climate change on her mind
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 30th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Ann Cognito departed Medicine Hat Monday on a self-propelled scooter to Ottawa where she says she will deliver a message to government about the need to do more regarding climate change. “I want to explain quite bluntly that we simply don’t have time,” said Cognito, 50, citing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat gets mentioned on ‘The Simpsons’
By medicinehatnews on April 29th, 2019
It turns out Nelson Muntz’s dad has been hiding in Medicine Hat for many years. The revelation was made at the end of Sunday night’s episode, titled “D’Oh Canada.” The episode centred on Lisa Simpson’s time in Canada and after returning to Springfield she brought an RCMP officer for show and tell. Asked what he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar April 29-May 5, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on April 29th, 2019
April 29 – Activity Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 29 – Musical Mondays: “The Producers,” MH Public Library, 6:30 p.m. April 29 – Deutsche Konversation Gruppe, MH Public Library, 7-8 p.m. April 29 – Godsmack and Volbeat, Canalta Centre, 7:30 p.m. April 30 – Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Storm brings power outage to 10K residences
By Mo Cranker on April 28th, 2019
Medicine Hat News Around 10,000 Hat residences were without power Saturday night and part of Sunday morning after a winter storm swept through the city. High winds and snowfall caused a number of trees to collapse and take power lines down with them, says superintendent of stations and equipment Tyler Masson. “We ended up having ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supersonic UAVs to be launched at CFB Suffield
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 27th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Unmanned aerial vehicles flying at supersonic speed will be launched this summer at CFB Suffield, says Atlantis Research Laboratories’ Avro Division in Medicine Hat. The Avro Mark X, with the appearance of a sleek jet, is 22 feet long, weighs a thousand pounds and can carry a load of 500 kilograms. There are obvious ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Walk on May 11 will raise money in hopes of curing Type 1 diabetes
By Medicine Hat News on April 27th, 2019
A walk to raise funds for research to cure diabetes takes place May 11. You’re invited to participate in the Sun Life and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk to raise funds for Type 1 diabetes research. There will be a collective rally bringing together thousands of people whose lives are impacted by Type 1 diabetes. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Regional skills competition lets students show their best stuff
By Medicine Hat News on April 27th, 2019
South East Alberta’s Regional Skills Canada Competition will give students in Medicine Hat and the region a chance to show off their abilities Tuesday. Participants can compete in one of nine areas – automobile technology, baking, cabinet making, carpentry, culinary arts, hairstyling – intermediate and junior – video production and welding. Most of the competitions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mother Teresa hosting open house to provide information on upcoming STREAM program
By Medicine Hat News on April 27th, 2019
Mother Teresa School is hosting an open house Monday to inform parents about its STREAM programming that goes into effect in September. Attendees will have an opportunity to interact with teachers and students, who will present on the benefits of the program. Mother Teresa is the first school in southeastern Alberta to implement STREAM, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medalta announces hiring of new executive director
By Medicine Hat News on April 27th, 2019
Medicine Hat’s Historic Clay District is getting a new man in charge. Medalta announced Friday that Mike Onieu, who currently works at CFB Suffield, will be taking over for Aaron Nelson in July. Medalta announced in March that Nelson would be leaving the organization to pursue a new opportunity in the community. Friends of Medalta ... Read More »
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