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PRSD communications approach taking on a more modern look
By Jeremy Appel on September 12th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Prairie Rose School Division’s updated communications plan was the main point of discussion Tuesday at its first meeting of the 2018-19 school year. Angela Baron, PRSD’s communications co-ordinator, provided a presentation on the importance of public engagement. “My primary goal is to provide staff, parents, students and stakeholders with relevant and up-to-date information, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Threatening to sue one week, pleading guilty the next
By Jeremy Appel on September 12th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A Medicine Hat man who last week threatened to sue the Crown for “unlawful confinement,” pled guilty Tuesday to two of four charges faced, and was sentenced to 45 days in jail. David Marthaller, 40, who was arrested after a three-hour standoff with Medicine Hat police that ended in him getting pepper ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic board chair says bishop should be consulted ahead of any vaccination decisions
By Jeremy Appel on September 12th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education discussed at its Tuesday meeting province-wide changes to vaccination schedules. The province is moving toward a two-dose schedule for the Hepatitis B and Human Papillomavirus vaccinations in Grade 6 from a three-dose schedule in Grade 5, according to a letter sent to the board from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor injuries in morning collision
By Medicine Hat News on September 11th, 2018
A collision during the morning commute resulted in minor injuries for at least one of the people involved. A moped collided with a car in the area of Sierra Boulevard and Saamis Rotary Way around 8 a.m. Medicine Hat police say minor injuries resulted and an eyewitness said there was an ambulance on scene. Police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minister of advanced education hits Hat on province-wide blitz
By Jeremy Appel on September 11th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Minister of Advanced Education Marlin Schmidt stopped by Medicine Hat College on Monday as part of his cross-province post-secondary school tour to tout the NDP government’s increased funding initiatives. Schmidt, who was joined by Medicine Hat MLA Robert Wanner, says the tour’s timing has more to do with back to school season than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bernier departure shows inner issues, but shouldn’t threaten the party: political instructor
By Jeremy Appel on September 11th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Medicine Hat College political scientist Jim Groom says Maxime Bernier’s abrupt departure from the Conservative Party of Canada is reflective of a clear rift within the party ranks. At the same time, it’s unclear how deep the divisions within the party run, he added. Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner Conservative MP Glen Motz previously told the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real estate listings risk becoming a ‘glut’
By Collin Gallant on September 11th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s real estate market is marching toward a typical year, officials with the local board told the News Monday, but an atypical situation is brewing with listings rising while sales remain steady. That’s not only contrary to how and when homes usually come onto the market — in late summer, inventory should ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Support cancer patients, survivors at Light the Night
By Gillian Slade on September 11th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade For those whose lives have been touched by cancer, Saturday’s Light the Night Walk is about showing support, remembering how lives have been affected and raising funds. The event takes place at Echo Dale Regional Park with registration at 6 p.m. and the 3 km walk and lantern ceremony commencing at 7:30 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hitch’n Post will fall in October
By Gillian Slade on September 11th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The removal of the old Hitch’n Post Saloon building at 210 S. Railway will commence this week with the final phase to come the first week in October, at which time there will be minor disruptions. Scaffolding will go up this week, complete with safety barriers, followed by removal of the front ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Esplanade unveils its new season of shows
By Mo Cranker on September 11th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker While summer may be coming to a close, the Esplanade is ramping it up. Fifteen new shows were announced Monday afternoon at the Esplanade’s theatre in front of a large audience. “This is our 2018/19 season launch,” said superintendent of operations and programming Trampas Brown. “We’ve already announced some of the shows for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local bar going to the dogs
By Mo Cranker on September 11th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker No one should ever have to choose between their friends and their dogs. The Silver Buckle agrees. The South Railway-based sports bar is unveiling its patio as dog-friendly Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and will be hosting the SPCA and a number of the shelter’s dogs at various points throughout the ... Read More »
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