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Fusion of eras, cultures and styles hit Paris Fashion Week runways
PARIS (AP) – On a rain-soaked Saturday at Paris Fashion Week, the luxury world saw a spectacle of contrasts, where the audacious spirit of punk melded with historical elegance. Displays blurred the lines between rebellion and refinement, presenting collections that navigated through time – evoking medieval serfs with a modern twist and embracing minimalist aesthetics ... Read More »
Skiing or golf? Spring break choices follow Canada’s weird winter
VANCOUVER – Bin Xie’s children typically spend spring break at ski camps but, after unseasonably warm and unpredictable weather upended much of this year’s ski season, his family decided to rent an RV to go camping in British Columbia’s Interior instead. Xie, from Vancouver, is likely not alone. In Ontario, some golf courses are opening ... Read More »
March 2, 2024
LINDA HVIDSTEN LINDA HVIDSTEN 1955-2024 Linda passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24th, 2024 surrounded by her family and friends. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 47 years Frank Hvidsten, her children Crystal (Rob) Zeemel and Hans Eric (Adelle) Hvidsten. Linda will be greatly missed by her 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, ... Read More »
LGBTQ students look ahead after Alberta town bans Pride flags, rainbow crosswalks
WESTLOCK, Alta. – Shaylin Lussier went home and screamed after the student’s town voted for a bylaw banning Pride flags and rainbow crosswalks from municipal property. Lussier, a member of the gay-straight alliance in Westlock, Alta., had spearheaded efforts to get a Pride crosswalk painted last year for the first time in the town of ... Read More »
A ship earlier hit by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea, the first vessel lost in conflict
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – A ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has sunk in the Red Sea after days of taking on water, officials said Saturday, the first vessel to be fully destroyed as part of their campaign over Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The sinking of the Rubymar comes ... Read More »
Ship earlier attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – A ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has sunk in the Red Sea after days of taking on water, officials said Saturday. The Rubymar had been drifting after the attack in February. It marks the first ship sunk by the Houthis amid their months-long attacks on shipping in the ... Read More »
Annual home and leisure show draws large opening day crowd
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Southeast Alberta Home & Leisure Trade show is in full swing as more than 160 booths and vendors are on display throughout the weekend spanning all three buildings of the Cypress Centre. Every year the trade show attracts small- to large-scale businesses from southeast Alberta and Saskatchewan looking to connect with customers and ... Read More »
Public school division to make budget comments in March
The Medicine Hat Public School Division is expected to release comments in March on this year’s budget. A statement from superintendent Mark Davidson reads: “Our full funding profile is expected in the middle of March, once we see it we will have a clear picture of what the budget means to us. At that time ... Read More »
By the Way: Cross your heart?
Did you ever say “Cross my heart!” when you were a kid? Maybe make a little X on your chest? Crossing my heart was my first “liturgical” gesture, long before I was ordained. It was a sign I was telling the truth. Or that I would keep a childhood promise. The “heart” stood for commitment ... Read More »
Science Smarts: Let’s catch us a Leprechaun
I thought I should get a head start on some STEM activities for St. Patrick’s Day, which is approaching rather quickly. Those tricky Leprechauns are hard to keep ahead of, but this year, I think I may have found a way to catch one! I do not know about you, but I could definitely use ... Read More »
Some south-side residents to experience low water pressure this weekend
@MedicineHatNews Water main repairs this weekend will result in low pressure in some south-side communities on Sunday, the city’s utility department has announced. Crews will begin work at the intersection of Strachan Road and Stratton Way on Sunday morning and should be finished by the late afternoon. That will require a reduction in water pressure ... Read More »
