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More consultations on parks master plan set for next week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 17th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Further in-person consultations have been set regarding how the city’s parks and recreation department will draw up a plan for facility maintenance and replacement, the city announced this week. On Wednesday, Nov. 24 department staff will be at the Veiner Centre from 2-4 p.m., then the Cypress Auditorium at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Getting to Know Your Leaders: Van Dyke goes from advocacy to council chambers
By JAMES TUBB on November 16th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Alison Van Dyke has been an advocating voice in the city for years. Now, she will be an advocating voice on behalf of the city as one of the six newly elected councillors this fall. She says it’s been a bit of a transition from advocate to politician as the positions are quite different. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!50,000th Hatter gets first dose
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 16th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Sometime on Sunday, Medicine Hat’s 50,000th resident received a first-dose of coronavirus vaccine, marking a milestone in what health and safety officials say is an incredible uptake that still has a ways to go. The figure means five out of six Hatters who are eligible to receive a vaccine have done so, but still ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City budget moves on hold for now
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 16th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Changes to the 2022 city budget are on hold after Coun. Shila Sharps led an effort to table the document, which was presented Monday for approval, until more answers are forthcoming about Invest Medicine Hat going forward. After 90 minutes of presentations and questions from council about Medicine Hat’s financial plan went by with ... Read More »
1 responseCity budget requires 2.5% tax hike, new council hears
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 16th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The 2022 city budget calls for a 2.5% tax increase – essentially the first hike in three years – and will take up the task of balancing the city budget as a matter of thirds. Last year administrators were asked to remove the final $7.8 million in dividends from the municipal operating budget for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province announces more money for irrigation upgrades
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 16th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s government announced Friday a $117.7-million addition to the already $815 million being directed toward capital projects in the irrigation sector. The funding was first announced in 2020 as part of the Investment and Growth Strategy, which aims to kick-start provincial economic recovery. Eight of the province’s 13 irrigation districts are participating. “The program ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Give it to me straight, please
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 13th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant You may not know it to look at him, but the senior statesman of the local municipal political scene is Redcliff’s Dwight Kilpatrick. The now two-term mayor has 32 years on that town’s council under his belt – 50% more than his nearest challenger in the Hat or county. Especially after enough “change” in ... Read More »
1 responseGetting to Know Your Leaders: Hider brings years of volunteer work to council
By JAMES TUBB on November 13th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Cassi Hider has long helped those within Medicine Hat but she wanted to play a bigger role. That’s why she ran for council this fall and is glad to be one of the six newly elected city councillors. “I turned 50 in May and I wanted to play a bigger part in our community ... Read More »
1 responseSanta Claus Fund kicks off another season of giving
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 13th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund, Scotiabank and Canadian Tire have launched another season of Christmas fundraising in the community. Jodi and Robert Harvey, who own Medicine Hat Canadian Tire, kicked off fundraising by donating $5,000 to the Santa Claus Fund through Scotiabank, one third the total amount of $15,000 that Scotiabank will ... Read More »
1 responseWomen’s Shelter collecting donations for Christmas Hamper Program
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 13th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society’s annual Christmas Hamper Program began Friday and will be running through Dec. 17. Organizers are asking for donations of new toys and gifts for all ages, as well as gift cards, which will then be distributed to families in need throughout the community. “It’s about making sure that those ... Read More »
1 responseMHC first to offer service dog management program
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 13th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College announced last week it will be offering a Service Dog and Canine Studies Management diploma program, beginning in fall 2022. The two-year program will be the first of its kind to be offered by a post-secondary institution in Canada. “The goal is to create fully-trained service dogs, as well as fully ... Read More »
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