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Escort Bylaw changes going before council include lower fees
By Collin Gallant on October 19th, 2024
@@CollinGallant City council will consider updating the local Escort Bylaw – including cutting licence fees in half to match licensing fees in other Alberta cities – after it faced a legal challenge last winter. An Ontario women fought her ticket issued by the Medicine Hat Police Service under the 21-year-old statute in court, though a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Video provides tips for seniors on downsizing
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 19th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com On Thursday a YouTube channel run by Unison Alberta released a video that discussed the challenges and realities seniors can expect to face when downsizing their homes. During the hour-long online video Sheldon Smithens, co-host of the TV show ‘Canadian Pickers,’ sits down with a Unison interviewer to share advice for downsizing including auctions, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa signs deal for renewable credits at planned Cypress solar farm
By Medicine Hat News on October 19th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A planned solar farm in Cypress County has signed an off-take deal for renewable energy credits with the federal government. Alderson Solar, proposed by German renewable developer “hep solar,” was approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission last spring. On Tuesday, Ottawa announced that as part of its net zero goals, it would purchase a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schlumberger sells stake in Palliser Block to unnamed firm $430 million
By Medicine Hat News on October 19th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Oilpatch giant Schlumberger has sold its interest in the Palliser Block of southeast Alberta, a huge spread stretching from Drumheller to Brooks, the Houston-based petroleum services firm announced Thursday. The sale to an unnamed company was announced ahead of the company’s third-quarter earnings release Friday. “This transaction will reduce our direct exposure to commodity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County hosts networking luncheon to kick off Small Business Week
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 19th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com To kick off Small Business Week, Cypress County hosted its fourth bi-annual Connections Luncheon. Beth Cash, economic development officer, says the department was extremely pleased with the enthusiasm from participating organizations, which seemed to be particularly into her usual “speed dating” networking sessions that have become a staple of these luncheons. “What makes this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City, residents successfully reduce water consumption over summer
By Medicine Hat News on October 19th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat reduced water use by 1.8 billion litres this summer amid calls to conserve in the face of drought and water supply concerns, city utility officials said Thursday. That equates to a 17 per cent reduction from May 1 to Sept. 31 after the city signed a water sharing agreement with others in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Grains hosting six meetings across province, Oct. 28 in Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on October 18th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Wheat and barley producer meetings are set to kick off in Medicine Hat later this month, their industry association announced Thursday. Alberta Grains will host growers in Region 1 at the Medicine Hat Lodge on Oct. 28 as the first of six meetings throughout the province this autumn. The agenda for the meeting that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zoning change may address concerns; could also be ‘political football’
By Collin Gallant on October 18th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Land that the city markets for sale could be blanket designated as “direct control zoning” – putting any building proposal before council for a decision – as a way to address community concerns when developments are challenged, senior city staff suggested Thursday. The development and infrastructure committee herd a verbal update at city hall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental health calls hit three-month high, police commission hears
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 18th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Medicine Hat Police Commission discussed a number of topics during its public meeting at city hall Wednesday night, including a significant jump in calls for service. Medicine Hat police responded to 139 calls relating to mental health in September, up from 112 calls for service in July. As well, police responded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AgPro students earn farm safety certificates through Safety Buzz
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 18th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com After several weeks of trips out to Dunmore, Irvine’s Agricultural Students received their certificates for truly understanding the buzz about safety. Students have been coming up to Safety Buzz Campus once a week for the past five weeks or so, said Nichole Neubauer, Irvine School Agriculture Discovery Centre co-ordinator. While there, they have been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drop-in youth centre announces November closure
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 18th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Following 27 years of service the BE YOUth teen drop-in centre will be ceasing operations on Nov. 15, according to a statement released by the organization Thursday. The drop-in centre is run by a local charity, the Medicine Hat Youth Action Society, which is ending its service citing “unfortunate circumstances.” “We were fortunate to ... Read More »
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