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Province to invest in improved irrigation infrastructure
By ANNA SMITH on May 1st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The province announced Tuesday that it will be increasing funding to the irrigation rehabilitation program. Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson pointed out that in the 2024 budget, there is $19 million for the irrigation rehabilitation program, an increase of $5.5 million over the last year. “This is money well spent, as expanding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Group formed by disgruntled power price customers to hold launch party tonight
By Medicine Hat News on April 30th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A group angered by high energy prices last summer plans to layout an ongoing campaign to scrutinize finances at the city tonight. The Medicine Hat Utility Ratepayers Association “launch party” will be held tonight at the grandstand room at the Stampede Grounds beginning at 7 p.m. It has called for city council to scrap ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP critic for tourism to talk coal mining at MHPL tonight
By Medicine Hat News on April 30th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The New Democrat critic for tourism will be in Medicine Hat tonight to discuss her party’s opposition to coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Rockies. MLA Sarah Elmeligi (Banff-Kananaskas) will speak at the Medicine Hat Public Library, beginning at 6:30 p.m. This month ranchers and environmental groups won a judgment ordering the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Councillor not pleased with unexplained municipal politics bill
By Collin Gallant on April 30th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A council working within existing regulations to censure a colleague and the provincial cabinet having power to remove local councillors are two different things, Medicine Hat city councillor Andy McGrogan said Monday. McGrogan also expressed frustration about sweeping changes proposed by the provincial government in amendments to local elections and local government regulations. “I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calahoo Stonehouse looks to fix social problems with economic solutions
By ANNA SMITH on April 30th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com NDP leadership candidate Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse visited Medicine Hat on Saturday to connect with interested supporters, members and other citizens. The first-year Edmonton MLA addressed gathered residents in order to offer up her platform for leadership, which she said comes down to three things. It’s about water, economic diversification and then it’s about our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Interpretive Program hosting nature photography walk for beginners
By Medicine Hat News on April 30th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is calling all potential shutterbugs for the Spring Photography Walk. On May 7 at 2 p.m., attendees are invited to make their way to Police Point Park with their phones or camera to receive tips on entering the world of Nature Photography, as well as information on what can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saddle up, Stampede set for busy summer season
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 30th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com An “exciting” summer including live music, muscle cars and midway rides is planned as the Medicine Hat Stampede & Exhibition gets set for the upcoming season. This year’s Stampede, including the pro rodeo and summer fair, runs from July 24-27 with the parade planned for July 25. On Monday, officials announced individual tickets for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local tourism maturing, not just emerging
By ANNA SMITH on April 30th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Destination Marketing Organization gave its annual report to the city’s public services committee on Monday, suggesting Medicine Hat tourism is starting to take off. The year is the 11th year of the arrangement, as noted by Jace Anderson, executive director at Tourism Medicine Hat. “Our mission is to be an industry-led nonprofit that ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta’s default rate nearly as low as Hat’s ‘best in market’
By Medicine Hat News on April 30th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The new default power price in the province for May essentially matches a “best in market” rate offered by the City of Medicine Hat while it evaluates its long-term rate-setting strategy. The Regulated Rate Option from EnMax, Direct Energy and Epcor will average 7.2 cents per kilowatt hour for May, before an add-on charge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AlWC launches 13th year of baby wildlife fundraiser
By ANNA SMITH on April 27th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation is launching this year’s Wildlife Baby Shower fundraiser on Sunday to coincide with the arrival of its first kit of the season. The animal in question, an orphaned red fox kit, found alone in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, marks the first of what AIWC says will be a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New expanded Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce made official
By Medicine Hat News on April 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The change in name and boundaries for the Medicine Hat and District Chamber of Commerce have been made official. The business lobby voted at its 2023 annual general meeting to include membership of the similar body in Brooks and petition the province to change applicable registration. The “Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce” announced Thursday ... Read More »
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