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Capital Power to sell to Shaw from solar facility near Enchant
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 18th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Capital Power has shored up power sales from its recently completed “Clydesdale Solar” facility near Enchant, Alta. with a power purchase agreement with Shaw Communications. Half the power at the 75-megawatt capacity solar field was locked in by Labatt Breweries in April 2021, spurring a name change from “Enchant Solar” to align with the ... Read More »
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By KENDALL KING on January 18th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College’s Indigenous Engagement and Student Support (ÔmahksÃÂpiitaa) office is hosting its inaugural round dance event Jan. 27 in the college gymnasium. “A round dance is a healing ceremony which brings together children, youth, families and elders of our community to share stories, make new friends and honour the traditions and memories of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arena land sale falls through
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 18th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City Hall and a local developer are both stepping back from a three-year-old proposed deal to see the Medicine Hat Arena site turned into a higher-end residential tower, according to a release Tuesday morning. NewRock Developments and the city’s land office came to a tentative sales agreement in 2019 to swap the land in ... Read More »
1 responseMHC launches C4i to support industry innovation
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 18th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com In October last year, Medicine Hat College launched the Centre for Innovation (C4i). A resource for the business community, C4i connects industry with research expertise, new tools and technology and space they can utilize. Manager Chelsey Ehresman says, “Lots of our businesses are small and medium sized so it doesn’t financially make sense for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pecha Kucha returns Friday at the Esplanade with 10 local presenters
By Medicine Hat News on January 18th, 2023
Medicine Hat Public Library is hosting its next Pecha Kucha Night on Friday at the Esplanade, doors open 7:30 p.m. A Japanese word roughly translated to mean ‘chit-chat,’ Pecha Kucha is a public speaking event at which a handful of Medicine Hat and area community members deliver short presentations on a variety of topics. Each ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Economist breaks down cost of living calculations
By KENDALL KING on January 18th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Over the past two years, Albertans, like all Canadians, experienced significant increases in the cost of living, as the rate of inflation climbed to levels not seen since the 1980s. But with Alberta often cited as one of the most affordable provinces to live, the News reached out to local economist Dillon Batsel for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SEAWA doing more than planting trees
By medicinehatnews on January 17th, 2023
The South East Watershed Alliance published It’s Not Just Planting Trees, an information sheet that has updates on the riparian restoration projects they have undertaken, along with outlining steps taken toward local knowledge development and community engagement. SEAWA has been working at four restoration sites — Connaught Pond, Seven Persons Creek by Saratoga Park, Sauder ... Read More »
1 responseJazz singer-songwriter Ellen Doty performing at Esplanade on Thursday
By KENDALL KING on January 17th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Jazz singer-songwriter Ellen Doty is ready to light up the Esplanade’s stage on Thursday. Known for her unique blend of jazz, soul, folk, pop and indie, the Alberta musician is performing as part of the Esplanade’s On Stage Series. “It’s going to be a beautiful evening of music,” Doty told the News. “There will ... Read More »
1 responseBecoming an accredited photographer
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 17th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com It’s no small feat to become an accredited photographer through the Professional Photographers of Canada. Hari Singh of Medicine Hat, who is accredited in both commercial and performing artists, failed several times before receiving his accreditation. “Very few pass on the first attempt,” explained Singh. “You submit 10 images and all of them have ... Read More »
1 responseInvest Medicine Hat talks on hold
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 17th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council voted against setting a Day 1 priority of economic development for the new city manager, though all seemingly agree its an urgent priority. But five councillors voted against a motion by Mayor Linnsie Clark on Monday directing a new plan for be drawn up by incoming hire Ann Mitchell soon after she ... Read More »
1 responseMulti-family housing, larger commercial projects up, new home construction and renovations down in 2022
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 17th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Multi-family housing and larger commercial projects kept construction totals up in 2022, while new home and renovations faltered, according to year-end figures. The City of Medicine Hat’s planning, building and development service counter reports that over all categories, 664 permits issued in the past 12 months were attached to estimates of $75.5 million. That’s ... Read More »
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