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Drop will add about $1 million to cost of turbine’s purchase, installation
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 17th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A short drop will add about $1 million to the cost of upgrades at the city’s power generation station, councillors heard on Monday. In late 2021, council approved plans to keep a spare major turbine generator in the city in case of breakdown as well as add systems to make future change-outs much faster ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!StoryWalk begins Jan. 27 at Police Point Park
By Medicine Hat News on January 17th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program and Medicine Hat Public Library are inviting Hatters to share in their collaborative winter StoryWalk, available at Police Point Park from Jan. 27 to Feb. 28. StoryWalk is a free family-friendly activity which promotes outdoor learning as it invites Hatters to traverse park trails while reading along with a children’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chef returns to Clubhouse Restaurant as operator
By KENDALL KING on January 17th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com When trained chef Sourav Saha first came to Medicine Hat in 2015, he found a position working at The Clubhouse Restaurant at Paradise Valley Golf Course. Now eight years later, Saha is returning to The Clubhouse, but this time, it’s as the establishment’s operator. The current owner of Medicine Hat’s Rosewood Bistro and Rosewood ... Read More »
1 responseHealth foundation, Davis GMC partner for fundraiser
By Medicine Hat News on January 17th, 2023
Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation and Davis GMC Buick have partnered to introduce a new raffle fundraiser titled Driving Donations for Local Healthcare. From now until May 11, southeast Albertans are able to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a 2022 GMC Terrain SLT, equipped with a 1.5 litre, four-cylinder engine, two-toned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several unions sign new deals in region, across the province
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 17th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A late-year summary of collective bargaining settlements shows large wage increases in construction and food processing, as well as some new contracts in the southeast region. The County of Forty Mile and its 48 workers represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local No. 3395, have a new four-year deal that includes a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHCBE weighs benefits of November break, late start to school year
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 14th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com At the regularly scheduled board meeting of the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education on Tuesday, there was extensive discussion about the 2023-24 calendar. From feedback received, three themes emerged: Start the school year for students after the long weekend, continue with the November weeklong break and coordinate the school year with Medicine Hat ... Read More »
1 responseAnother proposed solar power facility in Cypress County going before regulators for approval
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 14th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News Another major solar power facility proposed to be built in northern Cypress County is going before regulators for approval — the third in a little more than a month for the area near Medicine Hat The “Estuary Solar Power Plant” would be built to produce 200 megawatts of power from arrays ... Read More »
1 responseBody of 62-year-old man recovered after Brooks house fire
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 14th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The body of a Brooks man has been recovered from the site of a house fire early Wednesday morning. The Brooks RCMP detachment stated late Friday that they were called to the blaze at about 3 a.m. on Jan. 12 and aided three people who escaped the fire. The body of a 62-year-old man ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!600 households missed power discount
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 14th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat ratepayers moved en masse to fixed-rate power contracts last month to take advantage of a six-month extension of 2022 prices, but a small number of customers landed in a no-go zone, unable to renew contracts. Thanks to a loophole in rate-setting policy, four in every five electric customers are now paying one-third ... Read More »
1 responseNomination period open for MHC’s honorary degree
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 14th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Nomination forms are now being accepted by Medicine Hat College for their annual Honorary Applied Degree. All information submitted is confidential and all members of the public are invited to nominate a deserving member of the community. “The community considers achievement in a number of areas,” said Kevin Shufflebotham, president of MHC. “Anything from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Irvine resource centre site a cause for dispute
By KENDALL KING on January 14th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Irvine and area residents opposing placement of a new community resource centre are seeking additional opportunities to engage with and voice concerns to Cypress County ahead of construction. But the County says residents already had opportunities to share their feedback, and any remaining concerns relating to construction are being addressed with primary stakeholders. Approved ... Read More »
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