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Lack of funds forces Praxis to cut science programs back
By JAMES TUBB on February 11th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Praxis Science Outreach Society has been igniting the scientific spark in youth across southern Alberta for 31 years. Now due to government funding drying up, it is being forced to make some cuts. Senior scientific consultant Patty Rooks of Praxis Science says the non-profit ran through consistent funding from the provincial government. When that ... Read More »
1 responseLt. Gov. of Alberta Arts Award nominations open
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 11th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Nominations are open for this year’s Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards. Two types of awards are given out on alternate years, and this year will be the Distinguished Artist Award, which is given to three individuals who have made significant career achievements and excellence in the arts. Those who win the Distinguished Artist ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wind farms: Economic boon, or just an eyesore?
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 11th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The number of wind turbines now becoming into view from Medicine Hat’s southeast edge could nearly quadruple in several years with planned construction this year and a new wind farm approval this week. Engie North America plans to build the Buffalo Plains Wind Farm between Dunmore and the Cypress Hills. It earned approval from ... Read More »
1 responseFamily Day Fest at Big Marble Go Centre still free, but tickets required
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 11th, 2023
The Big Marble Go Centre doors will be open once again for a free Family Day Fest, but anyone interested will need a ticket this year. Free tickets will be available starting Feb. 13 at tixx.ca. A City of Medicine Hat news release says the tickets will help the team manage resources and staffing needs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several residents opposed to solar proposition in Forty Mile
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 10th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A plan to build a huge solar panel array over 4,500 acres south of Seven Persons will move to a regulatory hearing this spring after 10 parties applied to become intervenors with the Alberta Utilities Commission. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners plans to build Aria Solar, a 450-megawatt capacity solar array about 35 kilometres southwest of ... Read More »
1 responseCorrection: Prairie Rose EAs not unionized
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 10th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Incorrect information was included in the Feb. 9 edition of the News. An article, titled “Local educators among several unions to sign new employment contracts,” wrongly stated that the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 829 had settled a new contract for educational assistants employed with the Prairie Rose School Division. That union, in ... Read More »
1 responseList of properties facing tax auction released
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 10th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews An initial list of properties that could go to tax auction next month in Medicine Hat shows 13 addresses, but city administrators believe almost all will be removed before an auction takes place in late March. The list, containing properties in arrears since the 2019 tax year, is about double the number of a ... Read More »
1 responseSAMHC explores intellectual resistance for Black History
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 10th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College Student’s Association has partnered with the MHC human rights advisory and working committee for February, which is Black History Month. Kannan Stickel, vice president community at SAMHC, explained they will be “providing students with educational opportunities. That is what we do at MHC, it’s an educational institution, we are always striving ... Read More »
1 responseDebt bylaw would cover all capital for two years
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 10th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council took the first step this week toward funding its two-year construction plan by introducing a single borrowing bylaw, totalling $97 million that would cover about half the capital plan. That omnibus format, covering 32 projects, avoids a parade of separate bylaws going to council – 28 separate bylaws came forward in early ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province unveils ag tax credit tied to capital investment
By JAMES TUBB on February 10th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Alberta government is introducing a tax credit program to support growth and attract investment in the agriculture sector. Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Nate Horner announced Tuesday the Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit, which he says will provide a 12 per cent non-refundable tax credit to support this growth and attract investment. To ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Less travel by city staff will balance reimbursement hike
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 9th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews City Hall will “substantially” increase the rates at which it reimburses employees who travel on city business, but plans to spend about the same overall amount as less travel in general is predicted post-pandemic. Coun. Andy McGrogan raised the issue before it was approved at Monday night’s council meeting, stating that updating the 14-year-old ... Read More »
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