Economic impact analysis for twinning of Highway 3 completed
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 16th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Earlier this year, the Highway 3 Twinning Development Association selected Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC) to undertake an Economic Impact Analysis (EIA). The association managed to obtain 100 per cent funding from stakeholders as all their partners across the corridor supported the project. Stakeholders have emphasized the importance of twinning the highway sooner rather than ... Read More »
1 responseEconomic development money available but change continues at local level
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 16th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant There is new money and new focus on regional economic development within provincial ministries, but local agencies with the task inside Medicine Hat city hall as well as the greater region are undergoing major changes. The “Invest Medicine Hat” model is currently being evaluated after top staff left this year and elected officials signalled ... Read More »
1 responseSaskatchewan town among those fined for illegally burning construction waste
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 16th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The town of Cabri, Sask., a demolition contractor and a landowner have been fined for illegally burning construction waste, that province announced on Thursday. The penalty stems from an Environmental Protection Order issued after conservation officers received a tip last February on the “Report-a-Poacher” line that refuse from house demolition in Cabri was being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS expands online assessment to cover flu, RSV
By Medicine Hat News on December 16th, 2022
Alberta Health Services has expanded capabilities of its online COVID-19 assessment tool to now cover a range of respiratory illnesses, including influenza and RSV. AHS medical officer of health Kristin Klein says the update was conducted with the aim of “(ensuring) that the guidance we provide to adults and parents is reflecting the current reality ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strathmore speeder was also breaking bail conditions
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 16th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Police in Strathmore say a motorist pulled over for driving 148 kilometres per hour on Highway 22X was also breaking bail conditions and had a passenger who was under house arrest and subject to a warrant. The RCMP detachment in the town states that on Dec. 8, an officer observed the vehicle travelling at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ALERT regional property crime unit recovers several stolen vehicles
By Medicine Hat News on December 16th, 2022
A Medicine Hat man is facing stolen property charges following an ALERT investigation into a rash of regional vehicle thefts. ALERT Medicine Hat’s regional property crime unit began its investigation into the vehicle thefts in early December, according to an ALERT press release. The release states that on Dec. 7 a man was identified exiting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public services head leaving position in January
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 15th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Further changes are coming to top levels of city hall in early 2023. Brian Mastel, the head of the city’s public services division, will leave the organization in January, the city announced Wednesday morning, with Mastel telling the News he has accepted another job. “An opportunity has come up that’s exciting, that intrigued me, ... Read More »
1 responseSalvation Army’s Kettle Campaign on track but needs continued help
By KENDALL KING on December 15th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s Salvation Army is on track to achieving its 2022 Christmas Kettle Campaign goal, assuming support from the community continues in the days leading up to Dec. 24. “The kettle appeal, right now, is doing pretty well,” Maj. Norman Hamelin, local Salvation Army commanding officer, told the News. “If we maintain the revenue ... Read More »
1 responseFlu numbers jump 22%, seniors most severely affected
By Medicine Hat News on December 15th, 2022
The province is reporting a total of 6,288 lab-confirmed influenza cases so far this season (as of Dec. 3), an increase of approximately 22 per cent from the Nov. 26 report of 5,163. Influenza A continues to comprise the majority, with Influenza B comprising the rest. Seniors aged 60-79 continue to be the most severely ... Read More »
1 responseMH Catholic Board of Education exploring possible need for separate school district
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 15th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education trustees were updated Tuesday on the establishment of a separate school district, often called a 4×4 – a matter first discussed in November. An elector-driven process, it was started by an individual residing outside the MHCBE boundary and within the Medicine Hat Separate School Region. On Nov. 4 ... Read More »
1 responseProposed affordable housing location sparks questions
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 15th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A proposal to build an affordable housing project on city land near several work yards will “raise more questions” at city council next week, according the head of a committee that heard the idea this week. Medicine Hat Community Housing hopes to build up to 80 townhouses to increase housing available to low-income Hatters ... Read More »
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