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‘Strong Towns’ folk look to make strong case in the Hat
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 15th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s downtown packs more financial potential than outlaying development, and even outperforms today, is the assertion of “Strong Towns” consultants in town this week to further the urban planning “community action lab.” The U.S.-based advocacy group keys in on municipal revenue projections of development and defines most “suburban-style” development as a long-term loss ... Read More »
1 responseCity may seek reimbursement from province on fire aid
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 15th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat may ask the province to begin compensating it and other cities that dispatch fire crews to provide medical first response service. Council’s public services committee endorsed a plan Monday to second a motion to the Alberta Municipalities lobby group asking for talks on cost recovery, though administrators admit actual expenses are hard ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagle Butte valedictorian touts school’s diversity
By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers on June 15th, 2023
Regardless of where life is going to take them, Eagle Butte High School valedictorian Jenna Krause will always look back fondly on her graduating class and the many memories made there. Krause was born and raised in Redcliff, and went up through the three schools that serve that community, before finally landing in the melting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kinsmen Club’s Duck Derby a chance to win cash, support community
By KENDALL KING on June 15th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Hatters are invited to try their luck at racing rubber ducks at the Kinsmen Club of Medicine Hat’s annual Duck Derby. Taking place June 24 at Kin Coulee Park, the Duck Derby is a family-friendly fundraising event where you purchase numbered rubber ducks, then race them along a one kilometre stretch of Seven Persons ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Alberta won’t see much of 2023’s drilling spike
By Medicine Hat News on June 15th, 2023
Oil and gas drilling could rise 10 per cent in 2023, according to an industry association report released Wednesday, but focused mostly outside southern Alberta, Northern Alberta and British Columbia, as well as southeast Saskatchewan, will see most of the increased activity, according to the new forecast from Enserva, formerly the Petroleum Services Association of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Think tank CEO travels province to talk future of the workforce
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 15th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Michael Van Pelt, CEO of Cardus – a national think tank that researches public policy issues, such as education – is travelling Alberta to conduct ‘future of the workforce’ meetings with business leaders. “We are a bit different in that we come out of a faith tradition,” said Van Pelt. “But you are still ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Western Canadian Reptile Expo coming to MH Stampede grounds June 24, 25
By Medicine Hat News on June 15th, 2023
Reptiles of all shapes and sizes are coming to Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s Auditorium on June 24 and 25 as the Western Canadian Reptile Expo makes its first visit to the city. A number of reptile breeders and suppliers will be present at the event, as well as vendors selling habitats, feeders, food and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardston residents say yes to alcohol
By Medicine Hat News on June 15th, 2023
Residents of Cardston have voted in favour of allowing limited liquor sales in a non-binding vote of electors held by the town Monday. Allowing alcohol to be sold within town limits has been discussed since 2019, and the question to voters asked if they supported a bylaw change to allow sales in restaurants and recreational ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schedule of upcoming road construction in Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on June 15th, 2023
Construction season is once again in full swing as the city begins its annual road resurfacing program Friday. Financed through the city’s capital budget, the program encompasses repairs to road infrastructure, including catch basins, concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks, as well as roadway repaving. The city’s assessment management plan identified five roads/sections of road for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Ridge Community Park will remain open to public during upgrade work
By Medicine Hat News on June 15th, 2023
South Ridge Community Park will remain open to the public throughout the summer despite ongoing work to upgrade and enhance park amenities with the goal of improving sustainable maintenance practices. Commencing earlier this week, the work will include irrigation line replacement, washroom facilities upgrades and alternative landscaping integration. Work is expected to continue from now ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nicolay wraps up interim manager role with City of Grande Prairie
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 14th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat’s former city manager is set to leave the same job in Grande Prairie, where Bob Nicolay departed following a split with city hall here. Nicolay was the chief administrative officer in Medicine Hat in the 1990s and returned in late 2018 to resume the role. He left the position in Medicine Hat ... Read More »
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