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RCMP in Brooks looking into potential hate crime after complaint about antisemitic literature
By Medicine Hat News on October 23rd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Brooks Mounties are investigating a potential hate crime after a complaint that antisemitic literature was left on driveways in the Fairview area of that city on the weekend. Witnesses told police they saw two individuals in dark clothing distribute the packets that included posters and “grains of rice” between 4 and 4:30 a.m. on ... Read More »
1 response‘Austerity budget’ will need millions in cuts to keep tax hike down
By Collin Gallant on October 23rd, 2024
@@CollinGallant Cost containment measures totalling $2 million in departmental budgets are already baked into a proposed tax increase of 5.6 per cent in each of the next two years, city staff told councillors who have called for lower increases in the 2025-26 city budget. Some further work, reduced capital plans, new revenue and pushing off ... Read More »
1 responseSt. Mary’s students recognized for creation of CFL-themed song
By BRENDAN MILLER on October 23rd, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Performing arts students from St. Mary’s School were recognized Monday for their work in writing, producing and starring in a CFL-themed song and video with two awards gifted to the school by founder of the History & Heroes Foundation and former Lieutenant Governor, Lois Mitchell. Every year, for the next five years, two students ... Read More »
1 responseWestJet adjusts flight times to, from Medicine Hat after public feedback
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 23rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Following community feedback, times for WestJet flights between Medicine Hat and Calgary are changing. Starting Dec. 5, the Medicine Hat to Calgary flight will depart at 7:30 a.m. to arrive at 8:16 a.m, and the Calgary to Medicine Hat flight will depart at 6:35 p.m. to arrive at 7:30 p.m. At a City of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County Fire Services adds more sessions for its quickly-filled First Aid course
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 23rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In response to high levels of interest, Cypress County Fire Services has added an additional two sessions for its Family First Aid Course. This non-certified course is taught by a certified instructor, and is intended to allow family members to provide basic emergency care, such as dealing with choking, administering CPR and basic injury ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province announces municipal infrastructure grant, mostly for mid-sized cities
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 23rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com To help municipalities experiencing population growth-related pressures on public infrastructure, applications are open for the province’s Local Growth and Sustainability Grant. “We have heard clearly from our municipal partners that population growth and expanding industrial and commercial activity, though good for local economies, are also putting significant pressure on public infrastructure in some Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council meeting video now available after technical issues Monday
By Medicine Hat News on October 23rd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Monday’s city council meeting was delayed 15 minutes, and then almost postponed entirely after a technical glitch failed to link the city chamber’s video feed onto the city’s YouTube Channel. An alternate video of the meeting should be posted soon, city communications staff said later Monday, but the hiccup potentially put the meeting offside ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health Foundation volunteer adding superhero theme to paediatric hospital room
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 23rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Local Journalism Initiative Since many people already have their capes and masks picked out for Halloween, the timing is perfect to help kids feel secure during hospital stays with a superhero-themed room. Kristina Hyde, a volunteer with the Medicine Hat Health Foundation, has previously gotten a pet-themed room in the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused of sexual assault at assisted living facility elects for trial by judge alone
By Medicine Hat News on October 23rd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A man accused of sexual assault at the assisted living facility where he was employed will have his matters dealt with at Court of King’s Bench by judge alone, his attorney told the Court of Justice at Medicine Hat on Tuesday. Asim Omerovic, 65, was charged with four counts of sexual assault in September ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No full utility disconnections allowed until April 15 as part of province’s Winter Rules
By Medicine Hat News on October 22nd, 2024
With the cold weather finally on its way, Alberta’s Winter Rules are designed to keep the heat on when residents need it most. From Oct. 15 to April 15, electricity and natural gas services in Alberta cannot be fully disconnected by retailers. This also applies to any time during the year when the forecast for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City budget meet to include energy division plans, tax talk
By Medicine Hat News on October 22nd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The city budget process resumes today as administrators are set to present some utility business plans to a council working committee, as well as discuss a call to lower an expected tax increase asked for by council members in the summer. A committee of the whole meeting this afternoon at city hall will see ... Read More »
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