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More details released on student work experience session
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division has released more information on its upcoming information session for families of current Grade 9-12 students interested in enrolling in dual credit and work experience programs. Next Thursday the division is hosting a two-hour session sharing opportunities for students looking into programs that provide career experience while gaining ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province plans $8.5M to improve utility access in rural, remote areas
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s government is committing $8.5 million to ensure that rural and remote residents have access to the utilities they need. Those outside major centres face challenges in receiving affordable utilities and heating costs, the province says, and to address this, Budget 2025, if passed, would invest in several distinct programs aimed at keeping lights ... Read More »
1 responseLiberal Party candidate says new representation needed in SE Alberta
By Collin Gallant on April 3rd, 2025
@@CollinGallant Tom Rooke will represent the Liberal Party in the federal election, the party’s electoral district association for Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner announced late Wednesday. Rumours have swirled for a week about a local candidate for the Liberals, who hope to win a fourth term when Canadians go to the polls on April 28. “It’s time for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major oil company buys ‘Big Sky Solar’ near Acadia Valley
By Medicine Hat News on April 3rd, 2025
@MedicineHatNews One of the world’s largest oil companies has purchased a solar farm near Acadia Valley, and has an initial agreement to acquire a larger renewable portfolio in the province. French multinational TotalEnergies announced Wednesday it has acquired “Big Sky Solar,” located about 15 kilometres south of Oyen near Highway 41, along with a substantial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Interpretive Program invites public to its annual Earth Day Bash
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 2nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With Earth day just around the corner, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is gearing up for its annual Earth Day Bash. “Earth Day is a global event that advocates for the health of the planet, for our air, oceans, soil, eco-systems, wildlife and human health,” says Mhairi Donnelly, assistant chief park interpreter. “While our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters attend 20 fire calls throughout March
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat firefighters responded to five structure fires and 15 outdoor fires throughout March that included a blaze in an upper apartment suite in the Silver Buckle building. In the early morning hours of March 16 firefighters responded to a three-alarm blaze in an upper-floor suite that sent one person to hospital with unknown ... Read More »
1 responseGrant money committed to easing congestion at TCH turn into meatpacking plant
By Collin Gallant on April 2nd, 2025
@@CollinGallant The County of Newell will improve Gun Club Road with $1.8 million in grant funding from the province to alleviate Trans-Canada Highway congestion leading to the JBS meatpacking plant near Brooks. The turn at Range Road 150 from the TCH has been discussed as a bottleneck by county and JBS officials for more than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eager fans pack first two Tigers playoff games
By JAMES TUBB on April 2nd, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat Tigers faithful showed up and showed out in the first weekend of the WHL Playoffs. A total of 11,405 fans were in attendance at Games 1 and 2 at Co-op Place on Friday and Saturday, the third most among the eight venues hosting series openers. They were the leader in the Eastern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dozens gather to commemorate Trans Day of Visibility
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 2nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Kin Coulee Park was bright with signs and spirit as members of the community gathered for Trans Day of Visibility on Monday. Organized by the Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat and District, the event saw 80 people make their way out to the toboggan hill for an evening of solidarity, as well as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta budget boosts career education, dual-credit programs
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The government is providing more than $100 million over the next three years in Budget 2025 to grow more career education programs designed to provide students more hands-on experience in demanding career fields. Last Friday the minister of education said that investment will help schools and post-secondary institutions partner with the business sector to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Relief at the pumps; consumer carbon tax axed
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 2nd, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Drivers in the Hat had to “triple check” prices on April Fools Day as the end of the federal consumer carbon tax was reflected at the pumps on Tuesday, with the average price per litre expected to drop by as much as 18 cents. Prices at several stations dipped below 130.9 cents per litre, ... Read More »
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