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Alberta cities want relaxed rules on net-zero transit
By Collin Gallant on September 24th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Alberta’s cities will consider asking the federal government to restore grants to buy diesel and compressed natural gas buses, stating the timeline to go “net zero” in transit fleets is too tight and expenses are too much at the moment. That comes as the City of Medicine Hat has launched a federally-funded study on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Helium company commissions pair of processing plants in south Saskatchewan
By Medicine Hat News on September 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews North American Helium says it has commissioned two new processing plants north of Gull Lake, Sask. The Calgary-based exploration and production company announced Sept. 16 that the facilities are the eighth and ninth commissioned in southwest Saskatchewan since 2020. “Four short years later, I’m proud to say we are now producing approximately 7 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Proposed solar play near Oyen is biggest applied for since UCP’s moratorium ended
By Medicine Hat News on September 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A new solar project near Oyen is the largest put before regulators since a provincial moratorium on renewable approvals ended last winter with new rules for developers. Oyen 1 Solar would comprise almost 700,000 panels over 1,450 acres of privately owned land located about 13 kilometres north of the town, near Highway 41, in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial minister makes statement in recognition of Gender Equality Week
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 24th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com On Sunday, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir issued a statement to recognize Gender Equality Week. “Gender equality week is a time to recommit ourselves to ensuring every Albertan, regardless of their gender, has the same opportunities to succeed at home, work and in their communities,” said Fir. The province ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local police dealing with rising firearms incidents
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 24th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Since Thursday, Medicine Hat police officers and local RCMP dealt with three firearms related incidents that led to arrests and the seizure of more than a dozen dangerous weapons spanning a three-day period Firearm related stories are becoming more frequent in the pages of the News as police confirm they are dealing with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPSD hosting online social media session for parents on Monday
By Medicine Hat News on September 21st, 2024
On Monday evening parents and caregivers of public school students are invited to join a free presentation that will provide insights into social media trends with children and youth. Youth specialist Madison Cameron, who works for the Centre for Trauma Informed Practices, will be hosting an hour-long online presentation highlighting ways social media can change ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Country joins Co-op initiative to promote lifelong benefits of 4-H
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 21st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com South County Co-op has joined the new Co-op Growing Leaders program, which funds new 4-H Alberta members. This program is in partnership with Alberta Co-ops, and while new to South Country, is currently in its third year of funding, with 13 Co-ops collaboratively fulfilling the $50,000 Gold Clover 4-H Alberta Sponsorship level for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Not-so-golf tourney raises more than $50K for cancer care and research
By Medicine Hat News on September 21st, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A bad day golfing still made for a successful fundraiser for cancer care and research in southern Alberta. The second annual “Golf to Own Cancer” event raised $53,000 despite an inch of rain throughout the day on Sept. 12 at Desert Blume Golf Course. That cancelled rounds for 90 donors who paid $250 each ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Health Services offers tips to avoid painful knee injuries
By Medicine Hat News on September 21st, 2024
As part of its ongoing newsletter, Alberta Health Services has provided a series of tips to avoid knee injuries. These injuries can occur from everyday wear and tear, said AHS, like from jobs, sports, having a disease such as osteoporosis or arthritis, or simply aging. However, there are just as many ways to help avoid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health minister updates primary care compensation progress
By Medicine Hat News on September 21st, 2024
Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange spoke briefly Thursday in regards to ongoing work to develop the new primary care compensation model. “As Alberta’s health minister, I am committed to securing primary health care as the foundation of the entire health care system, and family physicians are fundamental to our plan,” said LaGrange. She continued on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public school division asking parents to review emergency protocols following hold and secure
By Medicine Hat News on September 21st, 2024
Following a hold and secure protocol ordered at George Davidson School on Thursday afternoon, the Medicine Hat Public School Division is asking parents to review its online emergency protocol procedures to find information on procedures school staff and first responders follow once an emergency has been identified. Both city school divisions, public and Catholic, follow ... Read More »
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