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Utility rates remain low heading into fall
By Medicine Hat News on September 3rd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The price of power and gas will continue to fall in Alberta in September, according to filings with the Alberta Utilities Commission for the month ahead, while the City of Medicine will announce current rates today. Local gas rates are now set apart from default pricing calculations, but for those are set in relation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council to meet for lengthy meeting tonight
By Collin Gallant on September 3rd, 2024
@@CollinGallant A lengthy agenda for tonight’s return to regular city council meetings could be capped by the issue of whether to call for provincial government review in an effort to settle a year-long disagreement between council members over how staff handled a corporate re-organization. The issue led to disciplinary action taken against Mayor Linnsie Clark ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City announces municipal mingle event
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 3rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat has announced an upcoming community engagement event, inviting members of the public to get to know city staff. Residents are encouraged to come and “municipal mingle” with various departments and projects at Towne Square on Sept. 12 from 4-7 p.m. The event is “designed to foster a collaborative environment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Rose’s new buses and own routes in operation as year begins
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 3rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose Public Schools had eyes on the far side of the long weekend as staff and students prepared for the first day of school last week. This is one of the most exciting times of the year, said superintendent Reagan Weeks, and they look forward to seeing everyone’s smiling faces on Tuesday. One ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students head back to class as cellphone ban takes effect
By Medicine Hat News on August 31st, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Most Medicine Hat students will be heading back to the classroom Tuesday after the summer break. This year will bring new changes, including a province-wide restriction on personal device use and social media. All public elementary students will head back Tuesday. Class schedules for all middle and high school students can be found on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat city council begins process of moving forward Tuesday
By Collin Gallant on August 31st, 2024
@@CollinGallant Medicine Hat city council will meet Tuesday for the first time since a judicial review decision into a rift among elected officials at city hall. Mayor Linnsie Clark will also return to the council chair for the first time since March when seven other councillors found she breached council code of conduct. She was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council will talk Memorial Cup support on Tuesday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 31st, 2024
City council will discuss potential financial support for the Medicine Hat Tigers’ 2026 Memorial Cup bid at Tuesday’s council meeting. Council will discuss a potential $1.25 million in cash and $655,000 through “in kind” contributions to support the hosting bid, if successful. According to the city council agenda for Tuesday’s meeting, both the Tigers and ... Read More »
2 responsesThird annual Fun Poker Run helping HALO stay in the air
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 31st, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Rev those engines for a good cause on Sept. 8 as the Medicine Hat Vintage Vehicle Club is hosting its annual Fun Poker Ride, open to the public with proceeds going to HALO. The ride kicks off with registration at 1 p.m. in the northwest parking lot of Murray Chevrolet Cadillac Medicine Hat and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Water advisory issued for Lake Newell water at Kinbrook Island Provincial Park
By Medicine Hat News on August 31st, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Alberta Health Services has issued a warning against swimming, wading or drinking lake water at Kinbrook Island Provincial Park near Brooks. Elevated levels of fecal bacteria were detected by testing at the beach area of the campground in Newell County. The health authority says current levels are high enough to cause gastrointestinal illness, if ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RONA collecting donations for local YMCA through Home Sweet Home campaign
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 31st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The RONA Foundation is launching the second annual Home Sweet Home campaign, which will raise funds to revitalize living environments or facilitate access to housing for Canadians in need. Starting Sept. 1, all RONA network corporate stores, as well as participating distribution centres and RONA affiliated stores, will be be collecting donations for nearly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Long weekend closures and events around the city
By Medicine Hat News on August 31st, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Several city facilities will be closed by the Labour Day long weekend and will be reopening Tuesday Sept. 3, including city hall and all city administrative departments. The landfill, as well as the Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre, Crestwood Recreation and Co-op Place, will also be closed Monday. As well, there will be not ... Read More »
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