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Group calls local net-zero plans ‘ideological agenda’
By Collin Gallant on June 27th, 2024
@@CollinGallant The long-term cost of bringing the Gas City into a “net-zero” position will be laid out in late 2024 – and may not be needed for five years – Medicine Hat officials said this week, but a group that protested high power prices last fall is calling for a halt on funding an “ideological ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Energy Innovation Challenge application deadline extended
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 27th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The deadline for a challenge seeking innovative solutions to make energy more affordable and sustainable, and the province’s grid more reliable and resilient, has been extended to July 3. In May the city announced the launch of the Energy Innovation Challenge, looking for solutions to address energy grid congestion issues from local small- and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian country band ready to rock Stampede with new music, old favourites
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 26th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Washboard Union is returning to Medicine Hat with a unique sound that blends traditional and modern country elements as the musical headline for the Medicine Hat Stampede Night Show on July 25, less than two weeks after dropping their fourth studio album ‘Westerly.’ Band Member Aaron Grain explains the band grew from covering ... Read More »
1 responseGrant supports program to assist senior abuse victims
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 26th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Senior citizens in Medicine Hat who may be experiencing elder abuse including physically, NEXUAL, emotionally and financially can now seek additional support after the province announced more than $2 million in funding to implement the Safe Spaces program in rural and mid-sized communities on June 15. The Unison at Veiner Centre, along with similar ... Read More »
1 responseStudents to spend summer out of country with MHC study abroad program
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 26th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Twelve students from Medicine Hat College are taking an opportunity to travel, earn extra credits and gain a new perspective through a study abroad program this summer. Spending their summers in India, South Korea and Japan, students will look to immerse themselves and open new doors for themselves. One such student, first-year university transfer, ... Read More »
1 responseRoss Glen students receive recognition for virtual engineering
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 26th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Monday saw two students from Ross Glen School awarded for their work in a long-term project done in partnership with the City of Medicine Hat, using popular game Minecraft to pitch ideas for future building projects. The students, Rayna Trabish and Quinn Wolfer, are in Grade 4 and 5, respectively, and were recognized for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Residents have utilized 12 per cent of city’s water conservation subsidy budget
By Medicine Hat News on June 26th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Hatters have claimed nearly $18,000 in grants and refunds related to their water saving projects, city officials report. This spring, council approved providing up to $150,000 in incentives and refunds for water customers to reduce water use as a 10 per cent citywide goal set to conserve. Acting development and infrastructure director Jamie Garland ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City budget proposals suggest operating expense freeze, among other measures
By Collin Gallant on June 26th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Early budget proposals would see departmental spending frozen at current year levels through 2026, budgeters said Tuesday at a special meeting of council. The requirement that managers absorb higher inflation “amounts to a cut” over two years, city finance officials said, but a slightly higher than expected tax increase would be needed even with ... Read More »
1 responseMoose Lodge dishes out $30,000 to local groups at sponsorship dinner
By Medicine Hat News on June 26th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Moose Lodge celebrated its sponsorship dinner on June 20, and distributed $30,000 to local community groups and endeavours. Lodge past president Don Collins said the annual supper at the lodge also acted as a launchpad for the 2025 fundraising at the lodge, now located at 901 Eighth St. S.W. The Order ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP Briefs: Woman and three kids sought in Ontario child abduction case may have stopped near Cypress Hills
By Medicine Hat News on June 26th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews RCMP believe a woman travelling with three children who are the subject of an Ontario RCMP child abduction case may have stayed near the Cypress Hills in Saskatchewan last week. A white 2018 Mercedes belonging to Astrid Schiller, 55, was found abandoned at Pine Cree Regional Park, between Eastend and Shaunavon on Friday, June ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental health supports need bolstering, not division, says AUPE
By Medicine Hat News on June 26th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews With Mental Health month drawing to a close, the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees looks to remind residents of the risks involved in the planned separation of mental health from primary and acute care. A release on Monday called the move a “mistake,” said AUPE. “June is mental health awareness month. Now is the ... Read More »
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