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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!Portions of city road work to wrap up in September
By Medicine Hat News on September 3rd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Portions of roadway closed off this summer are re-opening with more work scheduled to be completed this month. Old Cemetery Road – which connects Division Avenue on the South Hill to Kipling Street and the College Avenue intersection – reopened to traffic on Sunday, though detours along Division Avenue will remain in place as ... 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!Saturday barbecue hosted by drug coalition honours those lost
By Medicine Hat News on August 31st, 2024
In honour of loved ones who have passed due to overdose, the Medicine Hat Drug Coalition is hosting its annual barbecue in the name of both prevention and awareness. The event will be hosted outside the Medicine Hat Public Library on Saturday from 1-4 p.m., and will include a free barbecue and an open microphone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community View Lions barbecue and garage sale Sept. 7 at Northlands Co-op
By Medicine Hat News on August 31st, 2024
The Community View Lions Club is gearing up for its charity barbecue and garage sale next week. The event is at the Northlands Co-op in Crescent Heights on Sept. 7, with the garage sale from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m, and the barbecue from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Those interested in donating items for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC among institutions splitting $10 million to train more mental health professionals
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 31st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The province of Alberta is investing $10 million over three years to create more spaces to train mental health professionals. The investment will go toward the creation of 761 new seats in programs dedicated to in-demand mental health professions. Impacted programs include psychiatric nursing, psychology, social work, child and youth care and addiction counselling. ... 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 »
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