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Interpretive Center hosting deer-focused nature walk
By Medicine Hat News on February 10th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Centre invites residents to come and get to know the most common wildlife neighbour a little better with the ‘Deer Oh Deer’ nature walk. During the walk, participants will learn more about the types of deer, their lifecycle, diet, behaviour as well as how responsibly interacting with the animals that share ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former teacher gets three years for sexual interference involving student
By Medicine Hat News on February 10th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A teacher who engaged in a sexual relationship with a student has been sentenced to three years in prison, a Court of Justice in Medicine Hat heard Friday. Rebecca McCubbin, 29, will also be required to submit a DNA sample and appear on the national sex offenders database. The former Eagle Butte High School ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Property taxes expected to rise 4.3 per cent for single-family home
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 9th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The city’s total tax assessment value has risen above $10 billion, but tax increases could be slightly more than expected this summer as new construction added less assessment value than predicted, a city committee heard Thursday. But that could still change before the 2024 tax roll is finalized and rates are set this spring, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women in Business hosting wine and cheese event in early March
By Medicine Hat News on February 9th, 2024
Medicine Hat’s own Women in Business Committee is hosting its annual Wine, Women and Wisdom event March 8, in honour of International Women’s Day. The event will be held at the historic Cypress Club this year, and invites attendees to enjoy wine and good conversation among fellow entrepreneurs. Tickets are $15 each, covering corkage fees, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City plans to reapply for new south substation this fall
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 9th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The city’s power company will reapply this fall to build a new substation in south Medicine Hat after a similar application to the Alberta Utilities Commission was denied last summer when county residents objected to its proposed location. The “Medicine Hat Southwest Substation” is now back on a list of major projects on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A number of CUPE employee contracts signed affecting local workers
By Medicine Hat News on February 9th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Workers at southeast Alberta’s public sector seniors housing operation have accepted an initial pay increase before beginning a four-year wage freeze, the latest update on collective bargaining in the province shows. It is one of four contracts recently filed by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local No. 46, based in Medicine Hat, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress councillor gives notice of motion for inspection
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 9th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com During usual councillor reports during Tuesday’s Cypress County meeting, Ward 4 Coun. Robin Kurpjuweit provided advance notice of his intent to put forward a motion to request a municipal inspection. While not often used within the county’s proceedings, said Kurpjuweit, it’s within their procedural bylaw. The goal, he explained, is to provide a “heads ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College students aim to bring joy of gaming to hospital
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 9th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Looking to bring some joy to Medicine Hat Regional Hospital young patients, students at Medicine Hat College are encouraging people to put on their pyjamas for a purpose. Sport and event marketing and management (SEMM) students originally heard of the organization Gamers Outreach in their textbook as part of their e-sports class, said second-year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aurora to buy out remaining stake in medical cannabis company
By Medicine Hat News on February 9th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Aurora Cannabis Inc. has announced a deal to buy the 90 per cent stake it doesn’t already own in medical cannabis company MedReleaf Australia. Releasing its third-quarter results on Thursday, the Edmonton-based cannabis producer also said it is increasing a credit facility by C$16 million to advance conversion of the Aurora Sun facility, in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Wright named to drought committee
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 8th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright has been named to a committee that will report back to the provincial government as it manages an expected drought this year. The six-person committee was announced Wednesday by Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz “as an independent sounding board to help the government support communities, farmers and ranchers, and businesses ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YMCA expanding ‘after hours’ child care program
By Brendan Miller on February 8th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The YMCA is expanding its child care program designed to provide parents additional hours in evenings and on Saturdays. The HOW program Child Care Program (Employment Services and Hours of Work Child Care) offered through the YMCA helps parents find care for their children while working jobs with unconventional hours. The program launched last ... Read More »
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