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Slow-moving train cars derail at local CPKC yard
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 3rd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Ten train cars that came off the tracks in the Medicine Hat marshalling yard, including some tank cars on their sides, were “re-railed” on Monday, according to a brief statement from Canadian Pacific Kansas City railroad. It stated that the cars were being moved at slow speed Sunday night when they derailed. The railroad ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan opens its auction to award 19 private liquor store licences
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 3rd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews An auction to award 19 private liquor store permits in Saskatchewan, including one in southwest of the province, opened Monday. That province announced in late 2022 it would privatize its alcohol retailing facilities by early 2023, selling off 34 stores throughout the province. This week, permits to open new locations are part of a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHSPD trustee Pat Grisonich receives provincial level award
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 3rd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com At the first public meeting of the new school year for the Medicine Hat Public School Division one of the trustees was congratulated on recently receiving an award. Trustee and vice-chair Pat Grisonich received the Advancing Association Business and Initiatives Award at the June meeting of the Public-School Board Association of Alberta. Grisonich is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City mulls ways to offer best power deal
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 30th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The “best in market” power price – promised in order to quell frustrations over high local rates – may not be the best deal in the end for Medicine Hat customers, the News has learned from internal analysis from the city’s utility division. It all could lead to a reworked option for an interim ... Read More »
1 responseConditional purchase of Medicine Hat News property announced by buyer
By Medicine Hat News on September 30th, 2023
A conditional sale of the Medicine Hat News building has been formally announced by the buyer. As reported recently, the News operations will be moving into a renovated space on Allowance Avenue which we already owned. The News looks forward to using our new home to bring trusting local news and sports for many more ... Read More »
1 responseNotre Dame caps Truth and Reconciliation with round dance
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 30th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Students from St. Patrick’s School joined Grade 6 students at Notre Dame Academy on Thursday for an event celebrating Orange Shirt Day and Truth and Reconciliation. Josh Cross, Indigenous wellness facilitator with the Medicine Hat Catholic board of Education, opened the celebration by explaining smudging and giving a demonstration of how it is done. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interruptions at 13th and Southview next week for gas line upgrades
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 30th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Gas line upgrades will cause major disruption at a busy intersection next week. Crews will block off part of the intersection at 13th Avenue SE and Southview Drive on Monday for about one week. Traffic will be allowed to proceed in both directions on 13th, but with three northbound lanes closed. Eastbound lanes on ... Read More »
1 responseHerald School taking ‘reconcili-action’ at every age, all year long
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 30th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Each year, Herald School approaches Orange Shirt Day in different ways. While last year they held large scale assemblies, this year it has been scaled down with each teacher deciding how best to present the information to students. This has allowed them the flexibility of spreading lessons out over the entire week. Acting principal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress Wind an investment in the future: officials
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 29th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Thirty kilometre per hour gusts greeted dignitaries to the grand opening of the Cypress Wind 1 and 2 power projects on Thursday, and the company behind the project continues to predict favourable winds in the Alberta power market. EDF Renewables Canada designed and built the $350-million project, which sees 48 turbines – visible from ... Read More »
1 responseStrike notice leads Lantic Sugar to stop production at Vancouver refinery
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 29th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Lantic Sugar has idled its refinery in Vancouver as workers there were preparing to go on strike Thursday. A release from the company states it was served with a 72-hour strike notice by the Private and Public Workers Of Canada, Local No. 8, on Sept. 25. The two sides are continuing talks to renew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Truth and Reconciliation Day event back at MHC
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 29th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Miywasin Friendship Centre, Firekeepers Women’s Society and Medicine Hat College will host the second annual community Truth and Reconciliation Day event Saturday at the college.. Elder Charlie Fox will provide an opening prayer, which will be followed by a walk. “The walk is to remember all the kids who didn’t come home and to ... Read More »
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