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Arson charge laid
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 26th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News Police have charged a Medicine Hat man with arson after a fire caused $150,000 in damage to a travel travel and garage in the city’s north end on Sept. 22. Medicine Hat fire crews and police responded to the blaze at about 5 a.m. on the Friday morning to find flames ... Read More »
1 responseEarly Friday morning fire under investigation
By James Tubb on September 23rd, 2023
Fire inspectors work near the site of an early morning backyard fire on Friday on the 1300 Block of Seventh Ave. N.E. in Crescent Heights. The blaze destroyed a travel trailer and badly damaged a nearby garage. The cause of the fire is still under investigation... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School academy enrolment rises
By Samantha Johnson on September 23rd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter reporter@medicinehatnews.com This year marks the highest enrolment in speciality programs in Prairie Rose Public Schools (PRPS) history. Overall, close to 10% of all students in PRPS are taking part in one of the various academies available. Two new programs have been started in the South Alberta Hockey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Region’s power lines face strain
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 23rd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant COLLIN GALLANT cgallant@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: CollinGallant Stopping inefficient “overbuild” of Alberta’s transmission system is cited as one reason for a six-month halt to new wind and solar approvals, but new regulatory documents suggest the grid in southeast Alberta is now straining to handle existing power production. EDF Renewables, which operates one major wind farm in ... Read More »
1 responseUrban Tree Study at MHC
By Samantha Johnson on September 23rd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter reporter@medicinehatnews.com Kate Zell at Medicine Hat College (MHC) in her second and final year of the Sustainable Innovation program with a focus on business. “I wanted something that was going to be comprehensive and touch on lots of different aspects. This program has ties to science, business ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Councillor wants review of unsightly property bylaw
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 22nd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A city councillor wants a closer look at what can be done to compel the cleanup of derelict properties in the city. Coun. Shila Sharps signalled this week that she wants council to formally request options to pressure property owners to clean up problem buildings. “We’ve got to quit blaming our bylaw officers when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Longer budget process could become city policy
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 22nd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Last year’s seemingly protracted process to pass the city budget could become the norm next year when the new two-year financial plan is presented, members of a council committee said Thursday. City hall administrators told the corporate services committee on Sept. 14 that discussions during portions of five council meetings in late 2022 was ... Read More »
1 responseChamber holding business marketing and networking event next week
By Medicine Hat News on September 22nd, 2023
McNally’s Taphouse is hosting a Chamber of Commerce event next week that aims to assist entrepreneurs in achieving their business goals. Learn from the Experts brings together top-notch industry people for an evening of information, networking, food and drink to give Medicine Hat’s business community a one-stop shop for all things business related. Various topics ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seek assistance locating missing woman
By Medicine Hat News on September 22nd, 2023
The Medicine Hat Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating a missing woman. Arlynn Daniels is described as a 37-year-old Indigenous female, approximately 5-foot-5, 111 pounds, with a large scar and tattoo reading “Nathan” on her right forearm and a lip piercing. Daniels is not local to Medicine Hat but was last seen in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several events planned at Esplanade for Truth and Reconciliation week
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 21st, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Different events are happening at the Esplanade next week for Truth and Reconciliation. On Sept. 27, New Dance Horizons will be performing Quadriga in the Rock Garden as a free performance for Grades 4-12. The company is from Regina and artistic director Robin Poitras is a creative partner to Edward Poitras, who has an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS hosting ’emergency preparedness’ open house at Veiner Centre
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 21st, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews City police will host an “emergency preparedness” open house at the Unison Veiner Centre on Thursday morning, aimed at informing members of the public on how to prepare and what to expect during a public emergency. The city’s emergency social services team will also be on hand from 9:45 a.m. until noon to answer ... Read More »
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