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AUPE online certification drive leads to first contract
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 4th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The first workplace in Alberta unionized in an entirely online certification drive now has a first contract in place. The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees and workers at Masterpiece – Southlands Meadows seniors living facility filed to the Alberta Labour board in 2020 after processing forms and witnessing signatures online during the pandemic. That ... Read More »
2 responses‘The best way to keep on living’: Ukrainian family settled in Medicine Hat remaining focused on positives
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 4th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com As Russia’s war in Ukraine entered its 100th day Friday, Olena, Teliana and Tymofii – a Ukrainian family of three – reflected on their mixed relief to be safe in Medicine Hat, as well as their grief at all they were forced to leave behind. The family, originally from central Ukraine, arrived in Medicine ... Read More »
2 responsesWater, sewer repairs lead to shutdown on Allowance Ave.
By Medicine Hat News on June 4th, 2022
Water and sewer repairs are expected to close Allowance Avenue between Ross Street and Balmoral Street for up to five weeks, beginning June 6. The repairs are part of planned capital work by the city. While sidewalks will remain open to pedestrians, motorists will be detoured around the construction. Southbound motorists will detour through Balmoral ... Read More »
2 responsesMedicine Hat applies to build SW area substation on edge of the city
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 4th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The City of Medicine Hat has officially applied to build its new southwest area substation on the edge of the city, where county residents have previously raised their objections. The facility would direct and handle additional power in the area where utility administrators see burgeoning growth in the future to handle potential greenhouse expansions ... Read More »
2 responsesASET removing barriers for skilled refugees
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 4th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com An Alberta association is removing barriers for refugees skilled in the field of engineering technology. The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta recently launched a new initiative for refugees wishing attain engineering technology accreditation in Canada, which reduces their financial burden by up to $1,000. The initiative exists in conjunction with ... Read More »
2 responsesGirls choir set for June 15 concert
By Medicine Hat News on June 4th, 2022
Members of the Medicine Hat College Girls’ Choir are busy planning for their upcoming concert, being held June 15 at Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church. The concert, titled The Storm is Passing Over, is the group’s first in over two years. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Admission by donation... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Water into whisky
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 4th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat city council is prepared to release its new strategic plan on Monday, seven months after a sea-change election and lots of kicking around ideas by seven new members of the nine-person council. What’s included is under wraps until it’s presented on Monday. Typically such plans include variations on common themes of economic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat’s early legal history revolved around love and money – not necessarily in that order
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 4th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s early legal history appears to have revolved around love and money, or rather money and then love, according to a Supreme Court justice who helped toast the 100th anniversary of the city’s courthouse on Thursday. Russell Brown gave the after-dinner address to a gala dinner at Medalta Potteries, with 120 members of ... Read More »
1 responseInter-generational writing program wraps, but friendships remain
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 3rd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Chatter filled River Ridge Seniors Village’s recreation room Thursday, as students and residents wrapped up the final session of Imagination Alive, an inter-generational creative writing program. The program, began in 2018, is operated by Medicine Hat’s Lifelong Education and Resource Network (LEARN), in partnership with the city’s public school division and with funding from ... Read More »
3 responsesRoof cost for provincial building rises $1.3M
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 3rd, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The cost of roof repairs on the Provincial Building in Medicine Hat is rising, according to new disclosure of changes to provincial construction contracts. Work to replace skylights and the roof on the large office complex near the city centre began last fall, and is now expected to cost $3.65 million after it was ... Read More »
5 responsesMotz claims gun bill won’t stop criminals
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 3rd, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s member of parliament says he can’t see proposed federal gun-control legislation reducing crime or getting firearms out of the hands of criminals. Glen Motz told the News on Thursday that Bill C21 doesn’t adequately address the trade in illegal guns and would hamper “law abiding gun owners.” “Conservatives have always stood for ... Read More »
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