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City to promote creation of neighbourhood associations

By KENDALL KING on April 14th, 2023

kking@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat is partnering in a new initiative which aims to support creation of new neighbourhood associations and thus, enhance community connection. Earlier this year, the city’s Community Vibrancy Advisory Board voiced support for the creation of new neighbourhood associations to represent and service the various, unique neighbourhoods within Medicine Hat, ... Read More »

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Women in Business Committee hosting annual Inspire Luncheon on June 2

By Medicine Hat News on April 14th, 2023

Medicine Hat’s Women in Business Committee is inviting members of the local business community to its upcoming Inspire Luncheon and award presentation, taking place at noon on June 2 at the Medicine Hat Lodge. The annual luncheon offers female business community members a chance to come together and share their accomplishments, while recognizing those of ... Read More »

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Alberta Electricity System Operator approves substation upgrades to handle wave of renewables

By COLLIN GALLANT on April 14th, 2023

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Substation upgrades to increase the flow of renewable power out of the southeast region could proceed next year. The Alberta Electric System Operator had been evaluating a plan by line owner AltaLink to boost capacity of the Bowmanton Substation, located about 40 kilometres northeast of Medicine Hat. It gave initial approval Wednesday to add ... Read More »

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Redcliff dismissing its CAO

By COLLIN GALLANT on April 14th, 2023

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The Town of Redcliff will dismiss its chief administrative officer Phyllis Forsyth two weeks after placing her on leave pending the outcome of a human resources review. Town council met twice to discuss the matter in a special sessions March 30 and April 4, the minutes from which were published and approved at Monday’s ... Read More »

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Art and design graduates host final exhibition at MHC

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 14th, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College art and design students graduating this year are holding a final exhibition this month. The show is called Variety Pack and includes a diverse array of creative expression, including sculpture, drawing, painting and video, along with graphic and motion design. Each student has submitted one piece of work as their final ... Read More »

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Ministers discuss tactics to tackle rural crime in Alberta

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 13th, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis and Minister of Justice Tyler Shandro held a media roundtable discussion last month on rural crime and what the province is doing about it. Ellis discussed increased policing costs to municipalities. “I have heard from many Albertans, especially in rural areas, that they are ... Read More »

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Creeks rise as snow melts, but no regional flooding expected

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 13th, 2023

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A high stream flow advisory for the Seven Persons Creek remained in effect Wednesday, as well as the Piegan Creek flowing northward out of the Cypress Hills, as warmer weather hastens melting in the snowpack. No flooding is expected, but ice and blocked culverts bring the potential of pushing water overland. Authorities in Montana ... Read More »

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‘Sober’ living facility OK’d for N. Railway

By COLLIN GALLANT on April 13th, 2023

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A plan to use a building on N. Railway Street as a supportive “sober” living facility for up to 10 residents has been approved about eight months after an application to use it as an emergency overnight homeless shelter was rescinded. The new plan for the former Champions Centre, located at 435 N. Railway ... Read More »

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Broncs and Honky Tonks Spring Rodeo starts Friday

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 13th, 2023

It’s time for rodeo fans to dust off their cowboy hats and kick on their boots, Stampede and rodeo season is about to get underway in 2023. The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s first event of the season is this weekend with the Broncs and Honky Tonks Spring Rodeo, beginning Friday. The spring rodeo held ... Read More »

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Catholic board approves $361K for new printers, photocopiers

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 13th, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education agreed to release more than $350,000 to purchase new photocopiers and printers for the division. The current machines are five years old and are experiencing numerous issues and malfunctions. A request for proposals was issued to replace the fleet and five proponents responded, although one withdrew. A ... Read More »

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Bail revoked for Rolling Hills man facing new charges

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 13th, 2023

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Rolling Hills man facing new assault charges has had his bail revoked, Brooks Court of Justice in Medicine Hat heard Wednesday. RCMP in Brooks say Tryggvi Jorgen Williamson, 30, was arrested April 5 in an attic of a rural home when authorities followed him after receiving a report of an assault at a ... Read More »

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