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Industry demanding stability after renewables pause ends
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 28th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A review of how proposals to build wind and solar projects in Alberta are weighed and approved concludes Thursday, bringing calls from renewables energy companies to bring in reasonable rules to stabilize the sector. An Aug. 3, Premier Danielle Smith announced that all new final approvals would halt as the Alberta Utilities Commission launched ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Chamber of Commerce’s Home and Leisure Show opens Friday
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 28th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The 2024 Home and Leisure Tradeshow opens its doors Friday, inviting residents to see what more than150 vendors from the city and beyond have on offer. The show, managed by the Medicine Hat and District Chamber of Commerce, features tables from various industries, from renovation and real estate to agriculture and health care. “We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta finance minister coming to Hat next week to discuss budget
By Medicine Hat News on February 28th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Finance Minister Nate Horner, who will present the next provincial budget on Thursday, will be in Medicine Hat next week to discuss it with local business leaders. The local Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon March 6 featuring an address from Horner on the subject of provincial finances. The event at Chinook Village ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre offers free income tax clinic for seniors
By Brendan Miller on February 28th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Starting Thursday the Unison at Veiner Centre will be offering a free clinic to help seniors complete their income taxes. Volunteers will be on hand to help seniors and AHIS clients fill out their income tax returns at no charge. “We have some volunteers that helped us out with regards to filling out those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat artists explore urban forests in interdisciplinary project
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 28th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Monday night gathered artists and scientists alike at the Ómahksípiitaa at Medicine Hat College to view works of the Pulse of the Urban Forest exhibit. The exhibition is part of Urban Trees an interdisciplinary project funded by an impact climate grant through Colleges and Institutes Canada. Spearheaded by instructor Brent Smith, the initiative leverages ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro Bull Riders series returns to Medicine Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 28th, 2024
PBR is on the way this fall to Medicine Hat. The Professional Bull Riders Canada’s Elite Cup Series will buck into the city on Oct. 19 for the PBR Medicine Hat Classic at Co-op Place. It’s the fourth time PBR has held an event in Medicine Hat and will be the ninth of a 10-event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correction: Morris not Friends of the Monarch president
By Medicine Hat News on February 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A recent report in the News misidentified Judy Morris as the president of the Friends of the Monarch Theatre Society. That role is held by Matt Klimaszewski, while Morris is a longtime volunteer who has held a variety of positions with the group that fundraises to support the historic theatre in downtown Medicine Hat. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds provide $1.6M for housing in Bow Island
By Brylan Span Local Journalism Initiative on February 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews BOW ISLAND Bow Island is one of six Alberta towns that will receive federal government funding to get affordable housing built faster. Money comes from an application the town made to the federal Housing Accelerator Fund to fast-track the construction of housing by eliminating barriers that are slowing up new construction, as outlined by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Growing class sizes a concern for ATA heading into budget
By Brendan Miller on February 27th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Results from a research study conducted by the Alberta Teachers Association found that classroom sizes continue to grow larger and more complex while supports for students are shrinking, or outright disappearing. The survey, conducted over 12 days in December, found 86 per cent of 2,148 teachers surveyed report increased complexity in their classrooms. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Forty Mile Reeve remembered as optimist by council
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 27th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Former Reeve of the County of Forty Mile No. 8, Bryne Lengyel, is remembered fondly by those who knew him. Lengyel passed away on Feb. 20 at the age of 75, after his years as a farmer, councillor, and as a young man, musician. “He was on council with me for two terms, so ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First on scene: Local officer recognized for going the extra mile
By Brendan Miller on February 27th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A school resource officer was recently recognized for his outstanding efforts springing into action following a serious collision that occurred right outside Medicine Hat High School. Const. Taylor Olenic was presented with a Chief’s Commendation on Feb. 21 after the police commission heard how the officer handled the serious accident to which he was ... Read More »
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