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City hires new CAO
By Medicine Hat News on December 20th, 2022
Medicine Hat has hired a new top administrator. Ann Mitchell, the current manager of Lethbridge County, will start the city manager’s position on Feb. 6. “We are excited to have Ann bring her experience in the role of CAO,” said Mayor Linnsie Clark. “We are confident that we will grow and thrive under her leadership.” ... Read More »
1 responseRossco’s makes, donates 250 turkey dinners
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 20th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Rossco’s pub was busy this weekend preparing food to create 250 turkey dinners. On Monday, Dec. 19, friends of owner Ross Beach came by to assist in packaging all the meals. The Root Cellar collected them in the afternoon to be delivered to families by Christmas Eve. Between Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas about 3,000 ... Read More »
1 responseThink twice when it comes to Holiday pet adoption
By KENDALL KING on December 20th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s SPCA is reminding Hatters that while pets are a joy, they are also a commitment deserving of careful consideration prior to adoption, especially around the Holiday Season. “We always try and not encourage adoptions around the Holidays because a lot of times, those animals will tend to come back to the shelter,” ... Read More »
1 responsePower customers in Alberta, Saskatchewan to see carbon levy increase folded into costs
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 20th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News Power customers in Saskatchewan and Alberta will see an increase to the federal carbon levy folded into their costs in the new year, regulators in both provinces have announced. SaskPower stated on Dec. 9, the increase of the federal carbon levy from $50 per tonne this year to $65 in 2023 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council passes new two-year budget
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 20th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant It was a silent night, comparatively, as council passed the 2023-24 city budget Monday with limited discussion after three marathon sessions this fall for councillors to probe and debate the two-year fiscal plan. The $136.6-million annual municipal operation plan was adopted by a 9-0 vote, with utilities and capital budgets also earning unanimous support. ... Read More »
1 responseCity Notebook: Have you seen the price of two-by-fours lately?
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 17th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A delicate but growing conversation in the budget debate is the city’s hope to spend $540,000 next year to build a public washroom at Towne Square. That was the also focus of so much rhetoric in the last budget update one year ago. It has provoked chuckles, head shakes and smirks during city council’s ... Read More »
1 responseTrial for Hat man accused of spreading hatred delayed
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 17th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A trial date that was held for a Medicine Hat man accused of continuing to spread hatred against Jews has passed though new dates may be set in January. Loki Holger Hulgaard told court last month that he had split with his previous attorney and was seeking new representation. That was recorded, but judge ... Read More »
1 responseFriends, allies and rivals alike remember Ted Grimm
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 17th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Friends, allies and even political challengers are remembering Ted Grimm, whose name became synonymous with public service during more than two decades as mayor. Building the civic identity public utilities and service-oriented government, Hatters elected him to eight terms as mayor between 1974 and 2001. He died on Dec. 10 at age 86. A ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat Concert Band set for Together Again
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 17th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Concert Band will be at the Esplanade tonight for Christmas, Together Again! “This is our first holiday audience since 2019,” said allegro conductor Curtis Perrin. “Everybody is excited to be back to a normal concert where we are there for the love of making music and to play some music of ... Read More »
1 responseAvian flu suspected in birds found in Medicine Hat
By JAMES TUBB on December 17th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Alberta Fish and Wildlife officials believe cases of the avian flu have reached Medicine Hat. Hatters began spotting and reporting dead and sick-looking Canada geese and mallard ducks along and near the South Saskatchewan River last week. Margo Pybus, a provincial wildlife disease specialist, says they were alerted on Dec. 9. and have found ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter Amanda Hennessey honoured with Be the Change Award
By Medicine Hat News on December 17th, 2022
Medicine Hat Police Service is recognizing Hatter Amanda Hennessey for her efforts to support and advance women in trades with its December Be the Change Award. A master electrician of nearly 20-years, Hennessey has seen firsthand the discrimination and barriers women in trades – a traditionally male-dominated field – experience. In response, she works to ... Read More »
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