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Police search for person of interest
By Medicine Hat News on December 21st, 2022
The Medicine Hat Police Service is requesting public assistance to help identify a person of interest. At 1:20 p.m. on Dec. 5 a male who was carrying a baseball bat unlawfully entered a parked vehicle. The owner of the vehicle, who is a resident in the Southeast Hill, confronted the male and was knocked to ... Read More »
1 responseCold snap continues but will let up in time for Christmas
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 21st, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant It will be a white Christmas in southern Alberta, though a Chinook is expected by the Holiday weekend to lift spirits and lift the region out of bone-chilling cold. Temperatures at the Medicine Hat Airport fell to -34.7C at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, combined with light wind to produce a wind chill value of ... Read More »
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By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 21st, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Education has stated there is limited ability to procure new modular units for school boards this year and is requesting they look at relocating underutilized existing units. Secretary treasurer Greg MacPherson told the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education that this fits in with what they are asking for. Due to enrolment pressure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several community dinners planned for the Holiday Season
By Medicine Hat News on December 21st, 2022
Hatters have several opportunities to enjoy a warm and welcoming Christmas meal free of charge this Holiday Season. Dec. 23: Community members are invited to gather at Medicine Hat’s Mustard Seed’s Allowance Avenue location on Dec. 23 for a seasonal breakfast, served from 8-10 a.m. And later, the Salvation Army Resource Centre is welcoming Hatters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council OKs land donation for affordable housing
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 21st, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council has endorsed and approved a land donation toward building an affordable housing complex on Kipling Street. City Hall’s contribution to the Medicine Hat Community Housing project would amount to $775,000, comprising the gift of land and fees to service the parcel that sits near the Canada Post depot on the main road ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged after high-risk incident
By Medicine Hat News on December 21st, 2022
A 54-year-old man is in custody and facing numerous charges following a high-risk incident at a residence in the 200 block of Southlands Boulevard early Monday. Police responded to the scene at approximately 6:30 a.m. following report of a domestic altercation between a woman and her former partner involving a weapon. Upon arrival, the man ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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