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Blayone centres Independence campaign around freedom
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 29th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Bob Blayone says his Métis heritage has instilled in him a love of freedom that drew him to the Independence Party of Alberta. That’s why the Peace River man who spent decades in the oilpatch and supporting traditional conservative parties is in the Brooks-Medicine Hat byelection to challenge United Conservative leader Danielle Smith for ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta’s crop report shows better numbers than five-, 10-year averages
By KENDALL KING on October 29th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The final crop report of 2022 shows Alberta producers are closing out the growing season ahead of the five- and 10-year yield averages, and in good condition for the upcoming year. Dry and cool weather conditions starting off the season, above average rainfall and warm temperatures lasting from late spring through the summer, aided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royal Hotel coming all the way down
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 29th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Demolition began Friday at the site of the Royal Hotel, which was destroyed by fire six weeks ago, while investigators await making a final determination on the cause. Firefighters fought the blaze for most of a day Sept. 16 after receiving calls of smoke coming from the rear entrance. Traffic was diverted for most ... Read More »
1 responseCity’s power company joins Electricity Transition Hub
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 29th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat’s municipal power distribution company will some join of the nation’s largest utility providers to study how to ramp up use of new low-carbon power, storage and grid management technology. Federal officials announced the project with a $1.6-million grant on Friday at a renewable energy conference in Toronto. Canadian Renewable Energy Association will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College education students produce and star in their own musical
By KENDALL KING on October 29th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Students in Medicine Hat College and Mount Royal University’s collaborative education program are learning key skills through a student-led production of Journey of the Noble Gnarble. Based on the children’s book of the same name, the musical production tells the story of a small deep sea fish – the Noble Gnarble – who dreams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous paramedic student following the best path forward
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 28th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Getting a high school diploma was a struggle for Ina Fairbanks, but she completed it and is now in the Applied Bachelors and Health and Science Paramedic Program at Medicine Hat College. She has decided to extend her program time, finishing the degree in five years rather than three. “I really struggled graduating from ... Read More »
1 responseNDP critic slams UCP’s record on ag production
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 28th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Signals from new Premier Danielle Smith on boosting irrigation and pursuing knock-on benefits in the agriculture sector don’t make up for a poor record, according to the NDP agriculture critic. Heather Sweet told the News on Thursday that all parties agree broadening the rural economy and processing more raw farm produce in Alberta is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID outbreak at Maple Creek healing lodge
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 28th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Corrections Canada says it is monitoring four cases of COVID-19 at the Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge near Maple Creek, Sask., and putting preventative measures in place to avoid further spread. That could limit visitors to the correctional facility and will result in increased use of personal protective equipment. A release Thursday states there are ... Read More »
1 responseSmith stresses connection to rural Albertans
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 28th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Danielle Smith says she first got into politics after working with rural landowners and wound up challenging the political establishment in the early 2010s. Now, she’s back in politics as leader of the province to challenge the feds, the medical establishment and even her own party. The new United Conservative leader is one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Partnership aims for easier access to helmets for e-scooter riders
By KENDALL KING on October 28th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s Brain Injury Relearning Services and Bird Canada, operator of the city’s e-scooter pilot program, have partnered to create a first-of-its-kind helmet safety and distribution program. Launched in August, the partnership was first proposed by BIRS following Bird Canada’s local launch earlier this spring. “A few months ago, the folks over at Brain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks woman facing charges after drugs and cash seized
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 28th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A women in Brooks faces charges of drug trafficking after regional organized crime investigators say they seized $15,000 in drugs and cash earlier this month. Officials with Alert Medicine Hat say local officers and Brooks Mounties took part in the investigation that turned up 95 grams of cocaine and smaller amounts of methamphetamine and ... Read More »
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