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Bill 20 has municipal officials asking questions with no immediate answer
By Collin Gallant on April 27th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Municipal leaders in the province say there are more questions than answers one day after the provincial government moved to take a stronger hand in dealing with municipalities, allow political parties to act in major centre elections in 2025 and change other aspects of the Municipal Government Act. Mayors of Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters offered chance to be scientist for a day with interpretive centre program
By ANNA SMITH on April 27th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The MH Interpretive Program invites residents to begin taking their first steps into the world of citizen science and become a scientist for a day with a free event in Police Point Park. The May 8 program will be an introduction to how everyday people can use the technology in our their pockets to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AlWC launches 13th year of baby wildlife fundraiser
By ANNA SMITH on April 27th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation is launching this year’s Wildlife Baby Shower fundraiser on Sunday to coincide with the arrival of its first kit of the season. The animal in question, an orphaned red fox kit, found alone in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, marks the first of what AIWC says will be a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New expanded Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce made official
By Medicine Hat News on April 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The change in name and boundaries for the Medicine Hat and District Chamber of Commerce have been made official. The business lobby voted at its 2023 annual general meeting to include membership of the similar body in Brooks and petition the province to change applicable registration. The “Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce” announced Thursday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City hopes CPKC co-operates with intersection vision
By Medicine Hat News on April 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews One of the most congested intersections in Medicine Hat could be opened up over the next few years, according to city roads officials lobbying CPKC railways to remove a spur line that crosses Dunmore Road near the Seven Persons Creek. The line leads to the former P&H grain elevator further along Kipling Street, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County highway closed Friday morning following cattle liner rollover
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 27th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Early reports from Cypress County officials indicate a cattle liner with up to 100 livestock rolled over on Range Road 52 and Township Road 120 Friday morning. Officials say at least one handful of cattle had to be put down at the scene of the accident at the time of publication, however they expect ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive Program to offer free plant identification walk
By ANNA SMITH on April 27th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With spring weather seemingly finally here to stay comes a variety of plant life to the city’s green spaces, and the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program would like to invite residents to learn how to recognize them. May 1 will host the Budding Botanists Plant ID Walk, a free event available to the public. “We’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County’s business luncheon becoming a networking must
By ANNA SMITH on April 27th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Friday saw Cypress County businesses, residents and representatives at the county office for the third annual Connections Luncheon. “The Cypress County Connections Luncheon is just a new one-hour event that’s for Cypress County and region, businesses, organizations and entrepreneurs to come in network,” said Beth Cash, economic development officer with Cypress County. Attendees were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students learn ins and outs of programming at robotics workshop
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 27th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com In an effort to educate and encourage students to explore job opportunities available in STEM fields, the pubic school division has partnered with Best Buy’s Geek Squad Academy to host a workshop that teaches students basic programming skills with hands-on experience. Ten members from Best Buy’s Geek Squad spent the morning with 30 Grade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trio of playground upgrades expected to finish by July
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 26th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Three local playgrounds are undergoing renovations with a focus on accessibility and inclusion in the design process. Work is underway at outdoor playgrounds in Tower Estates Park, Muir Park and the Hill Pool Park and all will be closed until upgrades are completed. Notably, the city is repurposing the existing Viking ship structure from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gleichen RCMP seeking information in homicide investigation
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 26th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s RCMP major crimes unit is investigating a homicide that occurred in Gleichen on the evening of April 24. Gleichen RCMP say they were contacted at 7:20 p.m. by EMS who responded to a call of an unresponsive male. Upon paramedics arrival the male was pronounced deceased and had injuries consistent with being assaulted. ... Read More »
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