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Electoral Boundaries Commission will hold public meetings in southeast Alberta this June
By Medicine Hat News on May 8th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The commission that will evaluate the layout of Alberta’s provincial ridings ahead of the next election has scheduled two meetings in southeast Alberta next month. The Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission convenes every two elections to examine and potentially redraw districts to balance population and consider other factors. It will begin public meetings in late ... Read More »
2 responsesMeasles case tracker for southern Alberta
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 8th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com An additional case of measles has been found in Lethbridge and as such, Alberta Health Services has issued a notice regarding possible points of infection for residents. Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles: April 27 Pizza Hut, Mayor Magrath Drive 2720 ... Read More »
1 responseOyen Mounties get their man
By Medicine Hat News on May 8th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews RCMP officers in Oyen tracked a suspect in an online exploitation case to Toronto where police arrested and charged a suspect, it was announced Wednesday. Mounties at the Alberta detachment said a complaint was received in late 2024 that a youth had fallen victim to extortion, and a subsequent investigation included warrants to obtain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council looks to define legal fee policy
By Collin Gallant on May 7th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Council debated Monday the possibility of members hiring their own lawyers at the city’s expense if they face legal jeopardy from plaintiffs “internal or external” to city hall. That comes as the councillor driving the discussion said members are facing the threat of legal action and she doesn’t want to be caught flat footed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks Farmers Market has big plans for opening day
By Medicine Hat News on May 7th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The Brooks Farmers Market will launch its largest opening day on June 7 with a street fair following the parade that opens rodeo weekend in that city. The “Kickoff Market” will take over the route from about 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. after floats and entries pass through the city centre. Organizers are promising ... Read More »
1 responseCypress County approves 2.5% property tax increase
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County residents will see their property taxes increase by 2.5 per cent after council approved the new on Tuesday. The higher rate takes into account inflation after administration was directed in mid-April to prepare a bylaw with rates adjusted according to changes in the Consumer Price Index. It was explained during the council ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conditional sale would see old food bank building become a ‘place of worship’
By Collin Gallant on May 7th, 2025
@@CollinGallant The former food bank building on S. Railway Street could be sold for $172,000 to an unnamed purchaser after two other offers fell through during the past 18 months. In late 2023, council approved reducing the price in half to $250,000 on the building it acquired five years ago, but and officials presented a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nature walk will delve into the ecological history at Echo Dale Park
By Medicine Hat News on May 7th, 2025
Focused on the history of the area, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is leading a nature walk through Echo Dale Park this Saturday. The one-hour walk will teach participants about ecology, the past and how past Earth events have shaped the area. Attendees will meet at the top parking lot at 1 p.m. before they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada needs to boost manufacturing, protect resource development: economists
By Collin Gallant on May 7th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Canada has the ability to become stronger during trade conflict with the United States, but will have to get serious about building up a manufacturing base and realize the need for resource development, a chief economist for the National Bank of Canada told a Medicine Hat audience Tuesday. “It’s not a lose-lose situation,” Stefane ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another measles cases reported in Medicine Hat
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com An additional case of measles has been found in Medicine Hat, and as such, Alberta Health Services has issued a notice regarding possible points of infection for residents. Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles: May 2 Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Emergency ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive Program hosting Invasive Plant Survey at Police Point on May 14
By Medicine Hat News on May 7th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is looking to educate the public on which plants are welcome in the community with another Invasive Plant Survey. “There are various non-native plant species throughout Police Point Park. Join the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program as we identify, report and remove these alien species,” said park interpreter Erika Derman. “Removing ... Read More »
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