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Catholic division running small deficit, pleased with overall financial position
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 30th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Catholic school division has released a comprehensive summary of its 2023-24 audited financial statements following approval from trustees this week. The financial statements report the division had an operating deficit of $367,000 in the 2023-24 school year, greater than the forecasted deficit of $166,000, an increase of more than $200,000. During ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mahoney and Friends’ 10th anniversary headlines a packed slate of Holiday-themed events
By Collin Gallant on November 30th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Mahoney and Friends, though not technically a Christmas concert, has become an annual staple on the Medicine Hat entertainment scene in December. The event turns 10 next weekend when the local act and all-star guest lineup of local talent takes the stage at the Esplanade. The band itself is also celebrating a silver anniversary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial power rates will rise; no local adjustment until Jan. 1
By Medicine Hat News on November 30th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Power prices will rise in Alberta to start December based on “rate of last resort” filings by major distributors, though Medicine Hat’s rates are next set for quarterly adjustment on Jan. 1. The city bases rates for all residential and small to medium commercial accounts on a rolling wholesale average price recorded on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local postal workers not laid off, say announcement is Canada Post scare tactic
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 30th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com No members of the local 776 CUPW have been laid off after Canada Post told several major Canadian media organizations Thursday it was temporarily laying off workers who are participating in a nationwide postal strike. The announcement caused confusion for the more than 100 postal workers in Medicine Hat, Redcliff, Brooks and surrounding communities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City of Medicine Hat revenue hits keep 5.6% tax hikes on table
By Collin Gallant on November 30th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A final proposed city budget includes 5.6 per cent property tax increases in each of the next two years, as budget officials say extra revenue is needed and cuts to an original proposal only make up for a financial picture that has worsened since last winter. That includes vastly reduced forecasts for power profits ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students collect peer data on cellphone restrictions through school-wide survey
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 29th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Student Senate at Medicine Hat High School recently asked fellow students about their experiences since cellphones and personal electronics were barred from the classroom to start the school year. By using a ‘Google Form,’ members of the Student Senate were able to connect online with more than half the student body, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Housing workers in Taber among new labour deals signed this fall
By Medicine Hat News on November 29th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Unionized public housing workers in Taber have agreed to an 8.5 per cent wage increase over the next three years, according to a summary of collective bargaining agreements released by Alberta Jobs ministry for the early fall. Clearview Lodge in that town is operated by the Taber and District Housing Foundation and funded by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Get your voice heard, irrigation districts say as province reviews its water licensing system
By Medicine Hat News on November 29th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Irrigation districts are alerting their members to get involved in outreach by the province as it examines potential updates to how water is licensed in Alberta. Last spring when announcing a series of voluntary water-use reduction agreements ahead of expected drought, Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz said a wider review of the water licensing system ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mustard Seed taking part in Giving Tuesday to help provide meals
By Medicine Hat News on November 29th, 2024
The Mustard Seed here in Medicine Hat is hoping to start the Holiday Season’s charitable giving on a strong note, taking part in Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a global movement of generosity that occurs on Dec. 3, following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. “The ‘Opening day of the giving season’ is a time when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Santa Claus Fund breaks record on day one of intake
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 29th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com After a successful Spirit of Giving gala and Christmas tree auction, the Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund buckles in for a busy intake session this year. The Santa Claus Fund successfully auctioned off 13 trees, and is deeply grateful for the generosity of sponsors and community members, especially as they have a record ... Read More »
1 responseSmith says Alberta has responsibilities at shared border with U.S.
By Medicine Hat News on November 29th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Premier Danielle Smith says the province could begin monitoring the border with Montana in hopes of heading off potential tariffs promised by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. “Alberta will be acting urgently and decisively to patrol our own shared border with Montana, with more details to be announced soon in that regard,” said the MLA ... Read More »
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