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City urges caution during weekend cold snap
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 18th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With temperatures expected to plummet over the weekend, the City of Medicine Hat reminds residents of their commitment to aid those left out in the cold. “With demands for local shelter access expected to meet or exceed capacity, a plan is in place to offer immediate support to augment local community services if needed,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Long standing Redcliff smokestacks to be demolished
By Collin Gallant on January 18th, 2025
@@CollinGallant The last of two iconic “Dominion Glass” smokestacks in Redcliff will soon be taken down. Fibre-glass insulation maker Certainteed has received a permit to remove the 175-foot brick chimney and water tank at its facility in the west end of the town, according to agenda of the an upcoming agenda of the Redcliff municipal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa okay’s some defence spending
By Medicine Hat News on January 18th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The Department of National Defence has awarded contract to design a new a $98-million facility to house Canada’s Electronic Warfare Regiment at CFB Kingston. Area MP Mark Gerretsen made the announcement Monday at the location in eastern Ontario. The proposed two-storey, 72,000 square-foot facility would amalgamate existing facilities, classrooms and planning facilities of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors eligible for new camping discount
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 18th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Government of Alberta is helping seniors enjoy the province’s beauty with a camping fee discount. “Starting May 1, Alberta seniors aged 65 and older will enjoy a 25 per cent discount on camping fees at select campgrounds, opening the door to more high-quality and low-cost outdoor adventures and opportunities to foster a deeper ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wintering Fishes walk returns to MHIP
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 17th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Following the success of their previous offering, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is pleased to be bringing back their Wintering Fishes Walk for a second tour. Participants will meet at Police Point Park in the Nature Center at 2:30 p.m, on Jan. 31, for an hour long walk along the river “as we discuss ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks RCMP report significant cryptocurrency scam of more than $280,000
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 17th, 2025
news@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP say they received a report Tuesday from an individual who claims to have lost more than $280,000 in Bitcoin. Police say the individual said in the summer they had invested through a website that initially appeared legitimate and over time they monitored their investments and saw profits, leading the individual to believe ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Lethbridge city employee reappointed to the board of the Special Forces Pension Plan
By Medicine Hat News on January 17th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A now-former employee of the City of Lethbridge has been reappointed to the board of the Special Forces Pension Plan that includes Medicine Hat cops and other municipal police officers in the province. That was announced Wednesday among provincial orders in council approvals, and Jason Elliot was reappointed to the board as an “employer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Registration open for 60th Jam Pail bonspiel
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 17th, 2025
Registration has opened for Medicine Hat’s Jam Pail bonspiel as it hits a milestone year. The free community event is entering its 60th season and those interested in participating at the two-day event are able to register their teams of four. The Jam Pail bonspiel is meant to teach the basic concept of curling, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guilty plea from local man in child luring case from 2024
By Medicine Hat News on January 17th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man will undergo assessment that could deem him a long-term or dangerous offender after he entered guilty pleas to having sexual contact with a child, luring a child under the age of 18 and failing to comply with court conditions placed on him for similar offences five years ago. Austin Morgan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Home prices climbed in 2024 due to low listings
By Collin Gallant on January 17th, 2025
@@CollinGallant House prices in Medicine Hat climbed 8 per cent in 2024 driven by a lack of listings, a situation expected to persist in year ahead, according to the incoming president of the Medicine Hat Real Estate Board. Consistent demand hampered by limited listings also resulted in fewer sales while pushing up prices. “The increase ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Allowance Ave Mustard Seed location to shut down after commission decision
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 17th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Mustard Seed must halt operations at their Allowance Avenue location following the decision at the Wednesday Municipal Planning Commission meeting, said the City of Medicine Hat. The reasoning behind this lies in a permit deemed invalid last October, said the City, after a review of the file. The change of use application was ... Read More »
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