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Mediation process underway as Alberta teachers head back to the bargaining table
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Teachers Association says conversations have been productive between stakeholders as teachers return to the bargaining table seeking a new four-year collective agreement. The ATA’s Central Table Bargaining Committee and the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association met during a two-day period beginning on March 19 to work together toward an agreement for educators. “The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public school survey open for educators, parents and students
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division is gathering feedback from students, parents and guardians and teachers to assist in highlighting priorities and opportunities for growth at local schools. OurSchool Survey launched Monday and will be available to complete until April 23. The division uses the feedback to support future planning decisions and gain a ... Read More »
2 responsesLocal auto dealership changing hands
By Collin Gallant on April 1st, 2025
@@CollinGallant A Medicine Hat car dealership is changing hands. The Gary Moe Auto Group announced Monday it has completed the purchase of Standard Dodge Jeep Ram on Strachan Road in the city from the Swift Current-based Plewis Motor Group. “Just because there is a new name we are still going to provide the same service ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire services not related to private company selling protection systems
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services recently released a public notice saying they are not affiliated with a private company selling fire protective systems door-to-door in the Medicine Hat area. “While we respect the work of businesses, we want to clarify that this company is not affiliated with Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Service,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hut 8 to partner with Trump’s sons
By Collin Gallant on April 1st, 2025
@@CollinGallant Hut 8 cryptocurrency is getting into business with the two sons of U.S. President Donald Trump, it was announced on March 31 – not April 1. The North American bitcoin miner and data-processing company announced Monday it will partner with an investors group that includes Eric Trump and Donald Jr., to fund and help ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair of Hatters charged in drug bust
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Forty-two-year-old Denai Lanz and 46-year-old Mark Davis, both from Medicine Hat, have been arrested and charged with offences after police conducted a traffic stop downtown last Wednesday. Officers responded to information regarding drug trafficking in the core and identified a suspected vehicle leading to a traffic stop and the arrest of the man and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial electoral boundaries commissions finalized late last week
By Medicine Hat News on April 1st, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The makeup of a commission to look at Alberta’s election riding boundaries has been finalized – including a former provincial party leader and a Lethbridge area lawyer – and will begin its work in the near future, according to a release. The Electoral Boundaries Commission is tasked every two terms of provincial government to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council won’t shy away from all big issues as term reaches final six months
By Collin Gallant on April 1st, 2025
@@CollinGallant Collin Gallant cgallant@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: CollinGallant Council members appear willing to wade into several big issues before the end of the term with a little more than six months remaining. On Monday a closed-door “committee of the whole” meeting was held in camera to discuss two items generally described as an “Energy Business Matter” and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province urges public to use caution near large commercial vehicles
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 29th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s government is reminding drivers to exercise caution when driving near large commercial vehicles. Unlike personal vehicles, trucks and buses need more room on the road to operate safely, and take longer to stop than passenger vehicles. As such, motorists are encouraged to give semi-trucks and buses the room they need to operate safely, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP issues motorcycle safety tips as weather warms
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 29th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat News As temperatures warm and motorcyclists are eager to get back on their bikes, RCMP are reminding drivers to be mindful and practise courtesy while sharing the road. “Spring brings an increase in motorcycle traffic, making it essential for all road users to remain vigilant, follow traffic laws and practice courtesy to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive Program hosting nature walk to mark World Health Day
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 29th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is encouraging residents to get outdoors for World Health Day with a free nature walk. “The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is excited to be hosting a family-friendly nature walk in Police Point Park,” said Genevieve Mathieu, Park Interpreter. “Join us as we walk and talk about some of the ... Read More »
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