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New photo radar rules will take further chunk from city’s revenue
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 5th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com From 2021 to 2023, Medicine Hat reported a decrease in photo radar tickets issued to motorists by 84 per cent, and that number is expected to decline even further in 2025 after the province announced it will restrict use to school, playground and construction zones. The UCP government said Monday it was ending its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual Medicine Hat News Twinkle Tour returns
By Medicine Hat News on December 5th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews It’s that time of year again, and the Medicine Hat News is asking interested residents to submit their addresses as we highlight all the dazzling local Christmas light displays. If your home is lit up for the holidays and you’d like to show it off, we would like to include you in this year’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council mulls lingering budget items ahead of a must-pass Dec. 16 meeting
By Collin Gallant on December 4th, 2024
@@CollinGallant cgallant@medicinehatnews.com City council wants more information on financial implications of giving a direct grant to HALO air rescue, a multi-million-dollar food waste composting facility and recent job additions at city hall before voting on the coming two-year budget. Councillors discussed the budget until 10:50 p.m. Monday night before making the requests and adjourning final ... Read More »
1 responseFirefighters respond to more than 200 calls for service in November, including six structure fires
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 4th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Six structure fires and 25 outside fires are among the more than 200 emergency responses local firefighters attended throughout November. Fire crews responded to 18 motor vehicles and attended 25 calls for medical service, as well as dealt with 20 calls relating to carbon monoxide and gas. Nov. 18 firefighters from all three stations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Researchers at U of C working to preserve fertility for young cancer patients
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 4th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com For youth and adolescents battling cancer, researchers at the University of Calgary are finding ways to ensure they may still be able to have biological children later in life. In some cases where aggressive chemotherapy or treatment is required, the fertility of the patient may be affected, such as the case of one patient, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council wants energy review response by Monday
By Medicine Hat News on December 4th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A “tight” turnaround just got tighter for city energy officials asked to provide analysis on a report that proposes creating of an arm’s length corporation to run the power utility. The third-party report from business consulting firm KPMG was presented to council and the public on Nov. 25, where council voted for division staff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Natural gas company with major interest in SE Alberta scales back capital plans as prices drop
By Medicine Hat News on December 4th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Pine Cliff Energy has pulled back on capital spending this year as natural gas prices have fallen, the company’s updated guidance states. The company that has major bases of operation in Alberta’s southeast, plus the Viking and Caroline areas, spent about $5.5 million on new wells and closures during the first nine months of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correction: Elm Street School replacement plan just a wish-list item at this point
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 4th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com An article published in the Dec. 3 edition of the News titled “Elm Street School replacement among upcoming plans for MHPSD,” which stated the school will undergo a replacement next year, is incorrect. Replacement plans are part of the division’s 2025-2028 Capital Plan that has been submitted to Alberta Education, but nothing has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s top cop expresses frustration with photo radar announcement; questions minister’s manner
By BRENDAN MILLER on December 4th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat police chief Alan Murphy says he and fellow chiefs were caught off guard by the province’s announcement that it will eliminate speed enforcement from photo radar equipment outside school, playground of construction zones next spring. Murphy says throughout the course of 2024 the province’s association of police chiefs shared collective concerns surrounding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dual sport training facility marks grand opening on Thursday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 4th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Thursday evening the Medicine Hat Public School division will unveil its new indoor hockey and ringette training space that will be utilized by the Division 76 Hockey and Ringette Academy. The training facility is designed for hockey and ringette players of all skill levels and utilizes specialized equipment and expert guidance to help players ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Interpretive Program hosting Pokemon Go walk just after Christmas
By Medicine Hat News on December 4th, 2024
For nearly a decade, trail enthusiasts have been trying to catch them all with Pokemon Go. For those willing to risk the cold to be the very best, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program has a returning offering. “This game encourages players to get out and explore, while discovering new places and meeting new folks along ... Read More »
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