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Pilot program for rural busing won’t include the Hat just yet
By Collin Gallant on June 29th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A provincial pilot program to boost busing in rural Alberta isn’t making a stop in the southeastern corner, at least not yet, according to Transportation Minister Brian Mason. He unveiled his ministry’s support for four programs located in Camrose and Grande Prairie, which will see $1.1 million spent to increase ride-sharing and add ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberts closes doors after six decades
By Gillian Slade on June 29th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A family business closed its doors for the final time Thursday after being a significant part of this community for 63 years. The showroom for Alberts Floor and Carpet at 1320 Kingsway Ave., has been a fixture in Medicine Hat since 1955, but it was virtually empty on the last day of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!GSA law challenge denied
By Peggy Revell on June 28th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A request for an injunction to immediately stop Alberta’s gay-straight alliance law has been denied. In a decision released Wednesday, Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Johnna Kubik said “the effect on LGBTQ+ students in granting an injunction, which would result in both the loss of supportive GSAs in their schools and send the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lights stolen from war monument above Trans-Canada
By Peggy Revell on June 28th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell The lights brightening up a monument to Medicine Hat’s Third Canadian Mounted Rifles and the 175th Infantry Battalion have been reported as stolen. Medicine Hat Police Insp. Joe West says the four LED lights, worth more than $1,000 each, were taken from the monument at some point over the weekend from June 20-23. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zoning request going back to council
By Collin Gallant on June 28th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A proposal to set up a denture clinic at a residence across from the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital will go back before city council next month, about one year after a similar proposal was defeated. Wednesday’s meeting of the municipal planning commission heard the owner of the lot on the corner of Fifth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Property tax deadline Tuesday
By Gillian Slade on June 28th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Your last chance to pay your property taxes without a penalty is Tuesday. Property owners wanting to appeal their 2019 assessment must respond in full to an Assessment Request For Information, and this must be done by July 3. The city has mailed out ARFI packages to property owners of improved non-residential ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province seeks feedback on local-level electoral systems
By Gillian Slade on June 28th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The province is inviting feedback online about changes people would like to see in how elections take place on the municipal level, for school boards, Métis Settlements and irrigation districts. There has already been some conversation in the community about changes that should be considered under the Local Authorities Election Act, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lane way on Connaught Drive will close to traffic for Canada Day weekend
By Gillian Slade on June 28th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The lane way for properties on Connaught Drive SW will be closed temporarily over the weekend. Traditionally there has been a considerable amount of non-resident vehicular traffic using the lane to view Canada Day Fireworks at Kin Coulee Park. With this in mind, the lane will be closed to vehicles from early ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHCBE awarded for smoke-free fight
By Peggy Revell on June 28th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Medicine Hat’s Catholic school division has been recognized for efforts to create a smoke-free environment. The division was one of 16 Alberta municipalities, school boards and post-secondary institutions recognized by an alliance of Albertan health and recreation organizations with a “Smoke-Free Spaces” award. “We have responsibility to make sure we work with our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another adjournment for man accused of 1st-degree murder
By Peggy Revell on June 28th, 2018
Medicine Hat News It was another week’s adjournment for the Medicine Hat man charged with first-degree murder in the death of 64-year-old James Satre. Robert S. Hoefman appeared in Medicine Hat Provincial Court Wednesday, with his counsel being granted adjournment to July 4. The court heard that counsel and Crown are working out dates for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coalition on Supervised Consumption is this week hosting stakeholder meetings
By Gillian Slade on June 28th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Coalition on Supervised Consumption is meeting with stakeholders this week. Today and Friday, community focus groups are meeting with HIV Community Link in the Hat. If you are interested in attending please email: supervisedconsumption@hivcl.org to register, and you will be given details of the location and time. A new ... Read More »
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