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Police, city head to mediation
By Collin Gallant on February 13th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Negotiators for the city and police union are now in mediation to resolve year-old contract talks — the last of five collective bargaining actions where city hall officials sought a wage freeze from employees. Both sides declined to comment on the state or tenor of bargaining, but confirm to the News they are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Government researchers nearly finished regional flood mapping
By Tim Kalinowski on February 13th, 2018
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal With most of the groundwork now complete on the two-year Medicine Hat River Hazard Study, government researchers turn their attention to the actual flood map generation, scheduled for completion in the spring of 2019. “The goal of the program is to enhance public safety and reduce flooding through the identification of river and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dozens of Redcliff residents still fighting curbside plan
By Mo Cranker on February 13th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker After roughly 45 Redcliff residents stormed out of town hall Monday, left in their wake was a single Tim Hortons coffee cup sitting on the floor — presumably headed for a recycling bin. All eyes were on Mayor Dwight Kilpatrick right from the start of Monday’s council meeting, with residents seeking answers surrounding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff council to vote on curbside recycling next meeting
By Mo Cranker on February 12th, 2018
Medicine Hat News After roughly 45 Redcliff residents stormed out of town hall Monday, left in their wake was a single Tim Hortons coffee cup sitting on the floor — presumably headed for a recycling bin. All eyes were on Mayor Dwight Kilpatrick right from the start of Monday’s council meeting, with residents seeking answers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BATUS reviewing wildfire risk assessment policies
By Tim Kalinowski on February 12th, 2018
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal According to BATUS commander Col. Marcus Evans, his staff has been undertaking a review of wildfire risk assessment policies during the summer training months following the worst year on record for fires within the Suffield range. “Along the TransCanada here, we had some terrible fires on our range,” explained Evans. “The British training ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brick by brick
By Mo Cranker on February 12th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker A Hatter’s recent journey to the Dominican Republic turned into a life-changing experience. Southview Community School’s principal Todd Samuelson recently embarked on a 10-day missionary trip to the Dominican Republic, and was one of just a few Canadians on the trip. “It all started with a company named Lifetouch Photography,” Samuelson said. “They ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Feb. 12-18
By Medicine Hat News on February 12th, 2018
Feb. 12 — Play Mahjong, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 12 — Games in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 12 — ABLE Reading and Writing Club, MH Public Library, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 12 — Tween Makey Makey Night, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m., ages 10-12 Feb. 13 — Stitching in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Producers for Dragons’ Den coming to Lethbridge to hear business pitches
By Mo Cranker on February 12th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Dragons’ Den set of entrepreneurs will be in Lethbridge March 8 holding open auditions looking for Canada’s next big thing. The show debuted in 2006 and has a group of famous entrepreneurs that listen to pitches from small business owners, or people who think they have the next great idea for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Snow removal across the city continues this weekend
By Gillian Slade on February 10th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The removal of snow by the city will continue over the weekend. This procedure will entail snow being graded and loaded onto trucks, then delivered to designated disposal sites. Sunday at 10 p.m., work will begin on sections of 13th Avenue SE, Southview Drive, Kingsway Avenue, the hospital area, downtown and other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Appeals court reduces triple-stabbing sentence
By Peggy Revell on February 10th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell The Alberta Court of Appeals overruled a Medicine Hat judge’s eight-year sentence for a man who pled guilty to a triple stabbing, robbery and dangerous police chase. The 3-1 decision issued on Jan. 30 called for Jacob Lucian Shevchenko’s sentence to be reduced by two years less a day— saying the sentencing judge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Retiring owners bid Mario’s adieu
By Tim Kalinowski on February 10th, 2018
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Beautiful music, fabulous entertainers, great food and a strong feeling of community — these elements have been hallmarks of Mario’s story in Medicine Hat for the past 40 years. On Feb. 24, this perennial favourite restaurant and local institution will close its doors for the final time as owners Sharon and Kevin Pudwell ... Read More »
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