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A long way come, a long way to go
By Peggy Revell on March 9th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell The importance of mentorship, the progress made — but challenges still faced. It’s what women from the Hat reflected on with the News as March 8 marked International Women’s Day. “I’m always excited when I see the new generation of women who are so strong and so sure of themselves. Those of us ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta puts energy diversification first in new legislature session
By Collin Gallant on March 8th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant The provincial government is making energy diversification its top priority in the new session on the legislature as it opens today. Energy Minister Margaret McCuaig-Boyd outlined to reporters on Thursday morning Bill 1, which proposes new supports for companies planning new or expanded petrochemical plants in the province. That will include another round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Canada’s Worst Driver’ looking for nominees
By Medicine Hat News on March 8th, 2018
Is your rearview mirror is a constant scene of yelling motorists and dumbfounded stares, you have a long list of accidents (they weren’t your fault of course) and you can’t perform a simple three-point turn? You can turn that into nation-wide infamy. The popular Discovery Canada TV series “Canada’s Worst Driver” is back for season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS ask public for help finding young Ontario man
By Peggy Revell on March 8th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat police are requesting public assistance in locating missing person, Ryan Mead. Mead is a 23-year-old man from Ontario, who has not been heard from since April 30, 2017. His last known location was determined to be Medicine Hat where he purchased camping supplies. He was reported missing to the Peel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local man arrested for stealing tools from city building
By Peggy Revell on March 8th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A 22-year-old Medicine Hat man has been arrested in relation to stolen property. Medicine Hat police report that on Feb. 19, officers responded to a report of a break and enter to a City of Medicine Hat building located on Powerhouse Road SW. Stolen were tools for joining high voltage lines together, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suppliers, subcontractors needed for wind farm
By Collin Gallant on March 8th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Vendors and subcontractors looking to get in on next year’s wind farm construction near Bow Island — valued at more than $300 million — are cordially invited to talk specifications and qualifications with Capital Power today in Bow Island. Initial work on the Whitla Wind Farm should get underway this fall with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC team off to biz competition
By Peggy Revell on March 8th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Four business students are off to Kelowna to represent Medicine Hat College at the annual Western Canadian Business Competition. “We’re all really excited … we’ve all been working hard and trying to understand the different (business) strategies,” said Nilanjana Pahl, a fourth-year student enrolled in MHC’s business administration degree program run through a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County councillor felt grant wasn’t enough, community association appreciative
By None on March 8th, 2018
Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers Hilda fire victims received some long awaited news from the Alberta Government on Monday with the announcement of a $200,000 grant coming their way to assist with the recovery from last October’s 35,0000 hectare inferno that spread through the county and Acadia Valley. The grant is on top of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat police looking for missing Ontario man
By Medicine Hat News on March 7th, 2018
Medicine Hat police are asking for the public’s assistance to locate a missing person. Ryan Mead, from Ontario, has not been heard from since April 30, 2017. Mead’s last known location has been determined to be Medicine Hat, where he purchased camping supplies. He was reported missing to Peel Regional Police in September 2017. Mead, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parental info session offered at library
By Gillian Slade on March 7th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Giving families the necessary tools to cope with the challenges of life and recover from difficult times is the topic for an information session on March 14 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The event will take place in the Honor Currie Room at the Medicine Hat Public Library. Alberta Health Services’ Addiction and Mental ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City seeks bond manager for $100M reserve
By Collin Gallant on March 7th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat treasury is looking for an outside bond manager to actively manage $100 million in cash it keeps in reserve for mid-range projects, the News has learned. A deadline for interested firms to submit proposals, both in the private and public sectors, passed on Tuesday. Last year, the city ... Read More »
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