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Cypress County predicts a small surplus in 2018
By Tim Kalinowski on December 6th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Cypress County should post a modest surplus of about $72,500 in the 2018 fiscal year. Cypress County’s director of corporate services John Belanger tabled the county’s proposed 2018 budget at Tuesday’s council meeting, and ran through the numbers with councillors. The county’s budget for 2018 will be about $32.5 million for operations, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New April trial date for two city pharmacists charged with fraud, theft
By Peggy Revell on December 5th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A new trial date has been struck for two Medicine Hat pharmacists charged with fraud and theft over $5,000. Originally set for Jan. 22-30, lawyers representing the Crown and defence on Tuesday set down a new trial date of April 23-27. The delay comes after the specialized Crown prosecutor for economic crime out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No plan yet for CAPE School building
By Tim Kalinowski on December 5th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education has not discussed the future of the current CAPE School building yet, says MHCBE chair Dick Mastel. CAPE will be moving out of its existing building, which is owned by the Catholic Separate School District, into the former north wing of Hat High some time next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City looks to partner with Swift Current in bid to host U-17 Hockey Challenge
By Collin Gallant on December 5th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A group bidding to bring an international hockey tournament to Medicine Hat hopes not only will the second time be the charm, but adding a second city will tip the scales in their favour. The local bid committee seeking to host the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge announced Monday it hopes to partner with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Proposed utility rate updates headed to council tonight
By Medicine Hat News on December 4th, 2017
Utility rates could rise and average of about $13 per month for the typical house next year, according to proposed rate updates that will be presented to city council on Monday night. That increase would be about $3 less than was initially proposed when two-year budget plans were endorsed in late 2016 for gas, power, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Something for Everyone Christmas market returns
By Mo Cranker on December 4th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Stampede Grounds were full of Christmas spirit this weekend thanks to the annual Something For Everyone Christmas market. This year’s market showcased more than 140 vendors, and saw between 3-4,000 Hatters walk through the doors. “It’s been crazy so far,” said organizer Monica Kallis. “This is how we wrap up every year. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Dec. 4-10
By Medicine Hat News on December 4th, 2017
Dec. 5 — Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Dec. 5 — Travelogue: China, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 5 — Young Artists Inspired by Nature reception, Police Point Park Nature Centre, 7p.m. Dec. 6 — Roving Gyms, Downtown YMCA, 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 6 — Artist Reception RylanStein, MH Public Library, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utilities on the rise this month
By Collin Gallant on December 2nd, 2017
Medicine Hat News Utility rates will rise in Medicine Hat in December, according to rates posted Friday by the city’s utility department. Natural gas for homes and small- to medium-businesses will cost $2.27 per gigajoule, up 40-cents from November, while electricity edges up about four-10ths of a cent to 3.94 cents per kilowatt hour. Rates ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gala celebrates opening of new seniors’ complex
By Gillian Slade on December 2nd, 2017
Medicine Hat News Masterpiece Southlands Meadow seniors’ complex celebrated its official opening with a gala Friday night. Tim Garforth-Bles, president and CEO Masterpiece Care Corp, said the project has exceeded his expectations. The 151,000 square-foot complex has 100 spaces subsidized by Alberta Health Services for long-term care and dementia residents. There are also independent living ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused’s blood sample disputed by defence
By Peggy Revell on December 2nd, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Defence counsel for a Cypress County man accused of impaired driving that caused a collision on the Trans-Canada Highway in 2015, sending multiple people to hospital, is seeking to have the blood taken from his client dismissed from evidence. As part of a voire dire hearing mid-trial at the Medicine Hat Courthouse, defence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Confirmed cases of influenza in Alberta triples last season
By Gillian Slade on December 2nd, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade There have been 1,147 laboratory-confirmed cases of flu this season in Alberta, compared to just 374 last year at this stage. There have been 59 cases this year in the south zone, compared to 44 last year. These numbers include the A and B strains of flu. A total of 320 Albertans ... Read More »
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