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Turnbull suggests closer look at $100K grant for CCDA
By Collin Gallant on April 19th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A city councillor says it’s time City Hall reconsider an annual grant it gives to support the City Centre Development Agency’s efforts to bolster activity in the downtown core. Another who sits on the board says he’s happy to outline a new direction the group is taking. Coun. Phil Turnbull told council’s meeting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rail workers could walk Friday at midnight
By Collin Gallant on April 19th, 2018
Medicine Hat News & the Canadian Press About 300 rail workers in Medicine Hat could walk off the job at midnight Friday after their union served a 72-hour strike notice Wednesday, while the company says it’s hopeful an early-week offer will be accepted. Meanwhile, grain and large chemical industry officials said any disruption would make ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City closes trails along Seven Persons Creek
By Gillian Slade on April 19th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Trails along Seven Persons Creek have been closed, the city announced Wednesday. Barricades will be in place to deter people from using the trail until further notice. It is a precautionary safety measure due to rising water levels, a news release stated. Trails affected are the Kin Coulee south tunnel, trails along ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bank robbery suspect in court, has charges updated
By Peggy Revell on April 19th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Medicine Hat man arrested for multiple bank robberies had a brief court appearance Wednesday, as his defence counsel works toward seeking bail. A replacement information was filed by the Crown against 31-year-old Ronald Big Bull, with updated charges of four counts of robbery, four counts of wearing a disguise and one count ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Better late than never: Daffodil blooms pushing their way up
By Gillian Slade on April 19th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Daffodils are forging through the ground making their 2018 spring entrance. There were more daffodils shoots than you could count pushing up through the soil at the college location on Wednesday. They are about a month later than they were a year ago and a couple months later than in 2016, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat College proud of its sizable economic impact
By Peggy Revell on April 19th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A province-wide study shows Alberta’s colleges create a big economic boost, with Medicine Hat College’s being $177.4 million of added income — equal to 2,133 jobs supported. “Those numbers speak for themselves,” said MHC’s interim president Wayne Resch, about the study by Economic Modeling Specialists International and data that looks at the 2015-16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transit systems essential to life in Alberta
By Gillian Slade on April 19th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade It’s a conundrum — how to provide public transit for those who have no alternative means of getting about or want to reduce emissions and make the system economically viable. The Alberta government is highly supportive of public transit in general and is well aware that it is more cost- effective in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Survey ranks long-term care facilities
By Gillian Slade on April 18th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The results of a survey about long-term care facilities in Alberta have been released by the Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA). Of 172 facilities surveyed between May and September 2017, with 7,562 family members participating, 155 were included in the results. When there are less than five responses from a facility ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City issues warning to avoid Seven Persons Creek due to high flow rate
By Gillian Slade on April 18th, 2018
Medicine Hat News An advisory regarding the high flow rate in Seven Persons Creek was issued by the city Tuesday, asking residents to exercise caution. St. Mary’s River Irrigation District announced efforts to manage reservoir and waterway levels, including increasing flow from the Murray Reservoir. Seven Persons Creek is likely to see water levels at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trafficking meth lands Hatter 15-months of jail
By Peggy Revell on April 18th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Medicine Hat woman was sentenced Tuesday to 15 months for selling methamphetamine to an undercover officer in 2016. Kristy Miller entered guilty pleas in December 2017 totwo counts of trafficking meth, and abreachof a peace bond. Sentencing was adjourned sopre-sentencing reports could be put together for consideration. According to the agreed statement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daffodil project hosting first annual spring celebration
By Gillian Slade on April 18th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Daffodil Project will hold its first annual celebration of the blooming season May 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the planting location at Medicine Hat College. It is a “Daffodil Drive” and everyone is welcome to attend. Parking is available at the Cultural Centre. Walk the short distance to ... Read More »
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