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Up to code easing lives of landlords
By Collin Gallant on March 13th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Don and Carol Warkentin say they sleep better at night knowing the basement suite they rent is up to code. That’s despite additional construction work done recently, but they say their Norwood-area home is now safer and more valuable, and their downstairs unit easier to rent. “When we advertised the suite we were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council defeats member’s motion for Redcliff recycling drop-off site
By Mo Cranker on March 13th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker It just wouldn’t be a 2018 Redcliff council meeting with some talk of recycling. Town council met for the first time this month Monday night, and was able to fly through its agenda in roughly 30 minutes. Coun. Larry Leipert put forth a motion for council to vote regarding a potential recycling drop-off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guilty pleas for man alleged to have tried to drive a truck into a crowd in Medicine Hat
By Peggy Revell on March 12th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A guilty plea to dangerous driving and breaching probation was entered Monday by a man accused of attempting to run over a crowd of people with a truck following a dispute. The trial for Jamie Vorra, 27, was originally set to run Monday for charges of assault with a weapon, uttering threats, dangerous ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar March 12-18
By Medicine Hat News on March 12th, 2018
March 12 — Play Mahjong, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. March 12 — Games in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 2:30-4:30 p.m. March 12 — ABLE Reading and Writing Club, MH Public Library, 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 12 — Writers’ Circle, MH Public Library, 7-9 p.m. March 12 — Travelogue: Greenland, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Glasgo will run in Brooks-Medicine Hat
By Mo Cranker on March 10th, 2018
Medicine Hat News 24-year-old Michaela Glasgo announced her intention to run in the Brooks-Medicine Hat riding under the United Conservative Party banner Saturday morning in front of front of a large group of family and supporters. “Today I’m announcing that I am running for the United Conservative Party nomination for the riding of Brooks-Medicine Hat,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mixed reaction for energy diversity plan
By Collin Gallant on March 10th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A provincial plan to attract new investment in the petrochemical sector is earning mixed reaction in Medicine Hat. One local economic observer tells the News if Alberta wants new investment it should consider matching grants and tax breaks given by other governments. On the other hand, the region’s opposition MLA states government interfering ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harm strategy staff coming to detox facility
By Gillian Slade on March 10th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Medicine Hat Recovery Centre will add two members of staff to focus on harm reduction strategies and provide support for clients to navigate services after treatment programs. They will help to inform family physicians, stakeholders and the public, said Debbie Vass, manager Medicine Hat Recovery Centre. A nurse practitioner will be working ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC names VP of admin acting president
By Peggy Revell on March 9th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Medicine Hat College’s board of governors has named its vice-president of administration and finance to the position of acting president. “At the end of the day, part of my goal will be to make sure there’s a foundation for that next president so that when they get here, they have something they can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged with bank robberies will have local matters wait until April
By Peggy Revell on March 9th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell It’s still legal limbo locally for a Winnipeg man accused of two bank robberies in the Hat —at least until April 5. The adjournment to this date was requested Thursday by the defence lawyer acting as agent for 54-year-old Stephen Vogelsang. By then, it will be known whether the accused has obtained bail ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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