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‘Veterans of every war should stand tall today:’ Medicine Hat honours fallen veterans on Remembrance Day
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 12th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The gallant sound of the Last Post, played on bugle, blasted throughout Riverside Veterans Memorial Park, followed by two minutes of silence, as hundreds gathered Monday at the Cenotaph to honour Canadian veterans for the city’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony. Beginning with the procession of flags and followed by the singing of the national ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saamis Solar purchase proposal hits public feedback phase
By Medicine Hat News on November 9th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A public comment period is now open on the issue of whether the City of Medicine Hat is qualified to buy a major solar power proposal inside city limits. Saamis Solar would cover 1,600 acres of land north of Crescent Heights when it is fully built as planned by private green-power developer DP Solar. ... Read More »
1 responseBusiness Results: CF Industries expects to decide on low-carbon ammonia plant early next year
By Medicine Hat News on November 9th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews CF Industries could make a final decision to build a new, low-carbon ammonia plant in early 2025, company officials told investors in discussions of third-quarter results on Oct. 30. Chief operating officer Chris Bohn stated that the global ammonia producer forecasts tightening supply in coming years, and will evaluate the market for low-carbon product ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta students getting test results back on pre-COVID track
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 9th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Students are slowly but surely closing the gap on pre-pandemic provincial test results, according to the Government of Alberta. The COVID-19 pandemic had profound impacts on the education system, including worse outcomes for students’ learning and social-emotional development. However, Alberta’s Grade 6, 9 and 12 students are continuing to close the gap between pre-pandemic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Complexities of adding renewables to local grid under spotlight
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 9th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com As current gas-fired generators will become uneconomical to operate without addressing a move to net-zero electricity, called for by both the provincial and federal governments, staff are clarifying potential costs and timelines after the city secured purchase rights to the 1,600-acre solar power array located on the city’s north end. Over a series of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local students pay tribute to Canada’s veterans ahead of Remembrance Day
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 9th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Students throughout schools in Medicine Hat took a moment to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice during Remembrance Day ceremonies held throughout the week. Reciting poems, including In Flanders Fields, and speaking about Canada’s military history, students, many wearing poppies, expressed the importance of honouring veterans on Remembrance Day while listening to guest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pride Guild hosting a trivia night surrounding knowledge of the 2SLGBTQIA community
By Medicine Hat News on November 9th, 2024
The Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat and District has less than a week before their next social event, but some spots are still available for those inclined to show off their 2SLGBTQIA knowledge. The guild will be hosting a Queer Trivia Night on Nov. 14 at Travois from 7-10 p.m. The event is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final chance to voice opinion on future use for Towne Square market pods
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 9th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Saturday is the final day to submit suggestions to the City of Medicine Hat in regards to the future of the Towne Square sea-cans. The future of the eight multi-coloured market pods will be considered and debated by city council on Nov 18, with community input available by that date, following a proposal put ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair of cousins receive Cypress County scholarships
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 8th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Tytan Heisler and Samantha Lentz have each been awarded $1,000 through the county’s scholarship program to help fund post-secondary studies. The pair of cousins were unanimously chosen by council to receive the scholarships as Hesiler and Lentz continue their education in the southeast region of the province. Heisler is a current power engineering student ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several southwest MLAs land on Scott Moe’s new cabinet in Saskatchewan
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Several government MLAs in southwest Saskatchewan have been named to the new cabinet following last month’s general election. Returning Swift Current riding MLA Everett Hindley will become Minister of Education after previously serving as Health Minister during the last term. Wood River MLA David Marit becomes the Minister of Highways, SaskBuilds and Procurement after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two teenage girls among three killed in head-on collision near Swift Current
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Three people were killed in a head-on crash Tuesday afternoon south of Swift Current, Mounties in that city reported late Wednesday. Authorities say two teenaged girls, aged 13 and 14, along with a 41-year-old female driver of a car were declared deceased on scene after their northbound vehicle collided with a southbound SUV. The ... Read More »
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