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Power business review will be out Nov. 25
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2024
A special meeting of council will receive a long-awaited report on the city’s power business on Nov. 25. Thursday’s meeting of the energy, land and environment heard the report, completed by consulting firm KPMG, will be discussed at that time. “The independent experts will walk us through what they recommend in the energy business review,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BATBOW steps outside the season for special breakout performance
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 8th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Southeastern Alberta’s renowned jazz venue of choice, Blues at the Bow, invites music lovers out for the Out of the Blue – Boots & Buckles show. The breakout event will feature Western Seer Records artists Belle Plaine, Blake Berglund and Lachlan Neville for an evening of original country music as a special addition to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Duplicate Bridge results for October 2024
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2024
Tuesday Oct. 1 North/South 1. Mona Girling – Charlotte Jobb 2. Lloyd Fowlie – Lynn Fowlie East/West 1. Pat Hannay – Leslie Tomczyk 2. Marcia Garman – Sally Sehn Friday Oct. 4 North/South 1. Pius Denis – Doreen Denis 2. Rita Langford – Lloyd Fowlie East/West 1. Marilyn Houff – Vonda Reddekop 2. Shelyn Poissant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Empty SW Hill lot gets zoning change for multi-unit development
By Collin Gallant on November 8th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A local homebuilder can proceed with plans to build an apartment on Second Street of the Southwest Hill after council approved a zoning change Monday night. The 50-foot-wide lot that backs onto a slope has been vacant since 2022 when the former home was demolished, but would meet city development goals of spurring infill ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Follow the yellow brick road, McCoy announces next production
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 8th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Performing arts students at Monsignor McCoy High School have announced the dates for their upcoming The Wizard of Oz performance that will run from Dec. 11-13. Tickets are now on sale to join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and the Tin Man as they embark to find the Wizard of Oz in Emerald ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province to form financial review panel for post-secondaries
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 8th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Early next year the province says it will establish an “expert” panel to review and evaluate post-secondary funding to ensure funding provided in support of students is being used effectively. The UCP government released a statement Thursday saying the panel will provide a comprehensive report summarizing findings and recommendations that will focus on current ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City an unsecured creditor, owed $307K by Lodge owner
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The City of Medicine Hat is owed $307,000 by the owners of the Medicine Hat Lodge, which entered creditors protection this fall and whose assets are being considered for sale by a court-appointed receiver. An initial creditors list posted by receiver Ernst & Young states that Mayfield Investments owes at least $41.7 million to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta government looks to improve primary care system through grants
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 8th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Team-based health care is the path of choice for increasing access for all Albertans, says the province, which is continuing to make moves hoping to strengthen the primary care system. The government says it is actively working to increase access to primary care for all Albertans by implementing recommendations from the Modernizing Alberta’s Primary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City opens up applications for newest infill incentive funding
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The fourth intake for the Housing Infill and Redevelopment Incentive is now open. HIRIP aims to¯provide more multi-family housing options for Hatters and create a more diverse housing market, and by doing so, enhance the value of the city’s urban areas, while targeting areas where infrastructure such as road access and utility connections are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local citizens chip in to sponsor free cards for the public library
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Public Library has announced its latest sponsor to keep library cards available for all at no charge – the people of Medicine Hat themselves. “You probably know this, but cards are free here at Medicine Hat Public Library. That’s thanks to the generous local sponsors who have given to our A Library ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City recommends large vehicles safely drive over mini roundabouts instead of around them
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 7th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Motorists driving large vehicles, including RVs, will not be ticketed for driving over the paved area of two mini roundabouts installed along Eighth Street SE as a measure to calm traffic in the area. In fact, motorists of large vehicles, as well as transit drivers, are encouraged to drive over the roundabout pavement in ... Read More »
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