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Even if Clark is right, she’s in the wrong: Clugston
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 12th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Former Medicine Hat mayor Ted Clugston says Mayor Linnsie Clark may be right in arguing top administrators mishandled a corporate reorganization last summer. But, he said she’s handled it wrong, likely earned the sanctions placed upon her and council is due for a hard time getting substantial work done before the next election. “People ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City honours RCAF with Centennial Day; Medicine Hat rich with aviation history
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 12th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Mayor Linnsie Clark signed a proclamation declaring April 11 as RCAF Centennial Day in Medicine Hat as the air force celebrated its 100th anniversary of service as a distinct military element on April 1. It grew from the Canadian Air Corps – established with one aircraft and a crew in 1914 – to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!96-year-old recognized for lifetime of serving others
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 11th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Ever since she was born, 96-year-old Lillian McLeod has been a dedicated member of the Salvation Army and its church in Medicine Hat. “I was born right in the church. I’ve been there ever since I was born,” explained McLeod. McLeod was honoured this past Sunday by Salvation Army for 80 years of service ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teachers accept deal in last of 61 Alberta school divisions to do so
By Medicine Hat News on April 11th, 2024
Palliser School Division teachers have avoided a strike after voting in favour of recommended terms to a settlement. On Monday teachers voted 64 per cent in favour of mediators recommended terms avoiding any need for labour action as they reach an agreement on their current collective bargaining with the province. Palliser was the last of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clarification: Incorrect time led to confusion on council meeting length
By Medicine Hat News on April 11th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews An error and unclear language on a key point may have led readers to a misconception about the length of Monday night’s council meeting. At it, an item from Mayor Linnsie Clark asking for financial disclosure and other financial analysis was tabled at the set end time of 11 p.m. and will be on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Catholic school designed to be most accessible in province
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 11th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Catholic School Board says designs for a new school aim to make it the most accessible building in the province while leaving a blueprint for architects to use for future school designs. The division is planning to partner with the Rick Hansen Foundation to design the new Holy Trinity Academy, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City launching community cleanup for Earth Day
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 11th, 2024
The City of Medicine Hat is encouraging residents to join a community-wide cleanup for Earth Day. The city has put together an initiative to aid residents in celebrating Earth Day on April 22 by helping clean up their neighbourhoods. Complimentary supplies will be available at the parks main office entrance from 8 a.m. to 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curling club plans October open; repairs underway
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 11th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com This week the Medicine Hat Curling Club began long-awaited repairs on its facility and expects to open for a full season of curling later this year. On Monday, portable ice mats were delivered and crews have started laying the mats down and connecting the individual pieces to make sure they fit properly. “And from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City hall committee boardroom to be renamed after former mayor
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 11th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The main committee boardroom at city hall will be renamed to honour the city’s longest-serving mayor after two decades of observing Ted Grimm’s general wish that nothing be named after him. Grimm, who died in late 2022, served eight terms as mayor of Medicine Hat from 1974 to 2001, a total of 24 years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH seniors’ residence workers among recent labour deals
By Medicine Hat News on April 11th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Workers at a Medicine Hat retirement residence brought their collective agreement up to date in late 2023 with a four-year deal, but talks will begin again this summer. Staff at Good Samaritan South Ridge Village, represented by the United Steelworkers Local No. 1-207, ratified the 48-month agreement on Oct. 24, according to the latest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Folk-rock band Shred Kelly to play Medicine Hat for the first time
By ANNA SMITH on April 11th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alternative folk-rock band Shred Kelly is thrilled to make Medicine Hat one of the stops along a cross-Canada tour, and will be taking the stage at Casa Amigos on April 26. “We’re really excited to be coming,” said Sage McBride, vocalist and keyboard player for the band. “Two of our favourite people that come ... Read More »
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