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Archaeological Society of Alberta hosting 50th AGM at Medalta Potteries
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Archaeological Society of Alberta announced that they will be celebrating a milestone anniversary in the city, as their 50th Annual General Meeting will be hosted at Medalta Potteries. This event, running from April 25-27, “Will bring together archaeologists and enthusiasts from across Alberta to celebrate half a century of archaeological exploration, education and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City committee to review changes to business licensing fees
By Medicine Hat News on April 3rd, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A city committee is set to hear a report today into unsightly properties, and review changes to business licence fees that raised the ire of some business owners earlier this year. Coun. Shila Sharps called for the review at council following complaints that licence fees rose up to 80 per cent in some cases ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City report touts well abandonment, investments
By Collin Gallant on April 3rd, 2025
@@CollinGallant The city has a much better handle on its well-abandonment program and a strong investment portfolio that earned nearly 15 per cent as stock markets rocketed toward the end of 2024, a city committee was told Tuesday. But, that only partially offset declining profits at the city’s power plant in the wider financial plan, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More details released on student work experience session
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division has released more information on its upcoming information session for families of current Grade 9-12 students interested in enrolling in dual credit and work experience programs. Next Thursday the division is hosting a two-hour session sharing opportunities for students looking into programs that provide career experience while gaining ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province plans $8.5M to improve utility access in rural, remote areas
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s government is committing $8.5 million to ensure that rural and remote residents have access to the utilities they need. Those outside major centres face challenges in receiving affordable utilities and heating costs, the province says, and to address this, Budget 2025, if passed, would invest in several distinct programs aimed at keeping lights ... Read More »
1 responseLiberal Party candidate says new representation needed in SE Alberta
By Collin Gallant on April 3rd, 2025
@@CollinGallant Tom Rooke will represent the Liberal Party in the federal election, the party’s electoral district association for Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner announced late Wednesday. Rumours have swirled for a week about a local candidate for the Liberals, who hope to win a fourth term when Canadians go to the polls on April 28. “It’s time for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Measles case confirmed in Foremost, patient had been in Lethbridge
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 3rd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Health Services has notified the public regarding a case of measles in the Foremost area. They note that the case was present in the Lethbridge area in several public locations, and individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles: March 28 Costco ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major oil company buys ‘Big Sky Solar’ near Acadia Valley
By Medicine Hat News on April 3rd, 2025
@MedicineHatNews One of the world’s largest oil companies has purchased a solar farm near Acadia Valley, and has an initial agreement to acquire a larger renewable portfolio in the province. French multinational TotalEnergies announced Wednesday it has acquired “Big Sky Solar,” located about 15 kilometres south of Oyen near Highway 41, along with a substantial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress College, ONE Beauty Academy among private colleges issued compliance orders
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 3rd, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Two private career colleges in Medicine Hat have been listed among 15 across the province that have received compliance orders issued by Advanced Education. Cypress College and ONE Beauty Academy were issued compliance orders last December after the province ramped up efforts to ensure private career colleges are following legislative requirements and meeting their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHCBE appoints new director of learning supports and services
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Cody Young has been appointed new director of learning supports and services for the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education and will provide support to school support teams and service providers in his new role. Young, currently serving as vice principal at Mother Teresa School, began his teaching career in 2012 and holds a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters attend 20 fire calls throughout March
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat firefighters responded to five structure fires and 15 outdoor fires throughout March that included a blaze in an upper apartment suite in the Silver Buckle building. In the early morning hours of March 16 firefighters responded to a three-alarm blaze in an upper-floor suite that sent one person to hospital with unknown ... Read More »
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