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Biodiesel company that once planned facility near the Hat faces shareholder challenge
By Medicine Hat News on April 4th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Cielo Waste Solutions, which shifted plans away from building a biodiesel refinery near Medicine Hat last year before changing course again this month, now faces a challenge from a major shareholder which wants to replace its entire board. That, say Cielo officials, is due to a disagreement about strategic direction, which it argued would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province bolsters firefighter support with $1-million investment
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The provincial government says all municipalities, First Nations and Métis settlements in Alberta are eligible to apply for new funding through the Fire Service Training Program Grant. Wednesday the province announced it would be investing an additional $1 million that will be distributed to more than 65 communities to support local firefighter training efforts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown intersection needs revamp, city says, even though adjacent businesses show concern
By Collin Gallant on April 4th, 2025
@@CollinGallant City traffic planners are defending a plan to give drivers a clearer path through a busy downtown intersection, while nearby business owners say it will eliminate spots badly needed for parking. The intersection of Third Street and Sixth Avenue SE is “an intersection of concern,” city staff told Thursday’s meeting of the development and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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!College students find success at business case competition
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Three Medicine Hat College business and marketing students earned second place at the annual 2025 Alberta Deans of Business Case Competition held in Fort McMurray in March. The annual competition brings together students from post-secondary institutions across the province to tackle a real-world business challenge by developing a strategic solution and presenting their recommendations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police confirm online post on missing officer is false
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com An online post that depicts the Medicine Hat Police Service searching for one of its female members is false and a scam that is attempting to spread misinformation as well as gain personal information. The scam post states police are in need of locating 28-year-old Katie Cunningham who went missing, and includes pictures of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Mall owner Primaris sees opportunity in Hudsons Bay departure
By Collin Gallant on April 3rd, 2025
@@CollinGallant The owner of the Medicine Hat Mall says it is well-prepared for the departure of Hudson Bay stores, which are now being liquidated, and says the huge spaces could follow the set redevelopment pattern it has used for a decade. Primaris Real Estate Income Trust announced this week it has nine lease agreements with ... 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!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!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!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 »
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