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Local union says Canada Post ‘stonewalling’ workers
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 16th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Local Canada Post workers were among those to hit the picket lines Friday after the Canadian Union of Postal Workers announced a national strike that began at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time. According to the union, approximately 55,000 postal workers went on the nationwide strike, locally more than 100 postal workers in Medicine Hat, Redcliff ... Read More »
1 responseCatholic schools seek Salvation Army kettle volunteers; Christmas singers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 15th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education is encouraging any families, individuals, school staff, classes and local businesses, who are able to spare some time, stand or sit with a Salvation Army Christmas Kettle this season. The annual campaign that raises funds to help provide hands-on services to more than 1.9 million Canadians in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Online literacy session offers crucial support for parents
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 15th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division has partnered with the Public Library to promote reading and writing in young children with an hour-long online session presented by Marnie Heintz, a division instructional coach who discusses the importance of early literacy education. The session is targeted for parents of young children who are learning to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Upcoming nature walk at Police Point will delve into crucial role of lichens
By Medicine Hat News on November 15th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is seeking residents who want to learn about one of nature’s most unusual life forms, with the Learn About Lichen Nature Walk. On Nov. 24, from 2-3 p.m, attendees will start in front of the Nature Centre and walk Police Point Park while learning all about a few of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No utility bill delivery does not mean no utility bill to pay
By Medicine Hat News on November 15th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A halt in mail service could leave utility bills stranded in the process but still due, city administrators said Thursday. Currently, they say, there are other options to determine amounts owing and no procedure for allowing forgiveness on late bill payments. This week the Canadian Union of Postal Workers issued strike notice to Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Safety Buzz Campus hosts ‘Holly Jolly’ Christmas Bash
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 15th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Santa will be making a special early appearance to the region this season at the ‘Holly Jolly Christmas Bash’ held by Safety Buzz Campus in collaboration with Cypress County. Residents are invited to meet Santa on Dec. 1 and participate in crafts, movies, snacks during the free family festival aimed to spread Holiday spirit. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Third Street, Sixth Avenue SE intersection reopens to motorists
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 15th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The intersection at Third Street and Sixth Avenue SE has reopened to motorists, as ongoing utility and surface upgrades in the area are near completion. With the reopening of this intersection, the 600 block of Third Street returns to one-way traffic accessible off S. Railway. During construction, this block had briefly accommodated two-way traffic. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Affairs grants council the inspection it asked for
By Collin Gallant on November 15th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Alberta Municipal Affairs will conduct a municipal inspection of the City of Medicine Hat – a request made in September – but the results could be six to 18 months away. City Hall confirmed Thursday that the provincial ministry has agreed to undertake the evaluation, which would look into administrative practices after a year-long ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mobile prostate cancer screening unit back in the Hat on Nov. 19
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 15th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Man Van is returning to Medicine Hat for a second time this year, helping men throughout the city keep aware of their prostate cancer risk. The Prostate Cancer Centre’s Man Van, Canada’s first mobile men’s health clinic, will be in town Nov. 19. The goal, as it was when the van visited earlier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s portfolio completely divested from AIMCo. as of 2023
By Collin Gallant on November 15th, 2024
@@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat has no position in AIMCo – the province’s investment wing that is in the midst of restructuring – after moving treasury management in house at city hall last year and contracting it to a number of private-sector investment houses. Medicine Hat’s funds were returned and reinvested with alternate fund ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power grid inter-tie for Alberta, Saskatchewan could be out of commission for several months
By Medicine Hat News on November 15th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The inter-tie connecting power grids of Alberta and Saskatchewan near Empress gas plant complexes could be down until May, the owner of the McNeill Converter Station has told the Alberta Electrical System Operator. Atco says the equipment failure at the station located in northern Cypress County, will require repair work, and that only emergency ... Read More »
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