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Redcliff Library hopes to unite cats with new home through cat cafe
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 22nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Redcliff Library hosted three feline friends for a few hours Wednesday afternoon in hopes of helping these shelter cats find a forever home. The event boasted a larger turnout than usual, said Medicine Hat SPCA volunteer Linda Tooth. “We had close to 80 people come in today, I really couldn’t have asked for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County council postpones decision on municipal inspection
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 22nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The motion to have the minister of municipal affairs conduct an inspection of Cypress County has been postponed, in hopes of further information coming forward. Councillor Robin Kurpjuweit, who had initially put forward the notice of motion at the last meeting, expressed that he felt there were “attempts to dissuade counsel from supporting this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leader, Sask. begins planned boiler water advisory to repair filtration system
By Medicine Hat News on February 22nd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A planned month-long boil water advisory is underway in Leader, Sask., as the town replaces a portion of its filtration system. The work was set to begin Tuesday and could take three weeks to complete, according to a notice to residents. A schedule of water sampling afterwards will provide results in another four to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local doctor found to have molested patient seven years ago will learn professional fate soon
By Medicine Hat News on February 22nd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat doctor found to have molested a patient in 2017 by a professional standards board will learn whether he can continue to practise medicine soon. A tribunal of the Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons heard arguments for sanctions earlier this month against Dr. Ian Gebhardt. Such decisions typically take a month ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County draws up land productivity map
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 22nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County, as part of its ongoing discussions on renewable energy and related projects, has created the Agricultural Land Resource Atlas to better inform decisions moving forward. The atlas is designed to showcase the productivity of land within the county, particularly land that could potentially host a renewable project in the future. Areas such ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than 1,000 teachers expected for two-day convention at MHC
By Medicine Hat News on February 22nd, 2024
More than 1,000 teachers from around the region will be participating in a large convention held at the college today and tomorrow. The two-day convention will feature more than 140 workshops and seminars as well as host several guest speakers involved with the growth of the province’s teaching profession. Some of the workshops include soap ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Multi-family project proposals popping up all over town
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 22nd, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Interest in multi-family projects in Medicine Hat is rising in 2024, just as complaints about housing supply and high rent spike as well. Three applications before Wednesday’s municipal planning commission would rezone land to ease projects ahead or open new land for condo or apartment construction. Another is already headed to a public hearing, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Investigation ongoing into Brooks attempted ATM theft
By Medicine Hat News on February 21st, 2024
On Tuesday at 2:35 a.m., Brooks RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter at Brooks Industrial Metals, Secure Energy. They found locks to the front door were cut, and while an ATM inside was heavily damaged, there had been no successful entry into the machine. Evidence has since been collected on scene, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks RCMP seek missing 44-year-old male
By Medicine Hat News on February 21st, 2024
The Brooks RCMP is seeking assistance with locating a missing man. Enrique Reimer, a 44-year-old resident of Brooks, was last heard from on Feb. 18, and the RCMP say there is concern for Reimer’s wellbeing. Reimer is described as a man standing at 5-foot-4 with a medium complexion. He weighs approximately 170 pounds, and is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bandits’ jump to BCHL could prove costly for late-season arena tab
By Medicine Hat News on February 21st, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Switching leagues mid-season could cost the Brooks Bandits $10,000 if ice at the Centennial Regional Arena is needed for a championship series in the British Columbia Junior A hockey league. The former AJHL team, and defending Alberta Junior A champions, left the Alberta circuit in a high profile dispute with four other teams earlier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City of Medicine Hat eyes better grant approval system
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 21st, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City Hall will study how grant requests from nonprofit groups could be evaluated and potentially fulfilled. Coun. Ramona Robins told the regular meeting of council Tuesday that an obvious need exists, requests are being made and the city has resources to help community groups with money for building projects and equipment needs. Her colleagues ... Read More »
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