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Hatters seemingly ready for food waste collection
By Medicine Hat News on June 13th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Surveys suggest a majority of Hatters are on board with separating food waste from general refuse for collection, but the effort should be cost-effective, good for the environment and convenient. The city’s environmental utilities department held the survey this spring after implementing a pilot project for about 4,000 homeowners when green-bin collection began. A ... Read More »
1 responseMHC student wins highest achievement at Skills Canada competition
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 13th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College steamfitter/pipefitter apprentice Euan Mackinnon recently won a gold medal at this year’s Skills Canada competition in Quebec for his abilities to complete a 12-hour project. As a member of Team Alberta for the second consecutive year, Mackinnon excelled in the two-day competition where he was challenged to read drawing, thread tube ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weekend ride supports local girl battling rare neurological disorder
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 13th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Six-year-old Hailey Bonville has been battling Rett syndrome ever since she was 18 months old. The genetic neurological and development disorder is rare and causes progressive loss of motor skills and language, and primarily affects females. Hailey’s mother Vanessa describes her daughter’s condition as a mix of symptoms of autism, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s, epilepsy ... Read More »
1 responseDeal for bio-diesel refinery near Dunmore falls through
By Collin Gallant on June 13th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A proposal to build a bio-diesel refinery in Dunmore has been cancelled as the company puts all its efforts into buying and commissioning a similar facility in Carseland, Alta. to process railway ties into fuel. Cielo Waste Solutions said in a release Wednesday that it offered to pay $2 million after a March deadline ... Read More »
1 responseCarbon capture work advances in the Hat
By Collin Gallant on June 12th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Two major employers in Medicine Hat say their local chemical production plants are strong candidates for carbon-capture upgrades as the city plans to advance development of a CCUS hub. Methanex and CF Industries state in annual “sustainability reports” published this spring that they are evaluating near-term investments as provincial and federal governments discuss potential ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat College grads set to walk stage Friday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 12th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Students graduating from a variety of programs including health-care aide, criminal justice, power engineering, practical nursing and many more will don their gowns to celebrate their post-secondary accomplishments. On Friday afternoon Medicine Hat College is hosting its convocation ceremony for the class of 2024 at Co-op Place beginning at 1 p.m. Doors for guests ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local coalition promotes connection throughout Loneliness Awareness Week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 12th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Throughout the week until June 16 a local coalition group is highlighting the importance of human connection with a campaign promoting ‘random acts of connection.’ What Matter to Hatters Coalition partnered with The Station and MT Nest Cafe to help raise awareness about loneliness by handing out coffee sleeves throughout the week decorated by ... Read More »
1 responseProvince funds economic development efforts in rural southeast Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on June 12th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Five economic development projects in southeast Alberta will share nearly $400,000 in grants from the province’s “Small Community Opportunity Fund,” it was announced Monday. A total of $3.2 million in funding for local government, non-profit agencies and Indigenous communities was awarded for economic development by the Ministry of Agriculture. Five projects are near Medicine ... Read More »
1 responseLocal business owner recognized with WIB Inspire Award
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 12th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Kirsten Spek, owner of Couture Hair and Beauty, was named recipient of the 2024 Women in Business Inspire Award during the 12th annual Inspire Luncheon last Friday. The award recognized women who have overcome obstacles, inspired others and have made an impact in the business community. Spek was among six finalists for the award ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council to decide on integrity commissioner
By Collin Gallant on June 12th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A council directive to study hiring an integrity commissioner to handle code of conduct complaints could become city policy Monday, then a legislated requirement next fall, members of a council committee said Tuesday. The administrative and legislative review committee received an overview of how other cities handle the often controversial items when they arise. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business owner reports scam call demanding bitcoin for money owed to the city
By Medicine Hat News on June 11th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The City of Medicine Hat does not accept bitcoin, and any utility customer receiving a request for such should contact police, authorities reiterated on Monday. Medicine Hat police say they received a report from a local business owner who was contacted with a fraudulent threat supposedly from the city collections desk stating that immediate ... Read More »
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