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Community Futures Entre-Corp hosting third annual Economic Growth Forum next week

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 19th, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Less than a week away from the 2024 Economic Growth Forum, attendees can look forward to discussion on what’s next for the ‘forgotten corner’ of Alberta as far as the future of business. Community Futures Entre-Corp invited community leaders, business leaders, elected officials and senior administration from municipalities out for Oct. 24 and 25, ... Read More »

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Voting opens Wednesday to name city’s snow fleet

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 19th, 2024

news@medicinehatnews.com This winter the city’s fleet of snow machines, including 11 sanders and four graders, will all display unique names as Medicine Hat joins a growing list of Canadian cities adopting a warm-hearted initiative to name their plows. The city announced Friday it will be unveiling a list of finalists from more than 200 submissions, ... Read More »

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Escort Bylaw changes going before council include lower fees

By Collin Gallant on October 19th, 2024

@@CollinGallant City council will consider updating the local Escort Bylaw – including cutting licence fees in half to match licensing fees in other Alberta cities – after it faced a legal challenge last winter. An Ontario women fought her ticket issued by the Medicine Hat Police Service under the 21-year-old statute in court, though a ... Read More »

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Video provides tips for seniors on downsizing

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 19th, 2024

news@medicinehatnews.com On Thursday a YouTube channel run by Unison Alberta released a video that discussed the challenges and realities seniors can expect to face when downsizing their homes. During the hour-long online video Sheldon Smithens, co-host of the TV show ‘Canadian Pickers,’ sits down with a Unison interviewer to share advice for downsizing including auctions, ... Read More »

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Cypress County hosts networking luncheon to kick off Small Business Week

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 19th, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com To kick off Small Business Week, Cypress County hosted its fourth bi-annual Connections Luncheon. Beth Cash, economic development officer, says the department was extremely pleased with the enthusiasm from participating organizations, which seemed to be particularly into her usual “speed dating” networking sessions that have become a staple of these luncheons. “What makes this ... Read More »

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City, residents successfully reduce water consumption over summer

By Medicine Hat News on October 19th, 2024

@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat reduced water use by 1.8 billion litres this summer amid calls to conserve in the face of drought and water supply concerns, city utility officials said Thursday. That equates to a 17 per cent reduction from May 1 to Sept. 31 after the city signed a water sharing agreement with others in ... Read More »

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Schlumberger sells stake in Palliser Block to unnamed firm $430 million

By Medicine Hat News on October 19th, 2024

@MedicineHatNews Oilpatch giant Schlumberger has sold its interest in the Palliser Block of southeast Alberta, a huge spread stretching from Drumheller to Brooks, the Houston-based petroleum services firm announced Thursday. The sale to an unnamed company was announced ahead of the company’s third-quarter earnings release Friday. “This transaction will reduce our direct exposure to commodity ... Read More »

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Alberta Grains hosting six meetings across province, Oct. 28 in Medicine Hat

By Medicine Hat News on October 18th, 2024

@MedicineHatNews Wheat and barley producer meetings are set to kick off in Medicine Hat later this month, their industry association announced Thursday. Alberta Grains will host growers in Region 1 at the Medicine Hat Lodge on Oct. 28 as the first of six meetings throughout the province this autumn. The agenda for the meeting that ... Read More »

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Zoning change may address concerns; could also be ‘political football’

By Collin Gallant on October 18th, 2024

@@CollinGallant Land that the city markets for sale could be blanket designated as “direct control zoning” – putting any building proposal before council for a decision – as a way to address community concerns when developments are challenged, senior city staff suggested Thursday. The development and infrastructure committee herd a verbal update at city hall ... Read More »

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Mental health calls hit three-month high, police commission hears

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 18th, 2024

news@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Medicine Hat Police Commission discussed a number of topics during its public meeting at city hall Wednesday night, including a significant jump in calls for service. Medicine Hat police responded to 139 calls relating to mental health in September, up from 112 calls for service in July. As well, police responded ... Read More »

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AgPro students earn farm safety certificates through Safety Buzz

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 18th, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com After several weeks of trips out to Dunmore, Irvine’s Agricultural Students received their certificates for truly understanding the buzz about safety. Students have been coming up to Safety Buzz Campus once a week for the past five weeks or so, said Nichole Neubauer, Irvine School Agriculture Discovery Centre co-ordinator. While there, they have been ... Read More »

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