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Council meeting video now available after technical issues Monday
By Medicine Hat News on October 23rd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Monday’s city council meeting was delayed 15 minutes, and then almost postponed entirely after a technical glitch failed to link the city chamber’s video feed onto the city’s YouTube Channel. An alternate video of the meeting should be posted soon, city communications staff said later Monday, but the hiccup potentially put the meeting offside ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused of sexual assault at assisted living facility elects for trial by judge alone
By Medicine Hat News on October 23rd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A man accused of sexual assault at the assisted living facility where he was employed will have his matters dealt with at Court of King’s Bench by judge alone, his attorney told the Court of Justice at Medicine Hat on Tuesday. Asim Omerovic, 65, was charged with four counts of sexual assault in September ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province announces municipal infrastructure grant, mostly for mid-sized cities
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 23rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com To help municipalities experiencing population growth-related pressures on public infrastructure, applications are open for the province’s Local Growth and Sustainability Grant. “We have heard clearly from our municipal partners that population growth and expanding industrial and commercial activity, though good for local economies, are also putting significant pressure on public infrastructure in some Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health Foundation volunteer adding superhero theme to paediatric hospital room
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 23rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Local Journalism Initiative Since many people already have their capes and masks picked out for Halloween, the timing is perfect to help kids feel secure during hospital stays with a superhero-themed room. Kristina Hyde, a volunteer with the Medicine Hat Health Foundation, has previously gotten a pet-themed room in the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WestJet adjusts flight times to, from Medicine Hat after public feedback
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 23rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Following community feedback, times for WestJet flights between Medicine Hat and Calgary are changing. Starting Dec. 5, the Medicine Hat to Calgary flight will depart at 7:30 a.m. to arrive at 8:16 a.m, and the Calgary to Medicine Hat flight will depart at 6:35 p.m. to arrive at 7:30 p.m. At a City of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County Fire Services adds more sessions for its quickly-filled First Aid course
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 23rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In response to high levels of interest, Cypress County Fire Services has added an additional two sessions for its Family First Aid Course. This non-certified course is taught by a certified instructor, and is intended to allow family members to provide basic emergency care, such as dealing with choking, administering CPR and basic injury ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No full utility disconnections allowed until April 15 as part of province’s Winter Rules
By Medicine Hat News on October 22nd, 2024
With the cold weather finally on its way, Alberta’s Winter Rules are designed to keep the heat on when residents need it most. From Oct. 15 to April 15, electricity and natural gas services in Alberta cannot be fully disconnected by retailers. This also applies to any time during the year when the forecast for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City budget meet to include energy division plans, tax talk
By Medicine Hat News on October 22nd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The city budget process resumes today as administrators are set to present some utility business plans to a council working committee, as well as discuss a call to lower an expected tax increase asked for by council members in the summer. A committee of the whole meeting this afternoon at city hall will see ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community invited for a night of French Christmas carols
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 22nd, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Later in November French immersion students and staff will be hosting an hour-long event to sing, join along in carols en français and enjoy some desserts. To celebrate the holiday season the Catholic school division announced their “Joyeux Noel!” the event is planned between 6-7 p.m on November 21 at the Holy Family Parish. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Great Pumpkin Smash back this Saturday from atop the Esplanade
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 22nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Residents of all ages are invited to the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre on Saturday for some frightful festivities with the Great Pumpkin Smash. Costumes are encouraged at this free Halloween event on Oct.26 from 1-3:30 p.m., where guests will be invited up onto the terrace to slide pumpkins down to smash into the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS cracks down on ‘grandparent scam’ following investigation, arrest three
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 22nd, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat police have arrested and charged three Calgary men for their involvement in running a local phone bank scam that typically targets senior residents after receiving a report Oct. 17. The three suspects, Rahual Dudra, Kumar Rajat and Kaskirat Singh, all 25 years old, were charged with two counts of theft over $5,000, ... Read More »
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