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Conference to inspire young women to get involved in science
By Medicine Hat News on January 25th, 2024
The Praxis Science Outreach Society will be holding a one-day conference at the end of the month designed to get girls involved in STEM subjects. The 32nd annual Operation Minerva Conference aims to develop awareness and showcase career opportunities that exist in the STEM fields. The conference will include innovative workshops and displays and will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local MP lauds judge’s Emergencies Act ruling
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 25th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s MP says the work of a Commons committee looking into the use of the Emergencies Act in 2022 will continue and could change now that a federal judgment has ruled against the government’s choice to use it to break up convoy protests. Glen Motz, the MP for Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner, told the News ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!State of the City address: High-powered profits won’t last much longer
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 24th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City power profits could plunge by 2030 and huge reserve funds built up by energy revenue may be needed to weather the transition to a low-carbon energy landscape, Mayor Linnsie Clark told attendees at the annual State of the City lunch on Tuesday. The event is held each year to highlight city actions over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s grants system ‘in flux’ and rising
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 24th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant As the city examines how and how much it dedicates to local festivals, councillors will also be asked to extend ongoing grant support to help local organizations with capital projects. Coun. Ramona Robins’ suggestion to allocate a set pot of money and develop award guidelines will be reintroduced in February, but the committee she ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Truck driver fined for losing hay bales on TCH
By Medicine Hat News on January 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A truck driver has been fined after “multiple” hay bales fell off a semi on the eastbound Trans-Canada Highway near Tilley, damaging a vehicle travelling behind the load. RCMP officers with the Brooks detachment report the incident occurred at about 1:15 p.m. Monday when equipment on the truck failed. That resulted in bales falling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reservations for camping open Feb. 1; Gas City opens May 31 after construction
By Medicine Hat News on January 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Reservations for city campgrounds will open Feb. 1 ahead of the spring camping season, though Gas City Campground will open a month later than usual on May 31 due to construction. Campers can block off spots online on the city’s reservation system at both the 98-site Gas City location and 10-site Echo Dale Regional ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fort Macleod teenager found safe, RCMP say
By Medicine Hat News on January 24th, 2024
A 16-year-old from Fort Macleod who had been missing since New Year’s Eve has been located safe, RCMP report. Police had sought the public’ assistance on Monday as Carter Bradley Smith hadn’t been seen in more than two weeks. Reports suggested the young man might be in the Lethbridge area, though no details on where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students send uplifting messages on Let’s Talk Day
By Brendan Miller on January 24th, 2024
If you purchase a coffee today from a local shop there is a good chance the cup’s sleeve has an inspirational message that says “You can do it!” or “I believe in you.” That message was hand written and illustrated by an elementary-aged student or older from both the public and Catholic school divisions. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lion dancers to perform at local Chinese New Year celebration
By Brendan Miller on January 24th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com With a loud beat of the drum the Medicine Hat Public Library is getting set to celebrate the Chinese New Year by welcoming a traditional lion dance performance. Also known as the Lunar new year, the Chinese New Year falls on Feb. 10 and will celebrate the Year of the Dragon. Eight lion dancers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Live Canadian wrestling tour returns to the Hat
By Medicine Hat News on January 24th, 2024
The Canadian Wrestling Elite tour is returning to Medicine Hat in February as it celebrates 15 years by hosting 12 events in 12 days across Central and Western Canada. The tour will make a stop in the Hat on Feb. 17 with WCW and WWF superstar Shane Douglas “The Franchise” in the Wildrose Room on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wind farm near Oyen celebrates grand opening, capable of 297 megawatts
By Medicine Hat News on January 23rd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The owner of the Sharp Hills wind facility in the Special Areas is promoting full operations of the renewable power plant this week with a “grand opening” on Monday after it was commissioned last fall and faced a lengthy delay between proposal and go-ahead. The 297-megawatt, 45-turbine wind farm, located near the hamlets of ... Read More »
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