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RCMP Briefs: Cyclist dies after being struck by vehicle in Swift Current on Monday
By Medicine Hat News on May 29th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News A cyclist was struck and killed by a motor vehicle in Swift Current on Monday afternoon, RCMP in that city reported. Swift Current RCMP say the accident happened at about 3:20 p.m. near the intersection of Friesen Street and Third Avenue SE. A 36-year-old male cyclist was taken to hospital by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Last chance to experience film based on the Monarch inside the Monarch
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 29th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com This week a local documentary highlighting the historical significance of the 112 year-old Monarch Theatre will play its final screenings in the old theatre. Local filmmaker Luke Fandrich, also known as Editing Luke, wanted to bring his film “Your Cinema Needs You” back to the Monarch one last time to support the theatre as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Company hopes latest local venture literally blasts off
By Collin Gallant on May 29th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A “made-in-Alberta” rocket may reach outer space in 2026, according to the man whose company manufacturers equipment in Medicine Hat and which has already tested early models this spring at CFB Suffield. Vladimir Mravcek, head of Atlantis Research Labs, plans to unveil the goal at a major technology conference, Inventures, today in Calgary. He ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity Foundation of Southeast Alberta distributes over $466,000 in grants
By Medicine Hat News on May 29th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta distributed more than $466,000 through all its granting initiatives this spring. Of that amount, almost $215,000 was given to 28 organizations through Community Grants. Community Grants are application-based and recipients are selected by a committee comprised of board and community members. Many of the grants were given out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic school board projects deficit of more than $400,000 in 2024-25 budget; transportation cost major factor
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 29th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education trustees voted to approve the division’s 2024-25 budget of $39.7 million for the next school year, projecting a deficit of $437,800. However, that deficit will be covered through the use of accumulated unrestricted reserves that have no plans for spending. This year’s budget will halve the division’s unrestricted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused of breaking no-contact order, including a robbery and assault, makes court appearance
By Medicine Hat News on May 28th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A man who Mounties in Brooks say violated a no-contact order twice in one night last week, including allegedly robbing a residence 30 minutes after he was charged, appeared in Medicine Hat Court of Justice on Monday. Shane Micheal Lace, 38, is now charged with robbery and assault, after he was initially arrested on ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat man charged for allegedly exposing himself at River Valley Park
By Medicine Hat News on May 28th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Twenty-two-year-old Gabriel Davidson has been charged with committing an indecent act after it was reported the Medicine Hat man exposed his genitals as he approached two female youths In Redcliff’s River Valley Park on May 18. Redcliff RCMP were dispatched to the park at 7:30 p.m. after receiving a report of the male suspect ... Read More »
1 responseCommittee of the whole meeting Wednesday open to public
By Medicine Hat News on May 28th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A city council “committee of the whole” meeting tonight will be closed to the public as an “energy matter” is discussed, while a similar meeting Wednesday will feature a presentation on “local governance.” Last week, council chair Andy McGrogan made a point to invite members of the public to take in or watch the ... Read More »
1 responsePedal to the metal; Medicine Hat Speedway celebrates 40th season with weekend races
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 28th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The sound of horsepower roared Saturday night as the Medicine Hat Speedway celebrated its 40th season on the track with races in five categories, featuring mini-cup cars to elite street stock racers. Dark clouds overhead slightly dampened anniversary celebrations as the “racing club” was hoping to have more cars in the event. As well ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Property taxes in Redcliff to rise by 6.4%
By Medicine Hat News on May 28th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Property taxes for the average residence in Redcliff will rise by about $134 in total this year, equating to a 6.4 per cent rise. That’s a higher percentage increase than on business property, as well as on farm property, which will experience a one-fifth decrease. Tax rates approved earlier this month by the town’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weather cancels several flights during hot air balloon festival
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 28th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com All three evening flights scheduled for the Rise Up Balloon Festival between Thursday and Saturday were cancelled due to poor weather conditions, as well as the final flight on Sunday morning. This year more than 25 balloons and their pilots travelled to Medicine Hat from across Western Canada to participate in the third annual ... Read More »
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