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Premier to attend petroleum exhibition during trip to United Arab Emirates
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 6th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Premier Danielle Smith will travel today to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to attend the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference and meet with Canadian Ambassadors. According to Smith the petroleum exhibition is one of the world’s largest and most important energy events, and she plans to meet with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aerospace developer out of Redcliff lands $2.6M federal drone grant
By Medicine Hat News on November 5th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Redcliff-based aerospace developer has won a $2.6-million grant from the federal government to complete and commercial a drone model, along with money for other initiatives in the developing sector. “The Alpine Swift, UVAD’s all-electric Uncrewed Aircraft Vehicle (UAV), has progressed significantly through the support of this program,” said David Birkett, president and CEO ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat’s new K-9 Catholic school enters tendering phase
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Holy Trinity Academy, a new K-9 Catholic school on schedule to begin construction next spring, moved into the tender phase and will be seeking a contractor for the project. A contract will be awarded after the province evaluates all bids that have been submitted, and the name of the successful contractors will be announced ... Read More »
1 responseFire services respond to 26 fires last month, increase fire prevention engagement
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com In October, Medicine Hat Fire Service responded to four structure fires and 22 outside fires, as well as 21 motor vehicle collisions. The fire prevention and education team also visited 23 local schools. One structure fire occurred on Oct. 24 after crews responded to a resident who had brought an outdoor fire into their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heavy snow and high winds forecasted today, expected to impact travel
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Canada issued a snowfall warning for Medicine Hat on Monday forecasting heavy snowfall and strong northern gusting winds to begin early this morning. The national weather forecaster says snowfall from 10 to 15 cm is expected in southeastern Alberta today, with localized amounts of up to 25 cm expected in the area over the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Games marathon in memory of local boy raises $20K for Children’s Hospital
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 5th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Only one month away from his third birthday, Dominic Rooney passed away after a two-year battle with cancer nine years ago while on a Make-a-Wish trip to Disney World in Orlando. “Dominic was such a happy, fun loving kid who didn’t let anything get him down,” recalls father Sean Rooney. “And that spirit is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Solar power not part of UCP’s ‘rights’ legislation
By Medicine Hat News on November 5th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A proposed expansion of property rights in Alberta will not include debate about whether land owners have the explicit right to put green energy systems on their homes or rural parcels. Debate on amending the Alberta Bill of Rights on Wednesday in the legislature began with a proposed amendment from NDP house leader and ... Read More »
1 responseUCP trans bills met with backlash and concern within the community
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 5th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com On October 31, Alberta’s government tabled three bills with focuses on gender diversity and transgender individuals, which have been met with backlash from official opposition, educators and concerned individuals. The three bills in question, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, the Education Amendment Act and the Fairness and Safety in Sport Act all aim to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Blue Cross sponsoring Finding Balance campaign to bring awareness to the risk of falls
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 5th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Blue Cross has partnered with the Alberta Injury Prevention Centre for the annual Finding Balance campaign, which aims to raise awareness of how to prevent injuries for Fall Prevention Awareness Month. Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults, and the older people are, the greater the risk of falling becomes. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede outlines funding request for major renovation needs
By Collin Gallant on November 5th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A new proposal by Stampede officials looking to secure funds and a no-interest local from the city includes two options for badly needed grandstand renovations, as well as a potential joint management agreement until payback hurdles are met. That would still require the City of Medicine Hat to provide an outright grant of $12 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than 200 attend annual HALO dinner and auction
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The eighth annual HALO Air Ambulance ‘In Flight For Your Life’ fundraiser dinner and auction on Saturday at the Seven Person Community Hall was a success, with more than 200 attending the event that helps keep HALO in air. The annual dinner is one of HALO’s premier fundraising events last year raising more than ... Read More »
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