May 1st, 2024

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Concerned Cypress County Owners Group loses request to reconsider approval of Buffalo Trail wind farm

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 25th, 2023

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A group of Cypress County residents who opposed a wind farm proposal new Medicine Hat have lost an initial request to have its approval reconsidered. Concerned Cypress County Owners Group were intervenors this winter as the Alberta Utilities Commission considered the Buffalo Trail wind farm, proposed by Engie Canada, between Medicine Hat and the ... Read More »

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Local high school students compete at Skills Canada competition

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 25th, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com The South East Regional Skills Canada Competition took place across Medicine Hat on Friday – with automobile technology, cabinet making, baking, carpentry, culinary arts, video production, along with junior and intermediate hairstyling competitions taking place at Medicine Hat College, Medicine Hat High School and Monsignor McCoy High School. Students in Grades 10-12 were competing ... Read More »

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Suffield to conduct planned ‘destructive’ exercises today

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 25th, 2023

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Defence Research Station at CFB Suffield has announced that large explosions may be heard in the region today as it conducts planned “destructive” exercises today. A release from the public affairs office states the operations will be conducted between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on April 25, and the resulting noise may be ... Read More »

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Clarification: Tokai carbon capture plan could get pilot project if study is encouraging

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 25th, 2023

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A recent report about Cancarb parent company, Tokai Carbon, may have left readers with an incorrect impression about that company’s plans to reduce its greenhouse gas footprint. Tokyo-based Tokai Carbon announced on April 20 it had entered a partnership with Japanese plastics manufacturer, Sekesui, to develop a looping production method to capture carbon dioxide ... Read More »

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Hatters voice concerns over lab wait times

By KENDALL KING on April 25th, 2023

kking@medicinehatnews.com Hatters are joining Albertans across the province in voicing concerns over community laboratory wait times and efficiency, following the transition to DynaLIFE Medical Labs. In January of 2022, the province signed an agreement contracting community laboratory services to DynaLIFE – a private, Alberta-based, partially American-owned medical laboratory company – and longtime operator of several ... Read More »

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Documentary featuring local firefighters to get local premiere showing

By Medicine Hat News on April 25th, 2023

Hatters are invited to attend an upcoming public screening of Alarm in Alberta, an eight-part German documentary series filmed in Medicine Hat and showcasing the day-to-day lives of local firefighters. The screening will be held on May 16 at the Esplanade, and is free for the public to attend; though anyone hoping to catch it ... Read More »

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City Notebook: Back to the dump

By COLLIN GALLANT on April 22nd, 2023

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant It’s Earth Day and, once again, while we were all debating whether or not to rake lawns and flower beds, the city’s summer yard waste collection program fired up last week. The snow settled the debate for this weekend. Don’t worry, though, we haven’t missed a summer yet. In the meantime however, the city ... Read More »

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Grade 4 students at Mother Teresa School host living wax museum

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 22nd, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com There was lots of activity in the gym of Mother Teresa School on Friday when Grade 4 students created a living wax museum. Grade 4 teacher and vice principal at the school, Cody Young, said, “the wax museum has taken the kids about two months to work on.” Students started by selecting someone who ... Read More »

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Wheels turning toward 17th International Female Ride Day

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 22nd, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com The 17th annual International Female Ride Day is coming up on May 6. The event is about celebrating the day and is open to all female motorcycle riders. Heather McCaig is the local contact and is a member of the executive of Ladies of Harley, who are unofficially hosting/organizing the day for Medicine Hat. ... Read More »

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State of emergency lifted in Swift Current

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 22nd, 2023

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A state of emergency caused by rising river levels in Swift Current has been lifted as snow showers this week produced less moisture than anticipated. The city that had enacted emergency plans and erected barricades on April 11 declared at 10 a.m. Friday that they considered the situation manageable going forward. “Any increased water ... Read More »

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MHPS to bolster downtown patrol through spring, summer

By KENDALL KING on April 22nd, 2023

kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Police Service plans to bolster its downtown patrol through the spring and summer months, with the aim of increasing safety for all. MHPS Operational Division inspector Joe West says increased activity in the downtown core throughout the warm weather months necessitates a greater police presence, particularly that of the Downtown Patrol Unit. ... Read More »

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