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County volunteer fire crews stay competent with hours of training
By BRENDAN MILLER on October 31st, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Volunteer firefighters from across Cypress County were involved in three different training exercises last weekend across the region to further their knowledge on fighting wildfires, providing medical life support and back trail search and rescue. In Hilda a dozen firefighters took part in a portion of a 32-hour National Fire Protection Association course focused ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police provide spooky safety tips for Halloween in short video
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 31st, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Service released a light-hearted online video providing safety tips for trick-or-treaters tonight featuring Const. Kinsi Steiger. During the two-minute video published on YouTube and posted on the services Facebook page, Steiger provides several Halloween tips that include: – Costume safety – Be sure the costume fits and is not a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH women’s shelter recognizing Family Violence Prevention in a variety of ways
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 31st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com November is Family Violence Prevention Month, and to promote the visibility of this critical issue, the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society is hosting a variety of events throughout the next four weeks. “Alongside our annual Memorial Walk, which starts at Medicine Hat city hall, we have a number of programs and events throughout the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province funds new dual credit programs for high school students
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 31st, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The province is providing approximately $4.9 million to support 55 new dual credit programs as well as enhance 22 existing programs aimed to provide Grade 10-12 students pathways into apprenticeships for jobs including skilled trades, agricultural and health care. Dual credit programs are collaborations with post-secondary schools and in line with apprenticeship education pathways, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forty Mile Wind owner makes $145,000 donation to the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society
By Medicine Hat News on October 31st, 2024
Just in time for the Holiday Season, ACCIONA EnergÃa representatives met with the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society to present a donation of $145,000. The funds will go toward the shelter’s capital campaign, and will help to renovate and modernize Phoenix Safe House Emergency Shelter. In 2023-24, MHWSS provided services to more than 1,100 victims ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City recommends funding for eight community vibrancy grants
By BRENDAN MILLER on October 31st, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com City staff are recommending council approve eight of 15 Community Vibrancy Grant applications in 2025 for a total of $44,000. A total of $127,893 in grant applications were received though the city’s fall intake. All applications were evaluated by city staff using a scoring matrix to determine where the community impact and inclusivity grant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nature walk Sunday will take final glimpse at insect life before winter weather hits
By Medicine Hat News on October 31st, 2024
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is inviting all interested residents out for one last look at the world of insects before the cold sets in. This Sunday, starting at 1 p.m, attendees will take a nature walk through Police Point Park, looking for signs of insect life and learning what they do once the summer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s stunted utility revenue likely to get worse
By Collin Gallant on October 31st, 2024
@@CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s combined power and gas production units may struggle to stay in the black by 2026, as already hurting revenue could be dragged down further by higher carbon taxes and increasing cost to manage shrinking gas production, division officials told city council on Wednesday. They expect the power plant and much smaller gas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AMA urges Halloween caution, provides tips on staying safe
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 31st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Motorist’s Association reminds residents that keeping “little ghosts and goblins” safe on Halloween night is a community effort. “Halloween safety isn’t the sole responsibility of families with young children; we all need to look out for one another,” said Misty Harris, spokesperson for AMA. “Simple things like ensuring visibility, removing tripping hazards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Delays ‘cascade’ for solar developers facing new regulations
By Medicine Hat News on October 31st, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Another major solar project in southeast Alberta is facing delays, according to new applications to the Alberta Utilities Commission. The Brooks Solar Farm, comprising 16 quarter-sections of land on either side of Highway 36 west of that city, was to be completed today, Oct. 31, 2024, according to an approval last year for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused appears banged up in court following alleged attempt to flee police with weapons in the vehicle
By Medicine Hat News on October 31st, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A man charged with driving through a chain link fence and over an embankment of the South Saskatchewan River while eluding police appeared in court Wednesday with large bruises and cuts on his face and head. Leonard Beaulieu, 32, appeared at Court of Justice in Medicine Hat to answer to eight charges, including uttering ... Read More »
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