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Cancer survivor taking on Boston Marathon
By JAMES TUBB on April 15th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Kathleen Callaghan is prepared to be emotional at the starting line of the Boston Marathon on Monday. The 56-year-old Hatter is running in the 127th Boston Marathon for the first time, with husband Gord, her brother and sister-in-law watching on the sidelines of the 42-kilometre run. When the starter’s gun goes off, Callaghan will ... Read More »
1 responseRezoned vacant lot could be switched back
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 14th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A Southeast Hill house lot, rezoned two years ago in order to build a four-plex, could be rezoned back to the lower density designation, the municipal planning commission heard Wednesday. The lot at 29 Fifth St. SE is vacant after the previous home was torn down and rezoned in 2021 as a local development ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to promote creation of neighbourhood associations
By KENDALL KING on April 14th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat is partnering in a new initiative which aims to support creation of new neighbourhood associations and thus, enhance community connection. Earlier this year, the city’s Community Vibrancy Advisory Board voiced support for the creation of new neighbourhood associations to represent and service the various, unique neighbourhoods within Medicine Hat, ... Read More »
1 responseGlauc C oilfield operator to drill new wells, spend on recovery
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 14th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The new operator of the Glauc C oilfield near Medicine Hat has announced it will drill four new wells in the play as well as put $8 million toward enhanced recovery work. Journey Energy acquired control of the field from Enerplus late in 2022 in a deal for three quarters of the field’s working ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local Retired Teachers honours humble hard worker
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 14th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat and District Retired Teachers Association has recognized Henk Hof as its 2023 volunteer of the year. Not only is Hof the treasurer of the local RTA, he also delivers Meals on Wheels, is involved with Special Olympics, organizes bingos for the Knights of Columbus, organizes breakfasts, the annual picnic and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women in Business Committee hosting annual Inspire Luncheon on June 2
By Medicine Hat News on April 14th, 2023
Medicine Hat’s Women in Business Committee is inviting members of the local business community to its upcoming Inspire Luncheon and award presentation, taking place at noon on June 2 at the Medicine Hat Lodge. The annual luncheon offers female business community members a chance to come together and share their accomplishments, while recognizing those of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Electricity System Operator approves substation upgrades to handle wave of renewables
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 14th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Substation upgrades to increase the flow of renewable power out of the southeast region could proceed next year. The Alberta Electric System Operator had been evaluating a plan by line owner AltaLink to boost capacity of the Bowmanton Substation, located about 40 kilometres northeast of Medicine Hat. It gave initial approval Wednesday to add ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff dismissing its CAO
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 14th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The Town of Redcliff will dismiss its chief administrative officer Phyllis Forsyth two weeks after placing her on leave pending the outcome of a human resources review. Town council met twice to discuss the matter in a special sessions March 30 and April 4, the minutes from which were published and approved at Monday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Art and design graduates host final exhibition at MHC
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 14th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College art and design students graduating this year are holding a final exhibition this month. The show is called Variety Pack and includes a diverse array of creative expression, including sculpture, drawing, painting and video, along with graphic and motion design. Each student has submitted one piece of work as their final ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail revoked for Rolling Hills man facing new charges
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 13th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Rolling Hills man facing new assault charges has had his bail revoked, Brooks Court of Justice in Medicine Hat heard Wednesday. RCMP in Brooks say Tryggvi Jorgen Williamson, 30, was arrested April 5 in an attic of a rural home when authorities followed him after receiving a report of an assault at a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province seeking more incentives to attract rural health workers
By KENDALL KING on April 13th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Health Minister Jason Copping, and other officials, stress the importance both financial and community incentives play in attracting and retaining health-care workers across the province, especially in rural areas like Medicine Hat. In a March 30 media roundtable, Copping said incentives play an important role in the government’s plan to increase Alberta’s health-care workforce, ... Read More »
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