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Recreation groups upset to see NW Industrial Area plan continue
By KENDALL KING on March 9th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com@kkingmhn As development of the city’s Northwest Industrial Area Structure Plan continues, members of several organizations located in the area are voicing concerns over potential future impact to their organizations. Approved by council in March 2022, the plan lays the groundwork for long-term design and construction of a nearly 1,000-acre industrial park between Boundary and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hut 8 moves equipment from Ontario to Medicine Hat as it looks for more power
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 9th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Hut 8 has moved crypto-mining units from its stalled expansion in Ontario to Medicine Hat as it seeks a new electricity supply contract, according to the monthly operation update to investors. The data-processing company, which has its flagship operation in Medicine Hat, is involved in a contract dispute in Ontario Superior Court with power ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three years later, Jehovah’s Witnesses will get their conference in Medicine Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 9th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Three years after the pandemic postponed a major religious conference at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat, the theme of the Jehovah’s Witness gathering here this spring will be “Exercise Patience!” The event will take place over two weekends, from June 16-18 and from June 23-25. It is expected to draw about 4,500 attendees each ... Read More »
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By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 9th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) held the 2023 Science Olympics in the Indigenous culture space, Ómahksípiitaa or Big Eagle, at Medicine Hat College last Saturday. “It’s a beautiful space and MHC was very gracious to donate it to us for use,” said organizer Cody Hyam, a member of the ... Read More »
1 responseCity ponders sale of storage yards for housing developments
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 9th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A push to promote sustainable growth in Medicine Hat may open up potential to sell off the city’s storage yards along Kipling and Spencer Street corridors for housing developments, the News has learned. The issue arose at Wednesday’s meeting of the municipal planning commission, where initial approval to rezone vacant land next to he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shaw Birdies for Kids boosting donations for several local charities
By Medicine Hat News on March 9th, 2023
The Shaw Birdies for Kids program is helping make a difference locally by boosting donations made to several Medicine Hat charities. The program, presented by AltaLink, is matching donations to Medicine Hat’s Big Brothers Big Sisters, Be YOUth Centre, Ronald McDonald House, YMCA, Women’s Shelter Society and Adaptive Sport and Recreation to 50 per cent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elm Street School kids receive Costa Rican experience
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 9th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Students from Elm Street and River Heights schools were given an Indigenous cultural experience on Tuesday by a group of Medicine Hat College forth-year education students who recently returned from an Indigenous studies trip to Costa Rica. Guest speakers from Costa Rica joined the event by Zoom, and following the presentations, students were able ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFSEA seeks volunteers for board
By Medicine Hat News on March 9th, 2023
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is inviting area residents to join its volunteer board of directors. The foundation, which provides financial support to community-enhancement organizations, programs and initiatives based in southeast Alberta, is seeking volunteers available to serve a minimum three-year board term and commit to approximately five hours of service per month. CFSEA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat firefighters getting ready for another Rooftop Campout
By Kendall King on March 8th, 2023
KENDALL KING kking@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: kkingmhn Medicine Hat firefighters will be braving the elements on and off the ground during their upcoming Rooftop Campout fundraiser in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Taking place this year from March 24-26, the annual event brings firefighters from across the city together to Station No. 2 for a weekend full ... Read More »
1 responseMulti-family projects on the agenda for first MPC’s meeting of 2023
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 8th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Three apartment and condo projects in Medicine Hat will be discussed today as the municipal planning commission meets for the first time in 2023. The body will also receive initial draft amendments to the city’s municipal land-use bylaw, which could alter parking requirements, allow taller garages to be built, change formulas to determine maximum ... Read More »
1 responseLocal man saves a life
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 8th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com While commuting to Suffield on the Trans-Canada Highway just past 7:30 a.m. a couple of weeks ago, Bart Houben noticed a vehicle parked in a rest stop in the westbound lane. The car was between two semis with the engine running and headlights on. The driver was leaning back and looked to be sleeping. ... Read More »
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