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Oil-to-solar reclamation project wins environmental award for all involved, including MHC
By Collin Gallant on June 14th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A partnership that converted two reclaimed abandoned oil and gas sites in southern Alberta to host small-scale solar arrays has won an “Emerald Award” for environmental ingenuity in the field of energy production. The award, given to “RenuWell,” is shared by Medicine Hat College, a power entity owned by two southern Alberta irrigation districts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County honouring former councillor who passed recently
By Medicine Hat News on June 14th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Flags are at half-staff on Cypress County buildings to mark the passing of former councillor Ken Graumans, according to a release from the county. Graumans, 87, died June 7 following a battle with cancer, his obituary states. Born in Holland in 1936, Graumans immigrated to farm in the Seven Persons area in 1962 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPSD unveils mural representing community connection
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 13th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com During a mural unveiling outside the Medicine Hat Public School Division’s head office Wednesday afternoon, Lewis Lavoie, an artist with Global Roots Mural Mosaic, spoke about the connection between tree roots as a metaphor for life as the inspiration for the work of art that symbolizes family and friends. “This is a willow and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fine for skipping zebra mussel inspection to be $4,200 in Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on June 13th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Fines for avoiding boat inspection stations searching for zebra mussels will increase more than tenfold this month as Alberta ramps up its efforts to prevent the spread of the invasive species. Starting June 20, boat owners will be liable for a $4,200 fine if they fail to stop for inspection at mandatory check and ... Read More »
1 responseHatters seemingly ready for food waste collection
By Medicine Hat News on June 13th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Surveys suggest a majority of Hatters are on board with separating food waste from general refuse for collection, but the effort should be cost-effective, good for the environment and convenient. The city’s environmental utilities department held the survey this spring after implementing a pilot project for about 4,000 homeowners when green-bin collection began. A ... Read More »
1 responseMHC student wins highest achievement at Skills Canada competition
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 13th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College steamfitter/pipefitter apprentice Euan Mackinnon recently won a gold medal at this year’s Skills Canada competition in Quebec for his abilities to complete a 12-hour project. As a member of Team Alberta for the second consecutive year, Mackinnon excelled in the two-day competition where he was challenged to read drawing, thread tube ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weekend ride supports local girl battling rare neurological disorder
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 13th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Six-year-old Hailey Bonville has been battling Rett syndrome ever since she was 18 months old. The genetic neurological and development disorder is rare and causes progressive loss of motor skills and language, and primarily affects females. Hailey’s mother Vanessa describes her daughter’s condition as a mix of symptoms of autism, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s, epilepsy ... Read More »
1 responseDeal for bio-diesel refinery near Dunmore falls through
By Collin Gallant on June 13th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A proposal to build a bio-diesel refinery in Dunmore has been cancelled as the company puts all its efforts into buying and commissioning a similar facility in Carseland, Alta. to process railway ties into fuel. Cielo Waste Solutions said in a release Wednesday that it offered to pay $2 million after a March deadline ... Read More »
1 responseCarbon capture work advances in the Hat
By Collin Gallant on June 12th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Two major employers in Medicine Hat say their local chemical production plants are strong candidates for carbon-capture upgrades as the city plans to advance development of a CCUS hub. Methanex and CF Industries state in annual “sustainability reports” published this spring that they are evaluating near-term investments as provincial and federal governments discuss potential ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat College grads set to walk stage Friday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 12th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Students graduating from a variety of programs including health-care aide, criminal justice, power engineering, practical nursing and many more will don their gowns to celebrate their post-secondary accomplishments. On Friday afternoon Medicine Hat College is hosting its convocation ceremony for the class of 2024 at Co-op Place beginning at 1 p.m. Doors for guests ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local coalition promotes connection throughout Loneliness Awareness Week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 12th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Throughout the week until June 16 a local coalition group is highlighting the importance of human connection with a campaign promoting ‘random acts of connection.’ What Matter to Hatters Coalition partnered with The Station and MT Nest Cafe to help raise awareness about loneliness by handing out coffee sleeves throughout the week decorated by ... Read More »
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