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Province funds economic development efforts in rural southeast Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on June 12th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Five economic development projects in southeast Alberta will share nearly $400,000 in grants from the province’s “Small Community Opportunity Fund,” it was announced Monday. A total of $3.2 million in funding for local government, non-profit agencies and Indigenous communities was awarded for economic development by the Ministry of Agriculture. Five projects are near Medicine ... Read More »
1 responseLocal business owner recognized with WIB Inspire Award
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 12th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Kirsten Spek, owner of Couture Hair and Beauty, was named recipient of the 2024 Women in Business Inspire Award during the 12th annual Inspire Luncheon last Friday. The award recognized women who have overcome obstacles, inspired others and have made an impact in the business community. Spek was among six finalists for the award ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council to decide on integrity commissioner
By Collin Gallant on June 12th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A council directive to study hiring an integrity commissioner to handle code of conduct complaints could become city policy Monday, then a legislated requirement next fall, members of a council committee said Tuesday. The administrative and legislative review committee received an overview of how other cities handle the often controversial items when they arise. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business owner reports scam call demanding bitcoin for money owed to the city
By Medicine Hat News on June 11th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The City of Medicine Hat does not accept bitcoin, and any utility customer receiving a request for such should contact police, authorities reiterated on Monday. Medicine Hat police say they received a report from a local business owner who was contacted with a fraudulent threat supposedly from the city collections desk stating that immediate ... Read More »
1 responseCity says it’s being water line proactive
By Collin Gallant on June 11th, 2024
@@CollinGallant City utility officials say all water systems, including Medicine Hat’s, are susceptible to major breaks like one that’s put more than one million Calgarians on major water restrictions. But, they are also in the middle of an aggressive infrastructure renewal plan that began 10 years ago to replace local pipes and avoid major breaks ... Read More »
1 responseAUPE prepares for new round of bargaining; members receive increased strike wages
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 11th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com If members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees are forced to strike because of failed negotiations on reaching a new collective agreement, they will be better compensated for their time on the picket line. In May AUPE’s executive board voted unanimously to increase strike wages for each member to $700 a week, with ... Read More »
1 responseCargill job action could be coming with effects on grocery stock possible
By Medicine Hat News on June 11th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The union representing boxed beef workers at a Cargill facility in Calgary says its members have given a 100 per cent mandate in a strike vote this month – and job action could also play out at grocery stores in the province. The United Food and Commercial Workers, Local No. 401, is in mediation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valedictorian’s of 2024: Hat High has rare honour of awarding two valedictorians this year
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 11th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com This year in a rare occurrence, two students with matching GPAs at Medicine Hat High School have been named this year’s valedictorian. Malak Ali Malak Ali was excited when she received the news that she was this year’s co-valedictorian at Medicine Hat High School and thought about all the people who have helped her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senior embarks on eight-week cycling tour in support of the Alberta Cancer Foundation
By Medicine Hat News on June 11th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews An 80-year-old cyclist has begun an eight-week tour of Alberta that will conclude in Medicine Hat next month. Art Brochu plans to pedal 2,000 kilometres and check in at 17 checkpoints – raising money for local facilities along the way – and to promote the Alberta Cancer Foundation. Brochu left Fort McMurray on Monday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Division Avenue construction expected to be completed later this month
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 11th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Traffic will continue to be affected by road construction along Division Avenue S. between the intersections of Third Street and Fifth Street SE, but should be completed by the end of June according to the city. Traffic detours are expected to change locations throughout the active construction zone, and motorists are reminded to obey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Energy company ordered to decommission 300-plus wells for non-compliance
By Medicine Hat News on June 11th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews An oil and gas company has been ordered to decommission more than 300 wells in the Medicine Hat region, among thousands in the province. The Alberta Energy Regulator announced Monday that Tallahassee Exploration has not complied with orders issued last fall toward submitting a reasonable care and abandonment plan to regulators. “Tallahassee has not ... Read More »
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