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Brooks mayor will not run for second term
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 11th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com John Petrie, mayor of the City of Brooks, says he is hanging up his political hat and will not be seeking another term at city hall. Petrie, elected mayor in 2021, recently expressed his desire to step aside from municipal policy to spend more time with his family. Although serving for just one term, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Proposed battery storage near Dino Provincial Park would be largest system in the province
By Medicine Hat News on April 11th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The largest battery storage system in Alberta could be built soon near Dinosaur Provincial Park, according to the company proposing to build it alongside a major solar power field. Canadian utility Northland Power said Wednesday it has secured financing for its Jurassic BESS project, an 80-megawatt (160 MW/h capacity) storage system located southwest of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One-act plays hit the stage Saturday at Hat High theatre for regional competition
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 10th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Theatre enthusiasts of Medicine Hat will be clearing their Saturday evening night of one-act plays, as put on by the Alberta Dramatic Festival Association. Each year, the one-act festival takes on a series of performances both on the regional and provincial level, to encourage actors and directors alike to put their skills to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Over-the-river pipeline to be removed by TC Energy
By Medicine Hat News on April 10th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews TC Energy will remove an aerial section of its Nova Gas Transmission Line that spans the South Saskatchewan River valley at the northern edge of Cypress County. The support structure that helps carry the line 1,000 feet across the river valley will also be dismantled, according to the company, which says deliveries will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP Briefs: Mounties confirm Brooks voting station is legitimate after complaints
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 10th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP released a public service announcement Wednesday informing the community they have received several calls about an early voting station that has been set up. After attending the location and speaking with the Chief Returning Officer on site, police can confirm the voting station is a legitimate office of Elections Canada for early ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No public forums for candidates planned prior to election
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 10th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Voters in the Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner riding will not have the opportunity to attend a public debate between candidates running in the general election. The Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce does not have any plans on hosting a public forum before voters hit the polls on April 28. Previously the Chamber has held moderated election ... Read More »
2 responsesRoot Cellar receives accreditation in Food Banks Canada’s Standards of Excellence
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 10th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Root Cellar Food & Wellness Hub has been accredited through Food Banks Canada’s Standards of Excellence program, a mark of not only meeting but clearing the bar for service quality. “This is a huge moment for us,” said executive director Melissa Mullis. “It confirms what we already know: that our team is doing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No weaponizing of conduct code occurred, councillors say
By Collin Gallant on April 10th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Code of conduct disputes – like one that seemingly gripped Medicine Hat city hall for the past 18 months – will likely be handled by the province’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs going forward. That comes with specific reference to the Hat from Minister Ric McIver, who on Tuesday outlined a raft of proposed changes ... Read More »
2 responsesPublic schools open application for dual-credit programming
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 10th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Students are now able to submit their application forms to enrol in dual-credit programs and courses next year. Tuesday the Medicine Hat Public School Division opened up online registration for programs that partner with post-secondary institutions to provide real-life career training while earning high school credits toward graduation. Within the division there are two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Economic development grants get to southern Alberta, though nothing for Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on April 10th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Southeast Alberta will receive $30,000 in regional economic development project funding from the province among nearly $10 million in grants announced Wednesday. That includes about $370,000 for projects in southwest Alberta, Lethbridge and Taber, as the province tripled money this year for Northern and economic development this year. The program will help “attract investment, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic teachers want more resources for pilot curriculum rollout
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 10th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Trustees of the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education on Wednesday received a presentation regarding the framework of its current curriculum and upcoming changes to physical education, mathematics and social studies that will be piloted by Alberta Education next school year. The division will be piloting a new draft curriculum during the 2025-26 school ... Read More »
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