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Catholic school board projects deficit of more than $400,000 in 2024-25 budget; transportation cost major factor
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 29th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education trustees voted to approve the division’s 2024-25 budget of $39.7 million for the next school year, projecting a deficit of $437,800. However, that deficit will be covered through the use of accumulated unrestricted reserves that have no plans for spending. This year’s budget will halve the division’s unrestricted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta distributes over $466,000 in grants
By Medicine Hat News on May 29th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta distributed more than $466,000 through all its granting initiatives this spring. Of that amount, almost $215,000 was given to 28 organizations through Community Grants. Community Grants are application-based and recipients are selected by a committee comprised of board and community members. Many of the grants were given out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Property taxes in Redcliff to rise by 6.4%
By Medicine Hat News on May 28th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Property taxes for the average residence in Redcliff will rise by about $134 in total this year, equating to a 6.4 per cent rise. That’s a higher percentage increase than on business property, as well as on farm property, which will experience a one-fifth decrease. Tax rates approved earlier this month by the town’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat man charged for allegedly exposing himself at River Valley Park
By Medicine Hat News on May 28th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Twenty-two-year-old Gabriel Davidson has been charged with committing an indecent act after it was reported the Medicine Hat man exposed his genitals as he approached two female youths In Redcliff’s River Valley Park on May 18. Redcliff RCMP were dispatched to the park at 7:30 p.m. after receiving a report of the male suspect ... Read More »
1 responseMan accused of breaking no-contact order, including a robbery and assault, makes court appearance
By Medicine Hat News on May 28th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A man who Mounties in Brooks say violated a no-contact order twice in one night last week, including allegedly robbing a residence 30 minutes after he was charged, appeared in Medicine Hat Court of Justice on Monday. Shane Micheal Lace, 38, is now charged with robbery and assault, after he was initially arrested on ... Read More »
1 responseCommittee of the whole meeting Wednesday open to public
By Medicine Hat News on May 28th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A city council “committee of the whole” meeting tonight will be closed to the public as an “energy matter” is discussed, while a similar meeting Wednesday will feature a presentation on “local governance.” Last week, council chair Andy McGrogan made a point to invite members of the public to take in or watch the ... Read More »
1 responsePedal to the metal; Medicine Hat Speedway celebrates 40th season with weekend races
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 28th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The sound of horsepower roared Saturday night as the Medicine Hat Speedway celebrated its 40th season on the track with races in five categories, featuring mini-cup cars to elite street stock racers. Dark clouds overhead slightly dampened anniversary celebrations as the “racing club” was hoping to have more cars in the event. As well ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weather cancels several flights during hot air balloon festival
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 28th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com All three evening flights scheduled for the Rise Up Balloon Festival between Thursday and Saturday were cancelled due to poor weather conditions, as well as the final flight on Sunday morning. This year more than 25 balloons and their pilots travelled to Medicine Hat from across Western Canada to participate in the third annual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Modern day rain record a real possibility for Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on May 28th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Weekend showers brought the Hat close to a modern record for rainfall in the month of May, and more is expected on Thursday. Environment Canada reports that 4.7 millimetres of rain fell on the city on Saturday. That brings cumulative precipitation for the month to 115.7 mm, or about four and one-half inches. That’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bow Island could administer hefty fines for water wasting this summer
By Medicine Hat News on May 28th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Bow Island is debating bringing in a new $500 fine for any townsperson found to be “wasting water” during the shortages this summer or any emergency event, the town council’s agenda shows. The town holds a licence to draw water from the St. Mary’s Irrigation system, according to a proposed bylaw that was set ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Events: Library’s spring book sale heads list of upcoming things to do
By Medicine Hat News on May 28th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The Friends of the Library book sale takes place on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1 at the Medicine Hat Public Library. Thousands of “gently used” books, DVDs, magazines, board games and other material will be available for purchase. The sale begins at 10 a.m both days and ends at 4 p.m. on ... Read More »
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