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Redcliff mayor says sounds of coyotes no cause for alarm
By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers on January 25th, 2023
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Be the first to comment!Mayor Clark outlines lofty population goals at State of the City luncheon
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 25th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat would be a more vibrant, more sustainable city with a population of 110,000, said Mayor Linnsie Clark on Tuesday. And, she adds, the Hat can get there by 2043 – a mere 20 years to add 47,000 residents – if City Hall can act on “purposeful growth” principles, a new economic policy, ... Read More »
1 responseCrescent Heights High School musical theatre presents Head Over Heels
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 25th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com A king about to lose his throne, a queen set to lose her inhibitions and love ready to find two princesses. The journey to save the kingdom is wrought with mistaken identities, jealousy and scandal. Head Over Heels, a modern musical fairy tale about an Elizabethan royal family, open’s Thursday, Feb. 2 at Crescent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City evaluates interest in Monarch Theatre
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 25th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews City officials are now evaluating proposals for the Monarch Theatre and could move to negotiations soon, council members heard Monday. “It looks very encouraging that we’ll be able to find a future operator for that space, and likely an owner,” public services managing director Brian Mastel told a committee in a general update. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monster trucks bringing the Mayhem to Medicine Hat
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 25th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Monsters and Mayhem returns to Medicine Hat for the first time since 2019. There will be monster truck rides and a free pit party for those who come early. Some of the favourites from the last show in 2019 – The Straight Up Racing team – are back along with some newcomers. Performing at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Public Safety minister says province remains focused on tackling rural crime
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 25th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Mike Ellis, Alberta’s minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services, held a virtual roundtable discussion Tuesday regarding the provincial government’s efforts to tackle rural crime. The Sheriff Highway Patrol has been able to investigate impaired driving and other criminal offences since 2021. “By having more officers able to detect impaired drivers, they can get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County residents challenge city’s preferred substation locations
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 25th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A regulatory hearing to locate a new city substation has been postponed as a second group of mostly Cypress County residents organize opposition to a potential second location. The City of Medicine Hat utility department says the substation is needed to regulate and expand service in a wide area of the city’s south end. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stand for Education public round table talks set for Thursday in Medicine Hat
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 24th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Stand for Education round table discussions are in Medicine Hat on Thursday at the Medicine Hat Lodge. This is part of the province-wide public engagement process being held by the Alberta Teacher’s Association. Those attending will be split into groups of eight and a facilitator will walk them through the process. It is a ... Read More »
1 responseHwy 3 group releases electronic economic impact analysis for twinning
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 24th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Highway 3 Twinning Development Association released an economic impact analysis in December on twinning the remaining portions of Highway 3. The report is now available in electronic format. Price Waterhouse Cooper prepared the report, which was fully funded by financial donations from various organizations, including Alberta Sugar Beet Growers, Potato Growers Association, Peaks ... Read More »
1 responseCypress College founder to seek NDP nomination
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 24th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The first New Democrat nomination contest in decades for a race in southeast Alberta just got larger. Medicine Hat businessman David Martin says he will seek to run for the party in Cypress-Medicine Hat in the next provincial election, bringing the number of candidates to three. The party’s contest, which ends Feb. 28, also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Further restrictions proposed for city’s smoking bylaw
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 24th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Proposed changes to local smoking bylaws would add vaping to pot, cigarettes and cigars – items already banned in city facilities and parks – but also now allow ability for temporary permits and smoking areas at outdoor public events. Changes unveiled at Monday’s meeting of council’s public services committee would also capture outdoor venues ... Read More »
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