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Turf to Tarmac charity gala tops $98,000 for HALO
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 7th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Organizers added 10 extra tables for the second annual Turf to Tarmac, a HALO charity gala, bring the total to 36 – and it still sold out. “An incredible leap forward for us,” stated CEO Paul Carolan. “Certainly, there is lots of support and interest in attending the event. It is one of the ... Read More »
1 responseAUC approves cryptocurrency mines at oil and gas sites
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 7th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Alberta utility regulators gave the go-ahead to three new crypto-mines at oil and gas sites in seven days last month. Cryptotherm Mining applied Sept. 20 to instal natural-gas fed generators at oilfield batteries in southern Alberta and was given approval Sept. 27. The relatively small production at the sites in the MD of Taber ... Read More »
1 responsePolice contracts reached in Calgary and Edmonton comparable to Medicine Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 7th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Contracts with the two largest police unions in the province are now in place, according to a summary of collective bargaining published by the province. It states that in August, 2,000 members of the City of Calgary Police Association agreed to a three-year deal, including raises totalling eight per cent, which was largely retroactive ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil orders review of Unsightly Property Bylaw
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 6th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City Hall will focus on how it takes action – or hasn’t – against owners of dilapidated buildings after council voted to study the issue and senior staff said an overhaul in processes is needed. It comes two weeks after Coun. Shila Sharps signalled she would ask for a formal review of the city’s ... Read More »
1 responseWorld Teacher Day: Making ‘big shifts’ easier a focus for Seven Persons’ Lana Christmann and Rebecca Drew
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 6th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Teaching at Seven Persons School is a joy for both Lana Christmann (Grade 4) and Rebecca Drew (Grade 2). Having that contact with the students from pre-kindergarten all the way through to Grade 9, the supportive staff and the way the community comes together all give the school a family vibe. Both teachers commute ... Read More »
1 responsePremier Scott Moe weighs in on cult leader’s presence in Richmound
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 6th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The RCMP and provincial government of Saskatchewan may becoming involved as a cult leader sets up a compound in Richmound, according to reports Wednesday. Premier Scott Moe told reporters in Regina he wasn’t personally aware of the details of “Queen Romana Didulo” supporters congregating in a former school in the southwest Saskatchewan village, located ... Read More »
1 responseAntiques and Collectible Show and Sale back this weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 6th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat’s largest antiques and gun show will return to the Stampede grounds this weekend for a 19th edition – almost and antique in its own right. Antiques and Collectible Show and Sale organizer Tim Hittel took two ears off, of course, during the pandemic, but returned last year and upgraded from the Cypress ... Read More »
1 responseHundreds of CHHS students take part in Terry Fox Run
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 6th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Crescent Heights High School held its annual Terry Fox Run on Thursday, an event normally held at the end of September but adjusted this year to best fit student schedules. Nearly 600 middle school students at Crescent Heights were spread out walking and running around the school track when the News arrived. “I think ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks Court of Justice fully open again after two years of upgrades
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 5th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Upgrades at Brooks Court of Justice are complete, according to a release from the province’s ministries of Justice and Infrastructure. The work, costing $4.6 million, was complete over the last two years and briefly required matters in Brooks to be held in Medicine Hat court centre. The facility in Brooks is now fully operational ... Read More »
1 responseHigh praise and crucial cash raised at ADC gala
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 5th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The gym at Irvine School was packed full for the Agriculture Discovery Centre’s second annual Fall Production and Harvest Sale. The gala event raised $30,677 during the evening with all funds to be invested into new programming and initiatives for students at Irvine School. Student MCs for the evening were Heather Vossler, vice president ... Read More »
1 responseFederal funding for local carbon capture will total $5 million
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 5th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A federal grant announced but not detailed in 2022 to help the city develop carbon capture project will be worth $5 million, according to Natural Resources Canada and City of Medicine Hat energy department officials. “Project Clear Horizon” was one of nine projects to garner support from the Ottawa’s Carbon Management Strategy fund, which ... Read More »
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