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Prairie Rose makes rare balanced budget prediction for 2025-26
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 12th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose Public Schools is planning for a balanced budget for the 2025-2026 school year, a milestone not seen in recent years. Chief financial officer Ryan Boser noted that while working for the division, he can’t recall a time in which they were able to plan for a balanced budget; while the planned deficits ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s Old News: ‘Beaches Cleared of Foe’
By Medicine Hat News on June 12th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews H-hour at Normandy headlined the afternoon edition of the Medicine Hat News on June 6, 1944, “the greatest offensive in history hurled against northwestern France.” The News is reprinting our coverage of major historical and local events to celebrate our 140th publishing year later this fall. Few historical events rank equal to the D-Day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City sells benefits of MCC in info webinar
By Collin Gallant on June 12th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Hatters were told Wednesday that a city-owned corporation to operate Medicine Hat’s energy business could provide a better long-term profitability, and would have the ability to create a new rate formula, but would also be required to bring those rates before a council-controlled committee for approval. Opponents to the idea of creating a municipally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inter-municipal development boundaries could shrink
By Medicine Hat News on June 12th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The boundaries of an inter-municipal development agreement could be shrinking again as part of amendments that are moving to public hearings in Medicine Hat, Redcliff and Cypress County this month. That would potentially remove about 18 sections of land north of Dunmore from the CPKC rail line, which is partly comprised of a large ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Longtime educator, trustee honoured by provincial public schools
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 12th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A Medicine Hat Public School Division board trustee was recently recognized by the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta for his commitment to public education in the Hat. Rick Massini received the annual Dick Baker Legacy Award on Monday, which recognizes a school board trustee member who encompasses the values of integrity, compassion, respect, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!United Party of Canada takes aim at Conservatives, will run candidate in Alberta byelection
By Medicine Hat News on June 12th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A second potential candidate has announced they will take part in an expected byelection in eastern Alberta this year, but there is still no date for when a vote might take place. United Party of Canada leader Grant Abraham has announced he will challenge Conservatives in the riding of Battle-River Crowfoot. There, sitting MP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County enters into fire ban due to dry conditions
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 12th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As of noon on Wednesday, Cypress County has entered a fire ban. The decision was made in response to hot, dry weather, both recent and scheduled for the foreseeable future, says Cypress County emergency services co-ordinator and fire chief Jason Linton. “The grass has cured incredibly quickly,” said Linton. “With the heat and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATA back to bargaining table before strike action announced
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 12th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Teachers’ Association says its members will be meeting with the provincial government’s Teachers’ Employer Barginging Association next week and potentially again in August to discuss a new four-year collective agreement for Alberta educators following a recent vote that overwhelmingly supports strike action this September. More than 94 per cent of more than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Municipalities hosting webinar series as tutorial for potential election candidates
By Medicine Hat News on June 11th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Albertans who are considering running in this fall’s municipal election can learn more about local government and the rolls and responsibilities of elected officials in a series of webinars provided by the province’s municipal advocacy group. Alberta Municipalities, formerly the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, is holding a series of online information sessions to outline ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Walk at Kin Coulee will raise money for Type-1 diabetes research
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on June 11th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Breakthrough T1D Walk is planned for June 22, seeking to gather the community in support of Type-1 diabetes research. “People with T1D must constantly monitor blood glucose levels and take external insulin, either by pump, multiple daily injections or pen, to stay alive. And even with the most vigilant management, there are risks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neubauer named to Alberta Order of Excellence
By Collin Gallant on June 11th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Nichole Neubauer says a call this week asking her to be listed among Alberta’s most prominent residents was unexpected. The local advocate for agricultural education has been named to the Alberta Order of Excellence, the office of Lt.- Gov. Salma Lakhani announced Tuesday, alongside the province’s political, business and artist elites. It’s the highest ... Read More »
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