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Convoy targets Sask. cult compound

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 26th, 2023

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News A criminologist who studies anti-government movements says communities and authorities need to take greater notice and action against conspiracy-fuelled groups like one setting up in a Saskatchewan village near Medicine Hat. About 50 residents of Richmound, Sask. took part in a protest on Sunday, parading vehicles, farm equipment and honking horns ... Read More »

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West Nile on rise, says AHS

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 26th, 2023

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News Seven cases of West Nile have been confirmed in southern Alberta this fall, leading health officials to urge that precautions be taken against the mosquito-borne illness. A press release from Alberta Health Services states that five of those cases were acquired in Southeastern portion of the province in the last month, ... Read More »

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Arson charge laid

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 26th, 2023

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News Police have charged a Medicine Hat man with arson after a fire caused $150,000 in damage to a travel travel and garage in the city’s north end on Sept. 22. Medicine Hat fire crews and police responded to the blaze at about 5 a.m. on the Friday morning to find flames ... Read More »

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Early Friday morning fire under investigation

By James Tubb on September 23rd, 2023

Fire inspectors work near the site of an early morning backyard fire on Friday on the 1300 Block of Seventh Ave. N.E. in Crescent Heights. The blaze destroyed a travel trailer and badly damaged a nearby garage. The cause of the fire is still under investigation... Read More »

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School academy enrolment rises

By Samantha Johnson on September 23rd, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter reporter@medicinehatnews.com This year marks the highest enrolment in speciality programs in Prairie Rose Public Schools (PRPS) history. Overall, close to 10% of all students in PRPS are taking part in one of the various academies available. Two new programs have been started in the South Alberta Hockey ... Read More »

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Region’s power lines face strain

By COLLIN GALLANT on September 23rd, 2023

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant COLLIN GALLANT cgallant@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: CollinGallant Stopping inefficient “overbuild” of Alberta’s transmission system is cited as one reason for a six-month halt to new wind and solar approvals, but new regulatory documents suggest the grid in southeast Alberta is now straining to handle existing power production. EDF Renewables, which operates one major wind farm in ... Read More »

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Urban Tree Study at MHC

By Samantha Johnson on September 23rd, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter reporter@medicinehatnews.com Kate Zell at Medicine Hat College (MHC) in her second and final year of the Sustainable Innovation program with a focus on business. “I wanted something that was going to be comprehensive and touch on lots of different aspects. This program has ties to science, business ... Read More »

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Councillor wants review of unsightly property bylaw

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 22nd, 2023

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A city councillor wants a closer look at what can be done to compel the cleanup of derelict properties in the city. Coun. Shila Sharps signalled this week that she wants council to formally request options to pressure property owners to clean up problem buildings. “We’ve got to quit blaming our bylaw officers when ... Read More »

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Longer budget process could become city policy

By COLLIN GALLANT on September 22nd, 2023

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Last year’s seemingly protracted process to pass the city budget could become the norm next year when the new two-year financial plan is presented, members of a council committee said Thursday. City hall administrators told the corporate services committee on Sept. 14 that discussions during portions of five council meetings in late 2022 was ... Read More »

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Chamber holding business marketing and networking event next week

By Medicine Hat News on September 22nd, 2023

McNally’s Taphouse is hosting a Chamber of Commerce event next week that aims to assist entrepreneurs in achieving their business goals. Learn from the Experts brings together top-notch industry people for an evening of information, networking, food and drink to give Medicine Hat’s business community a one-stop shop for all things business related. Various topics ... Read More »

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Police seek assistance locating missing woman

By Medicine Hat News on September 22nd, 2023

The Medicine Hat Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating a missing woman. Arlynn Daniels is described as a 37-year-old Indigenous female, approximately 5-foot-5, 111 pounds, with a large scar and tattoo reading “Nathan” on her right forearm and a lip piercing. Daniels is not local to Medicine Hat but was last seen in ... Read More »

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