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Last chance to catch local documentary at Monarch Theatre
By Medicine Hat News on February 10th, 2024
Tickets are still available for the final four showings of the locally produced documentary ‘Your Cinema Needs You.’ Producer Luke Fandrich, known online as Editing Luke, has partnered with the Monarch 1911 Society to offer residents one last chance to watch the documentary in the theatre it’s based on. “This is not just a history ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dunmore Community Association hosts intergenerational classroom
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 10th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Dunmore Community Association is looking for individuals with different skills and knowledge, and a desire to share them with those in their community. The Intergenerational Learning Program started as an idea among the DCA members, a way to bring members of the community closer together outside the major events that the association hosts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Regional unemployment double what it was one year ago
By Medicine Hat News on February 10th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The jobless rate in rural southern Alberta has doubled compared to extremely low rates one year ago. Statistics Canada reported Friday that the unemployment rate for the Medicine Hat-Lethbridge region sat at 7.4 per cent in January, twice the rate of 3.7 per cent recorded in early 2023. That current rate is also the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive Center hosting deer-focused nature walk
By Medicine Hat News on February 10th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Centre invites residents to come and get to know the most common wildlife neighbour a little better with the ‘Deer Oh Deer’ nature walk. During the walk, participants will learn more about the types of deer, their lifecycle, diet, behaviour as well as how responsibly interacting with the animals that share ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former teacher gets three years for sexual interference involving student
By Medicine Hat News on February 10th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A teacher who engaged in a sexual relationship with a student has been sentenced to three years in prison, a Court of Justice in Medicine Hat heard Friday. Rebecca McCubbin, 29, will also be required to submit a DNA sample and appear on the national sex offenders database. The former Eagle Butte High School ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Property taxes expected to rise 4.3 per cent for single-family home
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 9th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The city’s total tax assessment value has risen above $10 billion, but tax increases could be slightly more than expected this summer as new construction added less assessment value than predicted, a city committee heard Thursday. But that could still change before the 2024 tax roll is finalized and rates are set this spring, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women in Business hosting wine and cheese event in early March
By Medicine Hat News on February 9th, 2024
Medicine Hat’s own Women in Business Committee is hosting its annual Wine, Women and Wisdom event March 8, in honour of International Women’s Day. The event will be held at the historic Cypress Club this year, and invites attendees to enjoy wine and good conversation among fellow entrepreneurs. Tickets are $15 each, covering corkage fees, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City plans to reapply for new south substation this fall
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 9th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The city’s power company will reapply this fall to build a new substation in south Medicine Hat after a similar application to the Alberta Utilities Commission was denied last summer when county residents objected to its proposed location. The “Medicine Hat Southwest Substation” is now back on a list of major projects on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aurora to buy out remaining stake in medical cannabis company
By Medicine Hat News on February 9th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Aurora Cannabis Inc. has announced a deal to buy the 90 per cent stake it doesn’t already own in medical cannabis company MedReleaf Australia. Releasing its third-quarter results on Thursday, the Edmonton-based cannabis producer also said it is increasing a credit facility by C$16 million to advance conversion of the Aurora Sun facility, in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress councillor gives notice of motion for inspection
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 9th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com During usual councillor reports during Tuesday’s Cypress County meeting, Ward 4 Coun. Robin Kurpjuweit provided advance notice of his intent to put forward a motion to request a municipal inspection. While not often used within the county’s proceedings, said Kurpjuweit, it’s within their procedural bylaw. The goal, he explained, is to provide a “heads ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A number of CUPE employee contracts signed affecting local workers
By Medicine Hat News on February 9th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Workers at southeast Alberta’s public sector seniors housing operation have accepted an initial pay increase before beginning a four-year wage freeze, the latest update on collective bargaining in the province shows. It is one of four contracts recently filed by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local No. 46, based in Medicine Hat, and ... Read More »
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