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Liberal Party candidate says new representation needed in SE Alberta
By Collin Gallant on April 3rd, 2025
@@CollinGallant Tom Rooke will represent the Liberal Party in the federal election, the party’s electoral district association for Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner announced late Wednesday. Rumours have swirled for a week about a local candidate for the Liberals, who hope to win a fourth term when Canadians go to the polls on April 28. “It’s time for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major oil company buys ‘Big Sky Solar’ near Acadia Valley
By Medicine Hat News on April 3rd, 2025
@MedicineHatNews One of the world’s largest oil companies has purchased a solar farm near Acadia Valley, and has an initial agreement to acquire a larger renewable portfolio in the province. French multinational TotalEnergies announced Wednesday it has acquired “Big Sky Solar,” located about 15 kilometres south of Oyen near Highway 41, along with a substantial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress College, ONE Beauty Academy among private colleges issued compliance orders
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 3rd, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Two private career colleges in Medicine Hat have been listed among 15 across the province that have received compliance orders issued by Advanced Education. Cypress College and ONE Beauty Academy were issued compliance orders last December after the province ramped up efforts to ensure private career colleges are following legislative requirements and meeting their ... Read More »
5 responsesCity committee to review changes to business licensing fees
By Medicine Hat News on April 3rd, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A city committee is set to hear a report today into unsightly properties, and review changes to business licence fees that raised the ire of some business owners earlier this year. Coun. Shila Sharps called for the review at council following complaints that licence fees rose up to 80 per cent in some cases ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHCBE appoints new director of learning supports and services
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Cody Young has been appointed new director of learning supports and services for the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education and will provide support to school support teams and service providers in his new role. Young, currently serving as vice principal at Mother Teresa School, began his teaching career in 2012 and holds a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grant money committed to easing congestion at TCH turn into meatpacking plant
By Collin Gallant on April 2nd, 2025
@@CollinGallant The County of Newell will improve Gun Club Road with $1.8 million in grant funding from the province to alleviate Trans-Canada Highway congestion leading to the JBS meatpacking plant near Brooks. The turn at Range Road 150 from the TCH has been discussed as a bottleneck by county and JBS officials for more than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Interpretive Program invites public to its annual Earth Day Bash
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 2nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With Earth day just around the corner, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is gearing up for its annual Earth Day Bash. “Earth Day is a global event that advocates for the health of the planet, for our air, oceans, soil, eco-systems, wildlife and human health,” says Mhairi Donnelly, assistant chief park interpreter. “While our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters attend 20 fire calls throughout March
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat firefighters responded to five structure fires and 15 outdoor fires throughout March that included a blaze in an upper apartment suite in the Silver Buckle building. In the early morning hours of March 16 firefighters responded to a three-alarm blaze in an upper-floor suite that sent one person to hospital with unknown ... Read More »
1 responseEager fans pack first two Tigers playoff games
By JAMES TUBB on April 2nd, 2025
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat Tigers faithful showed up and showed out in the first weekend of the WHL Playoffs. A total of 11,405 fans were in attendance at Games 1 and 2 at Co-op Place on Friday and Saturday, the third most among the eight venues hosting series openers. They were the leader in the Eastern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dozens gather to commemorate Trans Day of Visibility
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 2nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Kin Coulee Park was bright with signs and spirit as members of the community gathered for Trans Day of Visibility on Monday. Organized by the Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat and District, the event saw 80 people make their way out to the toboggan hill for an evening of solidarity, as well as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ballots starting to take shape in SW Saskatchewan, southern Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on April 2nd, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A familiar face will run for the Liberal Party in southwest Saskatchewan in this month’s federal election Swift Current-Grasslands-Kindersley, while a Green Party candidate has been named as well. Cypress Hills-area rancher William Caton was announced Monday as the Liberal candidate in the riding formerly known as Cypress Hills-Grasslands to face incumbent Jeremy Patzer ... Read More »
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