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Councillors say rift with mayor fading into past
By Collin Gallant on February 8th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Several outstanding issues in the often contentious relationship between Medicine Hat’s mayor and city council appear to be moving to resolution. On Monday, council rescinded most of its decision to restrict Mayor Linnsie Clark’s access to administrative areas of city hall, as well as hiring an integrity commissioner – a move called for by ... Read More »
1 responseBrooks RMCP reminds motorists roadways remain icy
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 8th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Police are reminding motorists that roads and regional highways remain very icy and are asking those who plan on travelling this weekend to check their vehicles before hitting the roads. Brooks RCMP released the public service announcement Friday, heading into the weekend, that advises motorists to check the tires on vehicles to make sure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local jobless rates still high year over year
By Medicine Hat News on February 8th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The unemployment rate in rural southern Alberta remains much higher than one year ago, according to the latest figures from Statistics Canada. That comes as the Alberta-wide jobless rate was steady over the same period. The Medicine Hat-Lethbridge economic region recorded a 7.4 per cent jobless rate last month, up from 5.6 per cent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Piano Heist stealing Esplanade spotlight this Monday
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com While they’ve promised no ivories will be stolen, the performers behind Piano Heist promise nothing about hearts as they hit the Esplanade this coming Monday. In a one-part musical performance and one-part comedy, performers Nico Rhodes and Patrick Courtin will be proving to Medicine Hat audiences that piano is still cool, as they take ... Read More »
1 responseNDP leader calls for Smith’s resignation; Auditor general to investigate UCP procurement practices
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi told reporters Thursday that allegations that the UCP government interfered in procurement practices in the province’s health ministry are the “most shocking allegations that I have ever seen,” and called for Smith to resign if proven factual. Nenshi is also calling for a full RCMP investigation and public inquiry ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adults only: Explore the wild with MHIP at Naughty Nature Trivia
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In its latest fundraiser, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is looking to invite older nature fans to test their knowledge of the wilder side of the wild. Dubbed “Naughty Nature Trivia,” the evening after Valentine’s Day will “dive into the fascinating and wilder side of nature as we explore topics like animal courtship, love ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Borrowing underway for city utility projects
By Medicine Hat News on February 7th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews City council has begun the process to borrow $51.7 million to fund an initial batch of utility construction projects over the next two years. That includes work to twin a main water line feeding the south end and about one-third of households, and secure river-bank erosion near the city’s sewage treatment plant in 2026. ... Read More »
2 responsesRCMP offer tips on measures to keep your business safe from crime
By Medicine Hat News on February 7th, 2025
Alberta RCMP is reminding business owners across the province to be mindful of crime prevention practices in order to reduce theft and damage. With 4,460 reports of business break-and-enters within Alberta RCMP jurisdiction in 2024, they have come forward with a few tips to help keep properties secure. Quality alarm systems and cameras are a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All options on table for how Saamis Solar unfolds, city’s energy chair says
By Collin Gallant on February 7th, 2025
@@CollinGallant The chairman of the city’s energy committee says there is no rush to build portions of the Saamis Solar Park, but the controversial project gives them “a lot of flexibility” no matter how several substantial hurdles faced by the power business are settled. Coun. Darren Hirsch told the News on Thursday that the project ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian fiddle champ visits local school for day-long workshop
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 7th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Students enrolled in French immersion programming at Ecole St. John Paul II School received an immersive workshop Thursday on the bow stringed instrument often heard in French folk music, as the school welcomed Daniel Gervais, two-time Canadian Grand Master Fiddle Champion, to lead a series of workshops. Gervais was joined by accordion player, storyteller ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Beef Producers continue tariffs talks with southern counterparts
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Representatives of Alberta Beef Producers say they are continuing talks with U.S. stakeholders to discuss the impact of potential tariffs while attending America’s largest national cattle industry conference, known as CattleCon, held in San Antonio, Texas. Wednesday, Alberta Beef Producers hosted a discussion around tariffs and wildlife interactions with the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, Alberta ... Read More »
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