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Economic impact analysis for twinning of Highway 3 completed
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 16th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Earlier this year, the Highway 3 Twinning Development Association selected Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC) to undertake an Economic Impact Analysis (EIA). The association managed to obtain 100 per cent funding from stakeholders as all their partners across the corridor supported the project. Stakeholders have emphasized the importance of twinning the highway sooner rather than ... Read More »
1 responseSaskatchewan town among those fined for illegally burning construction waste
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 16th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The town of Cabri, Sask., a demolition contractor and a landowner have been fined for illegally burning construction waste, that province announced on Thursday. The penalty stems from an Environmental Protection Order issued after conservation officers received a tip last February on the “Report-a-Poacher” line that refuse from house demolition in Cabri was being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS expands online assessment to cover flu, RSV
By Medicine Hat News on December 16th, 2022
Alberta Health Services has expanded capabilities of its online COVID-19 assessment tool to now cover a range of respiratory illnesses, including influenza and RSV. AHS medical officer of health Kristin Klein says the update was conducted with the aim of “(ensuring) that the guidance we provide to adults and parents is reflecting the current reality ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Economic development money available but change continues at local level
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 16th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant There is new money and new focus on regional economic development within provincial ministries, but local agencies with the task inside Medicine Hat city hall as well as the greater region are undergoing major changes. The “Invest Medicine Hat” model is currently being evaluated after top staff left this year and elected officials signalled ... Read More »
1 responseStrathmore speeder was also breaking bail conditions
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 16th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Police in Strathmore say a motorist pulled over for driving 148 kilometres per hour on Highway 22X was also breaking bail conditions and had a passenger who was under house arrest and subject to a warrant. The RCMP detachment in the town states that on Dec. 8, an officer observed the vehicle travelling at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ALERT regional property crime unit recovers several stolen vehicles
By Medicine Hat News on December 16th, 2022
A Medicine Hat man is facing stolen property charges following an ALERT investigation into a rash of regional vehicle thefts. ALERT Medicine Hat’s regional property crime unit began its investigation into the vehicle thefts in early December, according to an ALERT press release. The release states that on Dec. 7 a man was identified exiting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public services head leaving position in January
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 15th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Further changes are coming to top levels of city hall in early 2023. Brian Mastel, the head of the city’s public services division, will leave the organization in January, the city announced Wednesday morning, with Mastel telling the News he has accepted another job. “An opportunity has come up that’s exciting, that intrigued me, ... Read More »
1 responseSalvation Army’s Kettle Campaign on track but needs continued help
By KENDALL KING on December 15th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s Salvation Army is on track to achieving its 2022 Christmas Kettle Campaign goal, assuming support from the community continues in the days leading up to Dec. 24. “The kettle appeal, right now, is doing pretty well,” Maj. Norman Hamelin, local Salvation Army commanding officer, told the News. “If we maintain the revenue ... Read More »
1 responseProposed affordable housing location sparks questions
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 15th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A proposal to build an affordable housing project on city land near several work yards will “raise more questions” at city council next week, according the head of a committee that heard the idea this week. Medicine Hat Community Housing hopes to build up to 80 townhouses to increase housing available to low-income Hatters ... Read More »
1 responseSW Sask. man arrested for armed robbery of gas station
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 15th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Mounties in Shaunavon, Sask. say that an Eastend man pointed a rifle at a gas station attendant before driving away without paying for his fuel. A release states that on Dec. 10 police received a report of a local armed robbery at 3:30 p.m. and later located a suspect vehicle in Eastend, about 30 ... Read More »
1 responseTinsel the Elf at Police Point Park
By Medicine Hat News on December 15th, 2022
Tinsel the Elf will be stopping by the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program’s Nature Centre on Dec. 23 for a festive family story time. Tinsel will be at the centre – located in Police Point Park – from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. As well as sharing stories, Tinsel will also be taking photos with attendees. ... Read More »
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