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Energy strategy due at committee Thursday
By Collin Gallant on September 4th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A promised overview of the city’s “energy business strategy” that led to the planned purchase of a huge solar farm will be presented to a committee meeting Thursday. Administrators told the News last week they see the acquisition of the Saamis Solar Park proposal – a 1,600-acre planned facility that represents a near double ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council approves financial contribution for a successful 2026 Memorial Cup bid
By James Tubb on September 3rd, 2024
Medicine Hat News City hall will commit $1.25 million in cash and half that much in terms of city services toward a bid to host the 2026 Memorial Cup. The item arrived at council late Tuesday night, passing by a 9-0 margin, with council members saying the sizeable amount would create a large economic boost ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Interpretive program hosting puppet show
By Medicine Hat News on September 3rd, 2024
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program will be holding an old fashioned, classic puppet show for all interested viewers. The Interpretive Program welcomes all interested to Police Point Park for a “fun and silly” puppet show on Sept. 14 from 1-2 p.m. The show is open to kids of all ages and all families are welcomed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utility rates remain low heading into fall
By Medicine Hat News on September 3rd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The price of power and gas will continue to fall in Alberta in September, according to filings with the Alberta Utilities Commission for the month ahead, while the City of Medicine will announce current rates today. Local gas rates are now set apart from default pricing calculations, but for those are set in relation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portions of city road work to wrap up in September
By Medicine Hat News on September 3rd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Portions of roadway closed off this summer are re-opening with more work scheduled to be completed this month. Old Cemetery Road – which connects Division Avenue on the South Hill to Kipling Street and the College Avenue intersection – reopened to traffic on Sunday, though detours along Division Avenue will remain in place as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council to meet for lengthy meeting tonight
By Collin Gallant on September 3rd, 2024
@@CollinGallant A lengthy agenda for tonight’s return to regular city council meetings could be capped by the issue of whether to call for provincial government review in an effort to settle a year-long disagreement between council members over how staff handled a corporate re-organization. The issue led to disciplinary action taken against Mayor Linnsie Clark ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Rose’s new buses and own routes in operation as year begins
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 3rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose Public Schools had eyes on the far side of the long weekend as staff and students prepared for the first day of school last week. This is one of the most exciting times of the year, said superintendent Reagan Weeks, and they look forward to seeing everyone’s smiling faces on Tuesday. One ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City announces municipal mingle event
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 3rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat has announced an upcoming community engagement event, inviting members of the public to get to know city staff. Residents are encouraged to come and “municipal mingle” with various departments and projects at Towne Square on Sept. 12 from 4-7 p.m. The event is “designed to foster a collaborative environment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students head back to class as cellphone ban takes effect
By Medicine Hat News on August 31st, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Most Medicine Hat students will be heading back to the classroom Tuesday after the summer break. This year will bring new changes, including a province-wide restriction on personal device use and social media. All public elementary students will head back Tuesday. Class schedules for all middle and high school students can be found on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat city council begins process of moving forward Tuesday
By Collin Gallant on August 31st, 2024
@@CollinGallant Medicine Hat city council will meet Tuesday for the first time since a judicial review decision into a rift among elected officials at city hall. Mayor Linnsie Clark will also return to the council chair for the first time since March when seven other councillors found she breached council code of conduct. She was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council will talk Memorial Cup support on Tuesday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 31st, 2024
City council will discuss potential financial support for the Medicine Hat Tigers’ 2026 Memorial Cup bid at Tuesday’s council meeting. Council will discuss a potential $1.25 million in cash and $655,000 through “in kind” contributions to support the hosting bid, if successful. According to the city council agenda for Tuesday’s meeting, both the Tigers and ... Read More »
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