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City close to re-upping tourism deal with Destination Marketing Organization
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 14th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The city and its tourism services provider are closed to finalizing a new long-term contract. Public services managing director Brian Stauth told council committee in mid-November that after a tendering processes, the current provider, the Destination Marketing Organization, and city were working on a new five-year deal to operate the city’s tourist centre and ... Read More »
1 responseLeader, Sask. declares state of emergency due to low levels in the South Saskatchewan River
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 14th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Low levels on the South Saskatchewan River have led to a state of emergency in the Town of Leader, Sask., as new pumping intake is installed. The town made the declaration Dec. 5 and expects it to be in effect until the end of the month. Restrictions are not in place, but residents are ... Read More »
1 responseJudge’s car stolen from courthouse
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 14th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews LETHBRIDGE Using a key taken from a courthouse office to steal a retired judge’s Jeep has earned a Lethbridge man a month in prison. Police were called in late September after duty counsel lawyer Jeremy DeBow reported that his car keys were missing and security footage showed a woman coming and going. She later ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City may sell old food bank building at a loss
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 14th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City Hall could seek to sell the former Medicine Hat food bank building that it bought four years ago, but at a substantial discount to cover the cost to demolish it. Council’s energy, land and environment committee heard on Dec. 7 that while there is some interest in the real estate market for the ... Read More »
1 responseRedcliff property taxes could face increase of 2.88%
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 13th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Property taxes in Redcliff could rise by just under 3 per cent in 2024, according to updates to the coming year’s operational budget presented Monday to town council. Overall, the budget requires $177,500 more in tax revenue to cover operations. That translates to a 2.88 per cent increase, equal to about $41 more for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clark looks forward to duties following recall fail
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 13th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Linnsie Clark says she’s pleased that a movement to remove her from office didn’t succeed, and she’s ready to “move forward” on several important issues for the city, including a utility rate review, which she says she’s called for since taking office. “It’s a good opportunity to reflect and move on, continuing to focus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roller derby group seeks consideration in future rec developments
By Brendan Miller on December 13th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Gas City Roller Derby Association is looking for a reliable facility and has asked members of the public services committee to consider them in any future recreation development. During a presentation Monday to committee, members heard the association is planning for the future and seeking a suitable location to host indoor games and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seize drugs, 3D-printed guns in ongoing Brooks investigation
By Medicine Hat News on December 13th, 2023
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@@MedicineHatNews An investigation conducted by ALERT’s Medicine Hat organized crime team has resulted in the seizure of drugs and weapons with an estimated street value worth $65,000. In early October search warrants were conducted at six homes in Brooks as part of a lengthy drug trafficking and firearms investigation that remains ongoing. Several suspects have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Well-being plan seeks concise strategies to meet community needs
By Brendan Miller on December 13th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Members of public service committee heard the second update on the community well-being plan during a presentation by project members Monday. The goal of the plan is to identify and achieve well-being in the community by developing a strategy to meet the needs of social challenges resulting from the COVID pandemic. “We have examined ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man gets house arrest, restitution fines for vandalism involvement
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 13th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The only man police connected to a vandalism spree in Medicine Hat last year has pled guilty, and been sentenced to house arrest and ordered to repay about $4,000. Almost two dozen locations in Ross Glen and Crestwood saw garages, vehicles or Christmas lights damaged over a two-week period in January 2022. On Tuesday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recall petition on Mayor Clark fails
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 12th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A drive to remove Mayor Linnsie Clark from office has failed. City hall critic Nicole Frey launched the formal process to recall the mayor this fall in what she called a signal to council after delayed action on a number of issues, including high utility prices and approval of a “trap, neuter, release” program ... Read More »
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