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City’s clean energy plan working through ‘ugly picture’
By Collin Gallant on September 7th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s “clean energy strategy” is not a “to-do” list because of ongoing regulatory and technological flux as well as changing power markets, city energy administrators said Thursday. However, they told a council committee they have identified the challenges as well as potential options for when the picture becomes clear, but falling power prices ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jobless rate in MH-Lethbridge region on the downward trend
By Medicine Hat News on September 7th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The jobless rate in Medicine Hat-Lethbridge region was almost a point lower in August compared to a year ago, Statistics Canada data revealed Friday. The regional unemployment rate of 5.4 per cent last month is eight-tenths of a percentage point less than in August 2023, though slightly higher than the 5.2 per cent rate ... Read More »
1 responsePublic can now comment on 150 MW solar proposal in Cypress County
By Medicine Hat News on September 7th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A plan to build a major new solar field near the Cypress County hamlet of MacNeil – near the Empress plant sites – is now open for public comment. EDP Renewables plans to build the “Blue Bridge Solar Park” on portions of 18 different quarter-sections near the intersection of Highway 41 and Township Road ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATA expands campaign calling out lack of per student funding
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 6th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com As the new school year is underway the Alberta Teachers Association has launched the second phase of its media advertising campaign targeted at informing Albertans of the province’s lack of educational funding per student, which ranks the lowest in Canada according to Statistics Canada. The campaign called ‘Stop the Excuses’ was founded last year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inaugural Top 7 Over 70 honoured
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 6th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Community Foundation of Medicine Hat and Southeast Alberta introduced recipients for the inaugural Top 7 Over 70 project during an announcement at Connaught Golf Club on Thursday afternoon. The seven recipients of the recognition project were not honoured for life achievements but instead celebrated for new skills, activities, businesses and projects ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court Briefs: Not guilty plea entered in arson case
By Medicine Hat News on September 6th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Hat man accused of starting a fire to collect an insurance settlement has pleaded not guilty to the charge and may have a trial date determined later this month. Court of Justice at Medicine Hat heard Thursday that a Crown prosecutor based in Red Deer is handling the prosecution of Keith Leonard Knight, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City balks at grant tied to four-plexes
By Collin Gallant on September 6th, 2024
@@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat will take a pass on applying for a second round of federal Housing Accelerator funds after planning officials said required conditions on grants could trigger expensive infrastructure requests. Council voted to take no action Tuesday night on what had been called another chance to access money to tackle housing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City hires new permanent director of public services
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 6th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat has introduced its new managing director of public services who will officially commence the role on Oct. 1. Joseph Hutter holds a Masters of Public Policy from the University of Calgary, and is joining the City of Medicine Hat from the Town of Nobleford, where he has served as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National unmanned aircraft competition coming to Medicine Hat in 2025
By Medicine Hat News on September 6th, 2024
The Aerial Evolution Association of Canada has announced that the 2025 National Student Unmanned Aircraft Systems Competition will be hosted in Medicine Hat. The event marks a significant milestone for the region, known for its rich history in aerospace and UAS, including the unique Foremost UAS Test Range and the renowned DRDC Suffield Research Centre, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plea deal in complex internet porn case results in two-year conditional sentence
By Medicine Hat News on September 6th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Brooks man was handed a two-year conditional sentence Thursday for sharing intimate videos of a female with whom he had a complex relationship involving sex, narcotics and the consensual production of some internet pornography. The now 45-year-old man will be allowed to serve the sentence in the community under strict conditions, including no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Exterior incident leads to brief hold and secure procedure at St. Mary’s School
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 6th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com St. Mary’s School went into hold and secure protocols for roughly 30 minutes Thursday morning following a potential threat outside the building. Parents were quick to receive emails from the Catholic school division providing details on the hold and secure that was issued at 11:15 a.m. and was all cleared by 11.47 a.m. During ... Read More »
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