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Pair of workshops tonight, tomorrow to focus on Strong Towns initiative
By Medicine Hat News on November 28th, 2023
The Community Action Lab of Medicine Hat is holding two public workshops this week. The first, Fixing the Housing Crisis Here at Home, happens tonight at the Esplanade starting at 7 p.m. Chuck Marohn, founder of Strong Towns, will be speaking at the event. Everyone is invited to join in a conversation following the presentation, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charges laid in serious parking lot assault
By Medicine Hat News on November 28th, 2023
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@@MedicineHatNews Police have charged one male and one youth from Medicine Hat in connection to a serious assault the occurred outside a hotel on the evening of May 12. Police responded to a report of a serious assault in the rear parking lot of a local hotel that left one victim with serious, life-threatening injuries. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Multiple authors in one spot for community meet-and-greet turns out to be successful plan
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 28th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Public Library’s successful meet-and-greet event on Saturday came about because so many local authors ask to speak at the library and it made sense to set aside a specific day for a group to gather and share their work at the same time. Adult and community librarian Miranda Leduc asked to take ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major renovations and upgrades begin at women’s emergency shelter
By Brendan Miller on November 28th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society broke ground toward significant renovations to modernize its emergency shelter Monday. The 11-bed shelter opened its doors in 1999 and has grown to 30 beds within the original footprint. “It used to be for 11 beds and maybe 11 staff, and now we have about 25 staff and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Committee considers value of Towne Square market pods
By Brendan Miller on November 28th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com City staff on Monday presented the 2023 seasonal overview of Towne Square to members of the public services committee. Located kitty corner to city hall on First Street SE, Towne Square offers an open canopy area with LED lighting and two adjacent parking lots that offer monthly permits. Currently there are eight market pods ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arrest made four months following Brooks homicide
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 28th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews An arrest has been made in a July homicide in Brooks, the RCMP in that city announced Monday. Tesfahiwot Haile, 41, was found in life-threatening condition in an apartment complex on July 23, and died in hospital three days later. On Nov. 23, the RCMP Major Crimes Unit in conjunction with members of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nonprofit organization taking weight off for cancer patients, caregivers
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 28th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Wellspring Alberta is a nonprofit charity offering free cancer support resources for adults living with cancer, along with their caregivers and supporters, ensuring nobody faces the disease alone. Outreach manager Rebecca Perkins said, “We provide an extensive range of free programs and services for anyone living with any type of cancer at any stage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff fees stand pat, mostly
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 28th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The cost of ice time, business licences and getting a new water line could be rising in the town of Redcliff in 2024, though most other fees will remain the same in a proposal put to town council on Monday night. Annual revision of fees were presented to council, showing the largest proposed increase ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sovereignty Act on net-zero could pose issues for city
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 28th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Premier Danielle Smith says invoking the “Alberta Sovereignty Act” will lock Ottawa out of meddling in the provincial grid, but it is not known if it will also lock Medicine Hat out of accessing federal grants for power projects. The government introduced a resolution Monday afternoon to direct officials at provincial entities not to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monday in Medicine Hat, Nov. 27
By James Tubb on November 27th, 2023
Medicine Hat News According to a variety of media sources, this week could provide further drama in the ongoing disagreement between the Danielle Smith government and Ottawa over clean electricity grid regulations. Details as well could be released on the province’s support for carbon capture and sequestration projects. Both issues have major implications for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Party seeks new leader and president to replace outgoing members
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 25th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Alberta Party board of directors says it is committed to the party and will seek a new president and leader early in the new year. Barry Morishita stepped down in October after two years at the head of the party, and a release Friday states party president Sid Kobewka has also resigned. Morishita, ... Read More »
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