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Trio charged after ALERT seizes drugs and cash from four locations
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 12th, 2022
More than $15,000 in drugs and cash were seized following an investigation last week. On Oct. 27 and 28 search warrants were executed by ALERT Medicine Hat’s Organized Crime Section on three locations in the city and one in Redcliff. Police say they seized 104 grams of methamphetamine, 28 grams of fentanyl, $3,180 in cash, ... Read More »
1 responseCypress County solar play delayed months over supply issues
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 11th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The completion of a solar power facility north east of Medicine Hat has been delayed by several months due to supply chain issues. Elemental Energy is building the Chappice Lake Solar facility near Bowmanton, 35 km from the city, in Cypress County. This week the Alberta Utility Commission approved a time extension for construction, ... Read More »
1 responseBusiness Briefs: SaskPower commits to another 700 MW in renewables by 2027
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 11th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant SaskPower will add 700 megawatts of renewable power production to its system located in the south-central region of that province by 2027. That would entail 400-megawatts of wind and 300 solar, according to a release from the Crown power producer on Nov. 7. Saskatchewan has previously called for private-sector proposals to build and operate ... Read More »
1 responseFirehall Theatre members elated to return to the stage
By KENDALL KING on November 11th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Firehall Theatre Society is making a triumphant return to stage with its production of The Little Mermaid, following two years of challenge and uncertainty. The non-profit community theatre group has been operating in Medicine Hat since 1976, originally gaining traction for its lunch box theatre shows, which spanned anywhere from 10-60 minutes ... Read More »
1 responsePremier lays out plans to tackle rural issues
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 11th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Premier and local MLA Danielle Smith outlined her plan to address rural concerns at a conference of leaders of Alberta’s counties and municipal districts in Edmonton on Thursday, stating improving health care, her proposals on well-abandonment and the relationship between local government as keys. Separately, she sent a mandate letter to Public Safety Minister ... Read More »
2 responsesUnofficial poll-by-poll results for Brooks-MH byelection
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 11th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Unofficial poll-by-poll results by party from the Nov. 8 Brooks-Medicine Hat byelection as posted by Elections Alberta. Results will be made official Nov. 18, 2022. (Some polls combined and described by geographic area rather than numerically for clarity). Area TIP NDP WIPA AP UCP Bassano town/region (3 polls) 8 30 4 94 184 Rosemary ... Read More »
1 responseVeiner Centre’s member appreciation open house Nov. 15
By Medicine Hat News on November 11th, 2022
Medicine Hat and area seniors are invited to a night out at the Veiner Centre during its Membership Appreciation Open House, held Nov. 15 from 4:30-8 p.m. Hosted by Medicine Hat College Nursing practicum students, the event features an assortment of appetizers, live music performed by Rusty Nails and dancing. Admission is $10 per person, ... Read More »
1 responseLocal chocolate shop celebrates 20 years since start-up in Kelowna
By KENDALL KING on November 11th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Annegret and Robert Jung are celebrating 20 years of operating their chocolate store Annegret’s Fine European Chocolates. Started in Kelowna, Annegret’s first opened in Medicine Hat two years ago, when the Jungs moved to the city to be closer to their family. “We opened up in 2020 and it was very successful,” said Robert. ... Read More »
1 responseEasing utility costs a top priority: Smith
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 10th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Premier and new area MLA Danielle Smith told Hatters Wednesday she will make tackling the rising cost of living a top priority for her government heading toward an election in six months and expected high utility rates this winter. That could put into limbo a package of City of Medicine Hat utility relief options ... Read More »
1 responseCorrection to Saturday’s jobless rate story
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 10th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Saturday report on the unemployment rate in Alberta included an error that confused comparisons of job growth between monthly and yearly differences. The report stated Alberta’s jobless rate fell to 5.2 per cent in October and cited Jobs Minister Brian Jean’s statement that 14,000 more Alberta had full-time jobs compared to September 2021. ... Read More »
1 responseLions Club drumming up gift cards for first responders
By KENDALL KING on November 10th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The Lions Club of Medicine Hat is partnering with local businesses to recognize and thank health-care workers and first responders with a gift card giveaway, scheduled to take place Nov. 26. Open to hospital, fire service and police service staff, the giveaway includes more than 150 gift cards for a variety of Medicine Hat ... Read More »
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