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Alberta Parks seeking feedback on Elkwater marina project options
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 29th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public Library hosted an informational night Wednesday for the Ministry of Environment and Parks to seek the opinions of boat owners at the Elkwater Marina. Alberta Parks south region manager Peter Swain spoke with members of the public regarding the various options the province is considering in regards to the project, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Justin Wright says Albertans will be happy with upcoming budget
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 29th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Chief issues in the new sitting of the Alberta legislature will be provincial finances, the reorganization of health care and concerns about drought, according to Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright. The first-term MLA also said the budget itself will be a positive for the region. “It’s been a very good year,” Wright told the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drayton Valley man killed in collision with semi near Kindersley
By Medicine Hat News on February 28th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews An Alberta man has died after his car in collided with a semi-truck north of Kindersley, Sask. late on Feb. 23. RCMP in the region say the 35-year-old man from Drayton Valley was pronounced dead on the scene at Highway 21. Police say a third vehicle crashed into the scene following the initial collision. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Large religious convention returns to Medicine Hat in June
By Brendan Miller on February 28th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com It only took a matter of minutes for hotel rooms in Medicine Hat to sell out after the Jehovah’s Witnesses Convention announced a return to the city in June. More than 3,500 people are expected to travel to the city to attend the large convention that runs June 21-23 at Co-op Place, creating a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nominations open for Bow Island council byelection
By Medicine Hat News on February 28th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Nominations are now open to fill a vacant seat on Bow Island town council. Coun. Lyle Tuchscher resigned from the position Jan. 26 in a letter to council that was accepted Feb. 12. This week, council approved the process that would have a byelection held May 15. Nomination day would be held April 17 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Chamber of Commerce’s Home and Leisure Show opens Friday
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 28th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The 2024 Home and Leisure Tradeshow opens its doors Friday, inviting residents to see what more than150 vendors from the city and beyond have on offer. The show, managed by the Medicine Hat and District Chamber of Commerce, features tables from various industries, from renovation and real estate to agriculture and health care. “We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Industry demanding stability after renewables pause ends
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 28th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A review of how proposals to build wind and solar projects in Alberta are weighed and approved concludes Thursday, bringing calls from renewables energy companies to bring in reasonable rules to stabilize the sector. An Aug. 3, Premier Danielle Smith announced that all new final approvals would halt as the Alberta Utilities Commission launched ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat artists explore urban forests in interdisciplinary project
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 28th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Monday night gathered artists and scientists alike at the Ómahksípiitaa at Medicine Hat College to view works of the Pulse of the Urban Forest exhibit. The exhibition is part of Urban Trees an interdisciplinary project funded by an impact climate grant through Colleges and Institutes Canada. Spearheaded by instructor Brent Smith, the initiative leverages ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre offers free income tax clinic for seniors
By Brendan Miller on February 28th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Starting Thursday the Unison at Veiner Centre will be offering a free clinic to help seniors complete their income taxes. Volunteers will be on hand to help seniors and AHIS clients fill out their income tax returns at no charge. “We have some volunteers that helped us out with regards to filling out those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro Bull Riders series returns to Medicine Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 28th, 2024
PBR is on the way this fall to Medicine Hat. The Professional Bull Riders Canada’s Elite Cup Series will buck into the city on Oct. 19 for the PBR Medicine Hat Classic at Co-op Place. It’s the fourth time PBR has held an event in Medicine Hat and will be the ninth of a 10-event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta finance minister coming to Hat next week to discuss budget
By Medicine Hat News on February 28th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Finance Minister Nate Horner, who will present the next provincial budget on Thursday, will be in Medicine Hat next week to discuss it with local business leaders. The local Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon March 6 featuring an address from Horner on the subject of provincial finances. The event at Chinook Village ... Read More »
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