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Second union drive at Hat plant sites
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 24th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant An industrial union seeking to certify one major Medicine Hat manufacturing plants has now also applied to represent workers at another. Officials with Unifor, Local No. 4050, told the News on Friday that they have filed applications to become bargaining agent for 106 employees at the CF Industries fertilizer plant in northwest Medicine Hat. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gas company eyes power entry
By Medicine Hat News on February 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News The company that operates large natural gas storage and deliveries in southern Alberta is applying to build two electrical battery storage facilities in the province. Rockpoint Gas Storage is the majority owner and operator of the AECO Gas Storage Partnership, and has applied to construct a 40-megawatt battery facility near Countess ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Wildlife Federation conference opens at Medalta
By Medicine Hat News on February 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Hunters, conservationists, and nature enthusiasts alike gathered at Medalta Thursday to open the Alberta Wildlife Federation conference and general meeting. This year boasts a turnout of roughly 200 people over the course of the three-day event. It’s the second year they have been able to host the event since the pandemic. “We have representation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Wildlife Foundation reveals new identity
By Medicine Hat News on February 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Anna Smith Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Medicine Hat News Looking back on their past 100 years, the Alberta Wildlife Foundation has announced their new logo in order to give a fresh look to the years to come. The rebranding effort began last November, when they made the transition from the Alberta Fish and Game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court challenged on difference, if any, between escort and sex worker
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 23rd, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A woman charged in Medicine Hat as an unlicensed escort last year is challenging the municipal bylaw ticket as unconstitutional because she should be considered a sex worker. The distinction, the women’s legal agent argued in court Thursday, creates a basis for a legal challenge that the city unevenly applies licence fees and fines ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chief promises higher police presence in downtown core after public survey
By Brendan Miller on February 23rd, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Hatters are seemingly happy with police effort in Medicine Hat but growing concerns about downtown are in need of immediate attention, the city’s police chief says. Members of the Police Commission this week heard the results of Medicine Hat Police Service public survey conducted last fall evaluating citizens’ levels of satisfaction with performance of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local designer recognized for MHPS anniversary shoulder patch design
By Medicine Hat News on February 23rd, 2024
To commemorate the Medicine Hat Police Service’s 125th anniversary this year, police reached out to the community to design a shoulder patch to celebrate the occasion. The winning submission was designed and created by lifelong Medicine Hat resident Garet Van Riper, who was honoured at Wednesday’s Police Commission meeting with a shadowbox plaque and commemorative ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three charged in bear spray assaults
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 23rd, 2024
Three Medicine Hat males have been charged with assault where members of the public were exposed to bear spray. The Medicine Hat Police Service announced charges laid on the three men after months of investigation. In early December, MHPS responded to two separate reports of random bear spray assaults that occurred in the city. Police ... Read More »
1 responseHatters to take the polar plunge for Special Olympics
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 23rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Friday will see law enforcement, EMS and other brave souls taking the plunge at Athletic Park in the name of supporting the Special Olympics. As of writing, there are roughly 30 dedicated plungers, said Const. Dave Allen, though they expect a few last-minute entries. This year does hope to be larger than usual, due ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cash Cab host to close out teachers convention
By Brendan Miller on February 23rd, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Adam Growe, known as the host of the Canadian TV show “Cash Cab,” will be quizzing teachers this afternoon as the two-day southeastern Alberta Teachers Convention wraps up at tMedicine Hat College. Growe will be putting teachers in their students’ seats by hosting a game sow that will have educators answer questions based on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual bike run on its way to starting line
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 23rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Now a registered charity, and with the child who will benefit from this year’s fundraiser in mind, Ridin’ For Kids is ready to get to work. This marks the fourth year of the Ridin’ For Kids fundraiser, said Ivan Reimer, president of the Ridin’ For Kids Foundation. “It started just with a simple idea ... Read More »
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