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City of Medicine Hat eyes better grant approval system
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 21st, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City Hall will study how grant requests from nonprofit groups could be evaluated and potentially fulfilled. Coun. Ramona Robins told the regular meeting of council Tuesday that an obvious need exists, requests are being made and the city has resources to help community groups with money for building projects and equipment needs. Her colleagues ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s new green plan delayed a few months
By Medicine Hat News on February 21st, 2024
@MedicineHatNews An environmental framework for city operations due this spring could be delayed until the summer, council heard Tuesday. The “Environmental Framework and Action Plan” would seek ways to reduce energy and water use at city facilities. It was due to be finished in April, according to a draft report made public in late 2023. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commissioning Methanex’s new plant in Louisiana could be delayed through summer
By Medicine Hat News on February 21st, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Methanex says commissioning of its new methanol plant in Louisiana could be delayed until late summer after damage was found during the startup of the 1.8-million tonne methanol plant. The Vancouver-based company, which has a major plant in Medicine Hat, announced Tuesday that during the late-stage startup of the Geismar 3 plant, officials initiated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local Retired Teachers Association honours its past president
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 21st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat and District Retired Teachers Association was pleased to surprise one of their own with the 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award. The nominee in question, Mel Deydey, had served previously as the president of the local Alberta Retired Teacher’s Association branch for six years, including over some of the most difficult ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province to help more women into commercial trucking
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 21st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In an effort to bolster the numbers of drivers on the road and bridge a significant gender gap, the province is releasing grants to support women who seek to become professional drivers. In Alberta, women represent only 2.9 percent of commercial truckers, below the national rate of four per cent. There are currently roughly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Challenge claims Escort Bylaw too invasive
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 21st, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A court challenge of the city’s 40-year-old Escort Bylaw will proceed this week but without several witnesses called for by the plaintiff, who argues the process of getting a licence is onerous and gives police too much personal information. Since 1983, escort agencies have been required to hold a city business licence, undergo background ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff to host cats for family and felines event
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 20th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Redcliff Library will be hosting a handful of furry friends on Wednesday, in partnership with the Medicine Hat SPCA. After the success of previous cat cafes, says library manager Tracy Laternus, they’re excited to have a repeat event. “There will be approximately four cats from the SPCA free-roaming in the conference room, and we’ll ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre caregiver support groups running throughout the month
By Brendan Miller on February 20th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Members who are taking care of loved ones, family members or friends living with degenerative nerve diseases will be able to find assistance and connect with other caregivers during a series of support groups at the Veiner Centre. This week the facility is hosting support sessions for people providing care to others living with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Handy reused items coming to free pop-up store
By Medicine Hat News on February 20th, 2024
Police Point Park’s Interpretive Program is getting ready to host a free pop-up store aimed to bring members of the community together and help reduce waste on the planet. “Stuff Swap” will allow residents to share items they longer longer need but may have benefits to others in the community. Residents are asked to bring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local Family Day events draw large turnouts
By Brendan Miller on February 20th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Under the sunshine in Police Point Park families gathered to enjoy the warm weather and participate in activities held by the Kiwanis Club during one of several Family Day events held around the city on Monday. The annual event at Police Point Park was well attended and featured a scavenger hunt and free treats ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dialysis patient partnered with Subway to bring lunch for hospital staff
By James Tubb on February 17th, 2024
Anna Smith asmith@medicinehatnews.com Don Munro has been finding ways to show appreciation for the healthcare workers who have helped him during years of treatment in and out of hospital stays. That first involved handing out gift cards for the coffee shop in hospital atrium, but since it’s closed during his Saturday dialysis treatment, Munro switched ... Read More »
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