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Brooks Court of Justice fully open again after two years of upgrades
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 5th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Upgrades at Brooks Court of Justice are complete, according to a release from the province’s ministries of Justice and Infrastructure. The work, costing $4.6 million, was complete over the last two years and briefly required matters in Brooks to be held in Medicine Hat court centre. The facility in Brooks is now fully operational ... Read More »
1 responseHigh praise and crucial cash raised at ADC gala
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 5th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The gym at Irvine School was packed full for the Agriculture Discovery Centre’s second annual Fall Production and Harvest Sale. The gala event raised $30,677 during the evening with all funds to be invested into new programming and initiatives for students at Irvine School. Student MCs for the evening were Heather Vossler, vice president ... Read More »
1 responseFederal funding for local carbon capture will total $5 million
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 5th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A federal grant announced but not detailed in 2022 to help the city develop carbon capture project will be worth $5 million, according to Natural Resources Canada and City of Medicine Hat energy department officials. “Project Clear Horizon” was one of nine projects to garner support from the Ottawa’s Carbon Management Strategy fund, which ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil to consider Stampede funding but says $14M is a lot
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 5th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The Medicine Hat Stampede needs a $35-million expansion and upgrade to its grandstand to make it safe and keep pace with other fairs in southern Alberta, officials told city council Tuesday. It would also keep the Hat on the radar as the Highway 3 agri-food corridor is developed, but would require the City of ... Read More »
1 responseWorld Teacher Day: Comfort leads to growth in Michelle Conway’s class
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 5th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com In Michelle Conway’s class at Webster Niblock School, the Grade 2s begin the day at the table of their choice doing different activities. “When the kids arrive, we do a soft start,” explained Conway. “We have a breakfast program at our schools, so lots of kids go and get breakfast. It’s a way to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Curling Club hosting fundraising event Nov. 18
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 5th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Curling Club has announced a fundraising event in November. The local club, which added centre to its name in place of club in September, announced Wednesday it will be hosting a fundraiser titled, Caring 4 Curling Fundraising Event on Nov. 18 at the MHCC. The event will include a silent auction, 50/50, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan opens up flu, COVID vaccinations Oct. 10
By James Tubb on October 4th, 2023
As Albertans await details about the provincial respiratory immunization campaign, COVID and flu vaccinations in Saskatchewan will begin Oct. 10 after that province’s booking system opened Tuesday. “It’s important to remember that you’re not only protecting yourself against illness — you’re protecting your family and friends as well,” said Health Minister Everett Hindley, also the ... Read More »
2 responsesSouth Alberta Fire Rescue Academy another win for PRPS
By James Tubb on October 4th, 2023
The first year of the South Alberta Fire Rescue Academy is now in full swing. Students from Eagle Butte have been learning in the classroom while also receiving hands-on training at the Cypress County Fire Services Dunmore Station. This year is a pilot project with Grade 11 students receiving six certificates and Grade 12s four. ... Read More »
1 responseCatholic elementary teacher Landon Fritz has found where he belongs
By James Tubb on October 4th, 2023
Samantha Johnson reporter@medicinehatnews.com It’s World Teacher Day on Thursday and this year’s theme is ‘teachers at the heart of education recovery.’ To honour the day, the News caught up with Landon Fritz, who works for the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education teaching a Grade 4/5 split class at St. Louis School. With about 100 ... Read More »
1 responseAs council readied rate offering debate, lower default price announced
By James Tubb on October 4th, 2023
Medicine Hat News A new “default rate” for power has been announced as usual on the first business day of the month, just as Medicine Hat city councillors were prepared to debate changes to rate offerings later on Tuesday. Each month, the City of Medicine Hat utility department announces its monthly rate for customers without ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council eying single power price for 3-month blocks
By James Tubb on October 4th, 2023
Collin Gallant cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A single price to be updated quarterly for Medicine Hat city electricity customers would be based on a long-term market outlook that sees power prices declining, according to city utility staffers. But, that won’t be debated until council debates the proposed “interim rate,” and Hatters will have their say at a ... Read More »
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