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City retains law firm for any code of conduct issues
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 8th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The city has retained an Edmonton law firm to act “as needed” as an investigator if elected officials are accused of breaching council’s code of conduct, but there’s no official statement if such a complaint has been filed. On Tuesday, council agreed to retain Kingsgate Law, a business law practice based in Edmonton that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Expanding horizons and minds a focus at Prairie Rose
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 7th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com From flights, to firefighting, to expanding the agricultural mind, Prairie Rose Public Schools superintendent Reagan Weeks has plenty to be excited about as students return to class. The Flight Academy at Eagle Butte High School has evolved and is now a collegiate. “That will allow us to expand to have a fourth year of ... Read More »
1 responseLocal firefighting trio has winning attitude ahead of Fire Fit Nationals
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 7th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Fire Fit team is going to nationals next week. Josh Hauck, Steven Seymour and Michael Arnold are competing this year in memory of fellow firefighter Curtis Noble, who unexpectedly died last year. Team captain Seymour tells the News the team is excited to be heading to Sarnia next week. “I am ... Read More »
1 responseNew City of Medicine Hat power rate could come as early as next month
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 7th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Hatters can expect a new power rate next month as a larger review of the business philosophy of the city-owned power plant gets underway. On Tuesday, council approved $32 million in reserve funds to provide a “cost-pressure relief program” for residences and small business owners. That will provide $800 and $2,000, respectively, in credits ... Read More »
1 responseA breakdown of the city’s cost relief program
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 7th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews If you get a City of Medicine Hat power bill, you can expect to see a $400 credit on your next residential invoice, or $1,000 for small and medium business accounts, then half those amounts on the next two bills to follow. That’s the upshot of a “cost-pressure relief” program passed by Medicine Hat ... Read More »
1 responseHat students at all levels excited to return to classes
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 6th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The News visited several Medicine Hat public schools Tuesday to get a student perspective on returning to class after the summer break. First stop was Dr. Roy Wilson Learning Centre, where Berkley spoke about her summer and entering Grade 2. “My summer was spent with my cousins in Regina because that was where my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC trending in right direction: president
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 6th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Fall is one of the most exciting times to be on campus at Medicine Hat College. It’s a big deal for everybody – students, faculty, staff and administration. “Last year, I brought everyone together and celebrated the start of a new year. We talked about who we are as a college and what we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Frustrated Hatters fill chambers but mostly file out after getting improved utility relief
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 6th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant About 250 Hatters filled city council chambers Monday as councillors voted on relief options, promising to make their voices heard over soaring utility rates. Most lasted about 75 minutes and left after an improved package for ratepayers not only in the Hat, but also Redcliff and some Cypress County hamlets, was approved. Last week, ... Read More »
1 responseCity council OKs major utility relief package
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 6th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat city council has approved $33 million in “cost relief” over the next three months – one-third more than an initial proposal – while utility officials will study creating a “best in market” price for the fall ahead of a business model review. It’s a package to quell rising anger over perceived profiteering ... Read More »
1 responseOwn Cancer golf event raises $52K for centre in Calgary
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 6th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A relaxed golf fundraiser in August brought in big money for the fight against cancer. The locally organized “Own Cancer” event at Desert Blume Golf Club on Aug. 10 raised $52,000, offering 48 golfers two meals and a round of golf before a live auction in the evening. Proceeds support the provincewide campaign to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Briefs: Work on Ross Glen coulee trail to last into October
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 6th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Work to rehab a portion of the city’s Heritage Trail system near Ross Glen was set to begin Tuesday. The Ross Creek Coulee trail will be closed as a new culvert and asphalt are installed while users are diverted to sidewalks along a portion of Ross Glen Drive. City officials say the new culvert ... Read More »
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