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Two major Alberta unions fight over solar workers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 12th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Two of the largest private-sector unions in Alberta have filed competing applications to represent renewable construction workers at a project in southern Alberta. Workers with Goldbeck Solar in Drumheller reportedly demonstrated at the end of November over a lack of live-out pay for employees who travel from Brooks and Medicine Hat to work on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monday in Medicine Hat, Dec. 11
By James Tubb on December 10th, 2023
Medicine Hat News Santa Claus coming to town He sees you when you’re sleeping and will also be traveling from the Big Marble Go Centre to the Medicine Hat Mall along major routes this evening. The Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Parade, sponsored by IG Wealth, will leave the northside leisure centre lcoation at 5:30 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paws-itively best friends; service dog transforms Hatter’s life
By Brendan Miller on December 9th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A tragic head injury in 2021 changed the life of 22-year-old Kerian McCormick, leaving him with long-lasting mental health and mobility issues. Due to his injuries, McCormick was forced to quit his job as a child caregiver and now relies on disability support. It was during this difficult time McCormick met a Red Fox ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City unveils 25-year environmental roadmap
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 9th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant An environmental road map for the City of Medicine Hat does not set hard targets for energy reduction or water conservation over the next 25 years, but says community-wide changes are the goal through education and operational measures. The largest of which – potentially adding low-emission energy production to its utility company – is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business Briefs: City will renovate, restore Saamis Tepee in five-month project next year
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 9th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Saamis Tepee will go dark next summer as major renovation work is scheduled between April and October, the city of Medicine Hat announced Friday. In spring of 2024 work will begin to repaint the entire 215-foot-tall structure, including masts, while the current red and blue “zig zag” portion will be matched to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Rose moves forward despite lingering pandemic effects
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 9th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Assistant superintendent for Prairie Rose Public Schools Boyd Craven presented the 2022-23 Annual Education Results Report to the board of trustees at the last meeting. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be evident and PRPS is continuing to work with schools to close learning gaps for students. Adding additional literacy resources and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Is a stint at premier and two failed retries enough for Notley as leader?
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 9th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Was it really nine years ago that this column detailed the growing excitement inside the Alberta New Democratic party for new leader Rachel Notley? In Nov. 2014, most eyes were on new PC party leader Jim Prentice. He was set to enter the Alberta Legislature as premier, when about three dozen NDPers gathered at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Documentary film puts spotlight on importance of community connections
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 9th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Great Disconnect, a documentary film exploring the importance of community connections in what is being called the age of isolation, sparked conversations closer to home following a screening at the Medicine Hat Public Library on Thursday. Shantel Ottenbreit, who works with the City of Medicine Hat development department, is also part of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS warn drivers that Holiday Season is also check stop season
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 9th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Police Service is once again reminding drivers to plan ahead to ensure a safe ride home this Holiday Season. Some of the check stops will be advertised, including one held this weekend and one on Dec. 15, while others will not. Check stops will be conducted at various times through the day. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPSD education report shows improvement in several areas
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 8th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division’s annual education results report was approved by the board of trustees at their latest meeting following an overview by director of student programming Cody Edwards. The report begins with the Spring 2023 Education Plan with goals for optimal learning, thinking and acting inclusively, wellness, and truth and reconciliation. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair arrested, charged over stolen property
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 8th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Police Service made two arrests Thursday in connection to stolen property. A Medicine Hat mana and woman have been charged with several offences after an investigation from Medicine Hat’s ALERT regional property crime unit. Police say the investigation began in early November, and on Nov. 21 and 22, with help from MHPS, ... Read More »
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