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Company proposing power line route in Cypress County has altered plan
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 16th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The route of a planned power line in Cypress County, which faced opposition from landowners, has been changed, according to a new notice from the Alberta Utilities Commission. Enerfin Canada had proposed connecting the Winnifred Wind farm, to be built in the County of Forty Mile, from the AltaLink Holsom substation on Range Road ... Read More »
1 responseIrrigation districts keeping tabs on flood potential
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 16th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com As water levels and flow continue to rise throughout much of Alberta, irrigation districts are closely monitoring for flooding potential. “At this point, we’re just vigilant as to the flows coming at us,” Eastern Irrigation District general manager Ivan Freisen told the News. “Beyond that, there’s no other extraordinary actions we’re taking.” Freisen confirmed, ... Read More »
2 responsesMcCain’s, Western Tractor dolling out free fries to help Ukrainian refugees
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 16th, 2022
French-fry maker McCain’s is teaming up with Western Tractor to support relief efforts for Ukrainian refugees. In support of Free Fry Day and Ukrainian Refugees, McCain’s is giving away frozen potato products Friday at Western Tractor dealerships across southern Alberta, with monetary donations and new supplies accepted. Those interested can stop by the Medicine Hat ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta Health Services home rehabilitation teams accepting clients in the South zone
By Medicine Hat News on June 16th, 2022
Alberta Health Services’ South Zone Home Rehabilitation Teams are accepting new clients in Medicine Hat and Lethbridge. Launched in 2017, HRTs work with clients who have recently experienced a decline in independence, function or mobility. Teams are multi-disciplinary, comprised of health and wellness specialists in a variety of fields, including occupational, physical and recreation therapy, ... Read More »
1 responseArkell, police interaction reviewed at fatality inquiry
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 16th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Christopher Arkell told police to call him “Cowboy” as he threatened to shoot the policeman blocking the driveway to his Cypress County acreage on March 22, 2014, the officer in charge of the situation told a fatality inquiry this week. He wanted out, wanted to see his wife, wanted to drive south, toward Township ... Read More »
2 responsesMcCoy valedictorian learned true value of in-person learning
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 16th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Monsignor McCoy High School valedictorian Camila Tirado Ribero crossed the stage and is now looking toward the next step in her academic journey. Tirado Ribero graduated alongside her classmates on May 26, in what was McCoy’s first graduation ceremony since the beginning of the pandemic. While she admits being nervous prior to the ceremony ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former NAIT president takes city interim CAO role
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 15th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council has gone to the world of academia to find an interim city manager while the search for a permanent top administrator continues. Glenn Feltham, best known for heading the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, was named to the interim position Tuesday, one day after council discussed the move in a meeting on ... Read More »
1 responseCity celebrates COVID stimulus projects
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 15th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com City officials, community partners and the public gathered at Medicine Hat’s Towne Square on Tuesday to celebrate completion of 18 provincially and federally funded COVID stimulus projects. In total, the city received $18.4 million in funding through Alberta’s Municipal Stimulus Program and the federal government’s Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. “These programs provided communities ... Read More »
1 responseBarnes mulls options as UCP leader race builds
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 15th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Drew Barnes is considering his position in the United Conservative Party leadership race, including the potential to mount his own campaign to become leader and thereby premier. The party released rules Tuesday for the contest to replace Jason Kenney, and now the race has grown to at least eight since the outgoing premier announced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PRPS board chair Cathy Hogg honoured with legacy award
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 15th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose Public School’s board chair, Cathy Hogg, is being recognized for her longtime contribution to public education with the Public School Board Association of Alberta’s Dick Barker Legacy Award. Hogg received the award during PSBAA’s annual awards evening on June 4, following her nomination by Nicole Buchanan, Red Deer Public Schools’ board chair. ... Read More »
1 responseArkell fatal standoff led to armoured car purchase
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 15th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A 2014 standoff that escalated within an hour from initial contact to shooting the suspect dead, led to several operational changes within the Medicine Hat Police Service and the purchase of an armoured car. Local police officers testifying at this week’s fatality inquiry into the shooting of Christopher Arkell said they followed procedure as ... Read More »
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