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Industry demanding stability after renewables pause ends
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 28th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A review of how proposals to build wind and solar projects in Alberta are weighed and approved concludes Thursday, bringing calls from renewables energy companies to bring in reasonable rules to stabilize the sector. An Aug. 3, Premier Danielle Smith announced that all new final approvals would halt as the Alberta Utilities Commission launched ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drayton Valley man killed in collision with semi near Kindersley
By Medicine Hat News on February 28th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews An Alberta man has died after his car in collided with a semi-truck north of Kindersley, Sask. late on Feb. 23. RCMP in the region say the 35-year-old man from Drayton Valley was pronounced dead on the scene at Highway 21. Police say a third vehicle crashed into the scene following the initial collision. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Large religious convention returns to Medicine Hat in June
By Brendan Miller on February 28th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com It only took a matter of minutes for hotel rooms in Medicine Hat to sell out after the Jehovah’s Witnesses Convention announced a return to the city in June. More than 3,500 people are expected to travel to the city to attend the large convention that runs June 21-23 at Co-op Place, creating a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nominations open for Bow Island council byelection
By Medicine Hat News on February 28th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Nominations are now open to fill a vacant seat on Bow Island town council. Coun. Lyle Tuchscher resigned from the position Jan. 26 in a letter to council that was accepted Feb. 12. This week, council approved the process that would have a byelection held May 15. Nomination day would be held April 17 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Chamber of Commerce’s Home and Leisure Show opens Friday
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 28th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The 2024 Home and Leisure Tradeshow opens its doors Friday, inviting residents to see what more than150 vendors from the city and beyond have on offer. The show, managed by the Medicine Hat and District Chamber of Commerce, features tables from various industries, from renovation and real estate to agriculture and health care. “We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat artists explore urban forests in interdisciplinary project
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 28th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Monday night gathered artists and scientists alike at the Ă“mahksĂpiitaa at Medicine Hat College to view works of the Pulse of the Urban Forest exhibit. The exhibition is part of Urban Trees an interdisciplinary project funded by an impact climate grant through Colleges and Institutes Canada. Spearheaded by instructor Brent Smith, the initiative leverages ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro Bull Riders series returns to Medicine Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 28th, 2024
PBR is on the way this fall to Medicine Hat. The Professional Bull Riders Canada’s Elite Cup Series will buck into the city on Oct. 19 for the PBR Medicine Hat Classic at Co-op Place. It’s the fourth time PBR has held an event in Medicine Hat and will be the ninth of a 10-event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta finance minister coming to Hat next week to discuss budget
By Medicine Hat News on February 28th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Finance Minister Nate Horner, who will present the next provincial budget on Thursday, will be in Medicine Hat next week to discuss it with local business leaders. The local Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon March 6 featuring an address from Horner on the subject of provincial finances. The event at Chinook Village ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre offers free income tax clinic for seniors
By Brendan Miller on February 28th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Starting Thursday the Unison at Veiner Centre will be offering a free clinic to help seniors complete their income taxes. Volunteers will be on hand to help seniors and AHIS clients fill out their income tax returns at no charge. “We have some volunteers that helped us out with regards to filling out those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds provide $1.6M for housing in Bow Island
By Brylan Span Local Journalism Initiative on February 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews BOW ISLAND Bow Island is one of six Alberta towns that will receive federal government funding to get affordable housing built faster. Money comes from an application the town made to the federal Housing Accelerator Fund to fast-track the construction of housing by eliminating barriers that are slowing up new construction, as outlined by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Forty Mile Reeve remembered as optimist by council
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 27th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Former Reeve of the County of Forty Mile No. 8, Bryne Lengyel, is remembered fondly by those who knew him. Lengyel passed away on Feb. 20 at the age of 75, after his years as a farmer, councillor, and as a young man, musician. “He was on council with me for two terms, so ... Read More »
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