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87 families equipped at Lions Club Gear Up
By JAMES TUBB on September 9th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Lions Club hosted yet another Gear Up Event in August. On Aug. 19 and 20 the local club helped 87 families get their kids’ hockey and ringette equipment they would not be able to get ahead of the 2023-24 winter sport season. The dozens of kids helped is an increase of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!13 standouts will receive Community Spirit Awards in October
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 8th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Community Spirit Awards will be given to 13 recipients at a ceremony in mid-October. The biannual awards will be presented at a reception on Oct. 18 at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre. The “Heart of Medicine Hat” award winner is longtime local Make-a-Wish co-ordinator Donna Serr. The “change maker” award goes to Karen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ADC to hold second Fall Gather and Production Sale
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 8th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com It will be a night of fun, food and live entertainment Sept. 30 at Irvine School. Doors will open at 4 p.m. for the 2023 Agriculture Discovery Centre Fall Gather and Production Sale. As with last year, the ADC student executive will be giving tours to guests. Visitors will be able to view the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County’s solar debate with Aura Power comes under bizarre conditions
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 8th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A plan to place thousands of solar panels on dry farmland south of Medicine Hat is advancing with semi-formal talks between the developer, Aura Power, and the only registered opponent, Cypress County. The two sides met Wednesday in Dunmore at county council’s regular meeting in Dunmore to discuss the “Peace Butte” Solar project ahead ... Read More »
1 responseCity 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 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 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 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 »
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