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Jazz singer-songwriter Ellen Doty performing at Esplanade on Thursday

By KENDALL KING on January 17th, 2023

kking@medicinehatnews.com Jazz singer-songwriter Ellen Doty is ready to light up the Esplanade’s stage on Thursday. Known for her unique blend of jazz, soul, folk, pop and indie, the Alberta musician is performing as part of the Esplanade’s On Stage Series. “It’s going to be a beautiful evening of music,” Doty told the News. “There will ... Read More »

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Becoming an accredited photographer

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 17th, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com It’s no small feat to become an accredited photographer through the Professional Photographers of Canada. Hari Singh of Medicine Hat, who is accredited in both commercial and performing artists, failed several times before receiving his accreditation. “Very few pass on the first attempt,” explained Singh. “You submit 10 images and all of them have ... Read More »

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Invest Medicine Hat talks on hold

By COLLIN GALLANT on January 17th, 2023

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council voted against setting a Day 1 priority of economic development for the new city manager, though all seemingly agree its an urgent priority. But five councillors voted against a motion by Mayor Linnsie Clark on Monday directing a new plan for be drawn up by incoming hire Ann Mitchell soon after she ... Read More »

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Multi-family housing, larger commercial projects up, new home construction and renovations down in 2022

By COLLIN GALLANT on January 17th, 2023

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Multi-family housing and larger commercial projects kept construction totals up in 2022, while new home and renovations faltered, according to year-end figures. The City of Medicine Hat’s planning, building and development service counter reports that over all categories, 664 permits issued in the past 12 months were attached to estimates of $75.5 million. That’s ... Read More »

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Drop will add about $1 million to cost of turbine’s purchase, installation

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 17th, 2023

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A short drop will add about $1 million to the cost of upgrades at the city’s power generation station, councillors heard on Monday. In late 2021, council approved plans to keep a spare major turbine generator in the city in case of breakdown as well as add systems to make future change-outs much faster ... Read More »

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StoryWalk begins Jan. 27 at Police Point Park

By Medicine Hat News on January 17th, 2023

The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program and Medicine Hat Public Library are inviting Hatters to share in their collaborative winter StoryWalk, available at Police Point Park from Jan. 27 to Feb. 28. StoryWalk is a free family-friendly activity which promotes outdoor learning as it invites Hatters to traverse park trails while reading along with a children’s ... Read More »

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Chef returns to Clubhouse Restaurant as operator

By KENDALL KING on January 17th, 2023

kking@medicinehatnews.com When trained chef Sourav Saha first came to Medicine Hat in 2015, he found a position working at The Clubhouse Restaurant at Paradise Valley Golf Course. Now eight years later, Saha is returning to The Clubhouse, but this time, it’s as the establishment’s operator. The current owner of Medicine Hat’s Rosewood Bistro and Rosewood ... Read More »

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Health foundation, Davis GMC partner for fundraiser

By Medicine Hat News on January 17th, 2023

Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation and Davis GMC Buick have partnered to introduce a new raffle fundraiser titled Driving Donations for Local Healthcare. From now until May 11, southeast Albertans are able to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a 2022 GMC Terrain SLT, equipped with a 1.5 litre, four-cylinder engine, two-toned ... Read More »

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Several unions sign new deals in region, across the province

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 17th, 2023

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A late-year summary of collective bargaining settlements shows large wage increases in construction and food processing, as well as some new contracts in the southeast region. The County of Forty Mile and its 48 workers represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local No. 3395, have a new four-year deal that includes a ... Read More »

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MHCBE weighs benefits of November break, late start to school year

By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 14th, 2023

reporter@medicinehatnews.com At the regularly scheduled board meeting of the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education on Tuesday, there was extensive discussion about the 2023-24 calendar. From feedback received, three themes emerged: Start the school year for students after the long weekend, continue with the November weeklong break and coordinate the school year with Medicine Hat ... Read More »

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Another proposed solar power facility in Cypress County going before regulators for approval

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 14th, 2023

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News Another major solar power facility proposed to be built in northern Cypress County is going before regulators for approval — the third in a little more than a month for the area near Medicine Hat The “Estuary Solar Power Plant” would be built to produce 200 megawatts of power from arrays ... Read More »

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