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Wells close as efforts to sell ADM Mill land continue
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 11th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Work is again proceeding to permanently close in two natural gas wells that sit on the ADM Mill property, but it’s not clear whether that is foreshadowing ahead of a potential sale. A larger issue may be combining a number of land titles at the 110-year-old property, sources tell the News. In December, initial ... Read More »
1 responseIrvine community centre plan sparks controversy
By KENDALL KING on January 11th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County councillors are standing behind construction of the Irvine Community Resource Centre, despite opposition from a group of Irvine and area residents. First proposed in 2017, the centre – which will house the Irvine Community Library and two public meeting spaces – has long been an item of consideration for county council, but ... Read More »
1 responseRural counties want more say on renewable power projects
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 11th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A group of rural municipalities is looking to exert more local authority over how renewable power projects are approved by provincial regulators. On Tuesday, Cypress County council discussed joining an advocacy campaign being launched by the County of Rockyview, near Calgary, which would lobby the province and propose how to give local council’s more ... Read More »
1 responseGlobal Helium will search near Medicine Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 11th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Exploration company Global Helium says it has optioned a major land base south of Medicine Hat to look for the valued element in mature natural gas wells. The Calgary-based company announced Tuesday it has an agreement to drill one test well on land controlled by a large, but unnamed mineral rights holder. The result ... Read More »
1 responseSteps being taken by Prairie Rose to improve mental health of students, staff
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose Public Schools human resources manager Tammy Toews and division psychologist Greg Godard gave a presentation to the board Tuesday on employee wellness and the strategies in place. HONE Work + Life is a digital platform all employees can access, which measures criticism, fatigue, relationships, time constraints, pressure, engagement and overall well being. ... Read More »
1 responseOld Italian favourite set to reopen in Hat’s downtown
By KENDALL KING on January 11th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat restaurant D’Carlo Pasta House will soon be returning to the city, with a new downtown location set to open before the end of January. An Italian fusion restaurant specializing in custom-ordered pasta, D’Carlo was originally founded in 2002 by Hatter and chef Carlos Utrera. “How the restaurant started was I wanted pasta, ... Read More »
1 responseLocal ATA hosting public engagement event on education Jan. 26
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Teacher’s Association is holding a province-wide public engagement process as part of the Stand for Education campaign. Four large in-person roundtable discussions are taking place across the province and one is being held in Medicine Hat on Jan. 26. “We want to engage the public on what they want to see education ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Changes coming at CFB Suffield
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 10th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A mandatory all-staff meeting at CFB Suffield on Monday informed contractors and staff that operations are changing while a new purpose for the sprawling live-fire facility is determined. That comes after three years of reduced training by the British Army and shipments of equipment back to the United Kingdom. But, it doesn’t spell an ... Read More »
1 responseOutbreak of feline virus temporarily halts APARC adoptions
By KENDALL KING on January 10th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s APARC has closed adoptions for a minimum of three weeks following detection of two highly contagious viruses among its feline population. The animal welfare organization announced Jan. 4 that a case of feline calicivirus had been detected in its shelter, and in an effort to limit potential spread, animal visits and adoptions ... Read More »
1 responseMHC’s new VP/Provost settling into role
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 10th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com In late 2022, Medicine Hat College hired Dr. Nancy Brown as its new VP/Provost. Now six weeks into her new role, Brown says it’s “been fantastic, I’ve had a really warm welcome from so many people.” Brown has spent her time learning what has changed since she left five years ago for a position ... Read More »
1 responseDowntown YMCA shuts down temporarily Monday after power outage
By Medicine Hat News on January 10th, 2023
Concerns of a potential electrical fire temporarily closed the YMCA of Medicine Hat’s downtown location Monday morning, but the facility reopened several hours later, after responders determined there to be no fire. In a statement, the YMCA said at approximately 8 a.m. Monday morning, one-third of the facility power cut off. While investigating the cause ... Read More »
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