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Alberta NDP party leader Naheed Nenshi nominated as candidate for Edmonton-Strathcona
By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers on January 24th, 2025
Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi is hoping to soon have a riding to call his new political home. Nenshi, elected leader of the party last year, was named this week as the party’s candidate for when a by-election is called for the riding of Edmonton-Strathcona. That seat was held by former NDP leader Rachel Notley ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City of Brooks to waive some late utility fees due to Canada Post strike
By Medicine Hat News on January 24th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews BROOKS The City of Brooks will waive late fees on some bi-monthly utility bills that were held up during the postal strike at the end of 2025. City council voted Monday to reverse charges applied on bills issued after Nov. 15, 2024 and received added charges on December 17 and 18. If already paid, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC raises funds for hospital with PJ campaign
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 24th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The sport & event marketing and management students at Medicine Hat College are working with the Medicine Hat Health Foundation for their second annual PJ’s for a Purpose fundraiser. The concept asks for participating businesses and schools to donate $5 for each participating individual, who will then wear pajamas to work or class on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre hosting fraud prevention seminar; new drop-in coffee program
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 24th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com MEDICINE HAT NEWS Last year Medicine Hat Police reported an increase in phone scams, especially those targeting older residents like the ‘Grandparent Scam.’ Next month the Unison at Veiner Centre is getting ready to team up with Reality Bytes Inc. to host an hour-long scam prevention presentation to help older adults protect themselves from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province announces increased grant funding for Alberta’s artists
By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers on January 24th, 2025
The Alberta government has increased grant funding for the province’s artists. The funding was announced in Calgary Thursday at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium by Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir. The government is increasing its funding to the Alberta Foundation for the Arts by $4.5 million annually for the next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Negative effects related to screen time, social media discussed during series for parents
By BRENDAN MILLER on January 24th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com On average, children who spend too much time on screens and have set up a social media account before the age of 16 are more at risk of developing mental health issues including anxiety, depression and addiction. These two topics were discussed in detail Wednesday night during the first of a six-part discussion series ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AI plan near Pincher Creek
By Medicine Hat News on January 24th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News A U.S. tech firm has acquired a proposal to build a carbon-capture hub at a planned industrial site near Pincher Creek. Gryphon AI will acquire Canadian firm Captus Generation in a friendly takeover and continue work to develop the 850-acre project located 20 kilometres south of Pincher Creek. There, Captus operates ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff resident pleads guilt to tax evasion; man accused of using CO2 gun in robbery makes court appearance
By Medicine Hat News on January 24th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A Redcliff man incarcerated at the Drumheller Institution has pleaded guilty to tax evasion while similar charges against his spouse and company are expected to be dropped. Leslie Wayne Sands, 44, was also charged last spring with a criminal count of fraud over $5,000 and two counts of making false statements in regard to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kansas comes to Medicine Hat: Alexandra Middle School putting on Wonderful Wizard of Oz production
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 24th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alexandra Middle School is not in Kansas anymore, with the opening night for their production of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz fast approaching. The production was selected as something of a tribute, said Director Shelby Benedetto, who explained it was a favourite story of a friend who had recently passed. With the opening night ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calling aspiring police officers and firefighters; new Catholic school academy to prep students for first responder role
By BRENDAN MILLER on January 23rd, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Local students who dream of saving lives and enriching their community through public service will soon be able to enrol in a school academy that will provide them the necessary tools to become a police officer or firefighter. Next school year, the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education is opening an unique First Responder ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Upzoning OK’ed for duplex project
By Collin Gallant on January 23rd, 2025
@@CollinGallant Eight residential units can be built on five formerly single-family home lots in Saamis Heights after city council endorsed a zoning change on Monday. That means duplexes, according to the developer, not apartment buildings could also be built on the land now designated for medium-residential development. Approved 9-0, councillors said the duplex plans – ... Read More »
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