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Regional unemployment falls to 2.8 per cent for December
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 7th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat’s unemployment rate pushed even lower in December, falling to 2.8 per cent for December in the combined Hat-Lethbridge economic region. That is down one-tenth of a percentage point from November and less than half the 6.5 per cent rate recorded at the end of 2021. The current rate is also half the ... Read More »
1 responseNew initiative aims to increase tourism
By KENDALL KING on January 7th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com A new initiative led by Travel Alberta and partner organization Twenty31 Consulting Inc., aims to enhance tourism in the Medicine Hat to Lethbridge area through community engagement, collaboration and strategic development. Part of a larger province-wide tourism development plan, the initiative is focused on the creation of a cohesive strategy – called a destination ... Read More »
1 responseUse fixed rates to your advantage, U of C prof tells Hatters
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 7th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Utility rate analysts are urging Albertans to consider signing new long-term fixed contracts to save money as Alberta’s power rates surge in early 2023 – unless you live in Medicine Hat. But, that’s only for the time being and not necessarily a critique of local offerings, but the result of particular local policy, stressed ... Read More »
1 responseMan convicted of local sex assaults in 2011 released
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 6th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A man convicted of a string of sexual assaults in Medicine Hat has been released from prison and is considered a high risk to reoffend, according to the Calgary Police Service. Shaun Gereald Desruisseaux, 43, was sentenced to 12 years in jail after he was apprehended in 2011 during an afternoon break-in to a ... Read More »
1 responseCity getting to trail system after bout of Holiday winter weather
By Medicine Hat News on January 6th, 2023
The City of Medicine Hat said in a Thursday news release that poor weather conditions over the Holidays complicated and delayed trail maintenance efforts. But trails are expected to be largely cleared of snow and ice by the end of today. The city reminds Hatters to exercise caution when travelling trails and outdoor paths in ... Read More »
1 responseHulgaard court matter may soon be settled
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 6th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The new lawyer for a Hat man accused of breaking a court order to cease spreading hatred against Jewish people says the matter may soon be settled, but a provincial court judge said Thursday that if not, it will be set for a hearing. Judge Mark Mastel told Medicine Hat provincial court he will ... Read More »
1 responsePrehistoric events at the Esplanade in February
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 6th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Saturday, Feb. 4 will be an exciting day for families at the Esplanade. The Esplanade is holding a free event called Dinosaur Bones and Stories in Stone from 1-3:30 p.m. A drop-in program, there is no need to register and no capacity limit. “We know that our community really “digs dinosaurs” and natural history,” ... Read More »
1 responseCity crews scramble to keep up with winter road conditions
By KENDALL KING on January 6th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Snow and ice removal efforts continue on roads across the city, but buildup remains thick in some areas, prompting concern from Hatters. Over the past week, several Hatters have contacted the News regarding road conditions described as terrible for both motorists and pedestrians, especially roads near to Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. City officials acknowledge ... Read More »
1 responseCity expanding Fair Entry program
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 6th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A program to discount the cost of certain city services for low-income residents will expand in 2023 to include some utility relief, but also transit fares and a greater percentage of recreation fees. The five-year-old “Fair Entry” program was created to allow half-off admission to rec centres and local programming at the Esplanade for ... Read More »
1 responseConstruction slowing traffic on Spencer Street
By Medicine Hat News on January 5th, 2023
Motorists traveling on Spencer Street may experience delays from Jan. 9-18, as construction at the former ADM Agri-Industries Company flour mill forces temporary closure of the street’s eastbound lanes, and reduction of westbound lanes to accommodate diverted eastbound traffic. The work – which is focused on abandoned gas wells situated on former mill property – ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity coalition seeking public input
By KENDALL KING on January 5th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com A new Medicine Hat community coalition which aims to foster connection and enhance public well being is seeking city residents’ feedback regarding the issues most important to them. What Matters to Hatters coalition was founded and launched in late 2021 through a partnership between Alberta Health Services’ Addiction and Mental Health division, the Canadian ... Read More »
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