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Power customers in Alberta, Saskatchewan to see carbon levy increase folded into costs
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 20th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News Power customers in Saskatchewan and Alberta will see an increase to the federal carbon levy folded into their costs in the new year, regulators in both provinces have announced. SaskPower stated on Dec. 9, the increase of the federal carbon levy from $50 per tonne this year to $65 in 2023 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council passes new two-year budget
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 20th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant It was a silent night, comparatively, as council passed the 2023-24 city budget Monday with limited discussion after three marathon sessions this fall for councillors to probe and debate the two-year fiscal plan. The $136.6-million annual municipal operation plan was adopted by a 9-0 vote, with utilities and capital budgets also earning unanimous support. ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat Concert Band set for Together Again
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 17th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Concert Band will be at the Esplanade tonight for Christmas, Together Again! “This is our first holiday audience since 2019,” said allegro conductor Curtis Perrin. “Everybody is excited to be back to a normal concert where we are there for the love of making music and to play some music of ... Read More »
1 responseCity Notebook: Have you seen the price of two-by-fours lately?
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 17th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A delicate but growing conversation in the budget debate is the city’s hope to spend $540,000 next year to build a public washroom at Towne Square. That was the also focus of so much rhetoric in the last budget update one year ago. It has provoked chuckles, head shakes and smirks during city council’s ... Read More »
1 responseTrial for Hat man accused of spreading hatred delayed
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 17th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A trial date that was held for a Medicine Hat man accused of continuing to spread hatred against Jews has passed though new dates may be set in January. Loki Holger Hulgaard told court last month that he had split with his previous attorney and was seeking new representation. That was recorded, but judge ... Read More »
1 responseFriends, allies and rivals alike remember Ted Grimm
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 17th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Friends, allies and even political challengers are remembering Ted Grimm, whose name became synonymous with public service during more than two decades as mayor. Building the civic identity public utilities and service-oriented government, Hatters elected him to eight terms as mayor between 1974 and 2001. He died on Dec. 10 at age 86. A ... Read More »
1 responseAvian flu suspected in birds found in Medicine Hat
By JAMES TUBB on December 17th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Alberta Fish and Wildlife officials believe cases of the avian flu have reached Medicine Hat. Hatters began spotting and reporting dead and sick-looking Canada geese and mallard ducks along and near the South Saskatchewan River last week. Margo Pybus, a provincial wildlife disease specialist, says they were alerted on Dec. 9. and have found ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter Amanda Hennessey honoured with Be the Change Award
By Medicine Hat News on December 17th, 2022
Medicine Hat Police Service is recognizing Hatter Amanda Hennessey for her efforts to support and advance women in trades with its December Be the Change Award. A master electrician of nearly 20-years, Hennessey has seen firsthand the discrimination and barriers women in trades – a traditionally male-dominated field – experience. In response, she works to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat firefighter, community advocate Curtis Noble passes away
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 17th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The firefighting community across Alberta is saddened by the unexpected loss of Qualified Officer Curtis Noble, a local father of three. Noble served on the executive board of the Alberta Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics Association, holding the title of executive vice president. “His dedicated and passionate leadership lead to numerous improvements for firefighters, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former mayor Ted Grimm’s funeral is set for Saturday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 16th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Flags at city facilities will remain at half-staff until after the funeral for former mayor Ted Grimm on Saturday. Grimm died Dec. 10 at the age of 86. He will be remembered at a memorial service at 11 a.m., on Dec. 17, at Pattison’s Funeral Home in Medicine Hat. The service will also be ... Read More »
1 responseStudents in Catholic division have access to several tiers of academic support
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 16th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Hugh Lehr, associate superintendent of learning services for the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education, outlined for trustees this week the importance of academic supports for students. “That simple question is not so simple to answer,” stated Lehr. “It’s pretty complex when you look at not just what are we doing to support kids ... Read More »
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