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Audit request made, but audit details unknown
By Collin Gallant on September 21st, 2024
@@CollinGallant A formal request that the province audit city council procedures is now in the hands of Alberta Municipal Affairs, Mayor Linnsie Clark tells the News, though there is still no clear statement about what the province might investigate. On Sept. 3, city councillors endorsed a motion by Coun. Andy McGrogan that processes be examined ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s shelter moves forward despite funding inconsistencies
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 20th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society is still going strong, despite continued financial struggles. The society’s AGM was held Thursday afternoon, in which the board of directors was elected for the next term and audited finances were reviewed. There were no new directors elected at this AGM, with many returning directors staying on for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vulcan man charged with murder of Lethbridge woman after body found near Oyen
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 20th, 2024
A 61-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after a body was found near Oyen on Tuesday. At approximately 11:14 a.m. Tuesday, Oyen RCMP were dispatched to a location where clothing and other personal effects were located in a tree line along a rural road. They deemed the matter suspicious and the Alberta RCMP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat, Redcliff, county propose planning deal update
By Collin Gallant on September 20th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Potential changes to a regional planning agreement around Medicine Hat could allow more acreages south of the city and would trim the edges off areas of common interest to partners, including the Town of Redcliff and Cypress County. The three municipalities unveiled a proposed update to the Tri-Area Municipal Development Plan in Dunmore on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teachers association seeks support for current students following capital funding announcement
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 20th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com In a press release Wednesday the Alberta Teachers Association says it recognizes the importance of building new schools to meet the demands of rising growth in student population the province is undergoing, however it urges for more action for today’s students. The ATA has been ramping up its ad campaign called ‘Stop the Excuses’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Less-lethal pepper ball used by police in traffic stop related to investigation
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 20th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Police Service deployed less lethal pepper ball munition during a vehicle stop Thursday. Police say around 2:20 p.m., members of the service, including members of the tactical team, conducted a vehicle stop in the 100 block of Sprague Way in relation to an ongoing investigation. During the stop, police say the lone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coin & Stamp Club’s fall show Saturday at grandstand room
By Medicine Hat News on September 20th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Coin & Stamp Club will hold its fall show on Saturday at the Medicine Hat Stampede grandstand room. No charge evaluations are offered at the event that will also feature displays and showcase items, buy and sell tables and hourly door prizes from the 10 a.m. opening to the 4 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire service ramping up community engagement prevention program
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 20th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com More local firefighters are going door-to-door to connect with members of the community who have recently experienced a residential fire in their neighbourhood to talk about fire safety and answer any concerns they may have about the recent fire. The “After the Fire” program has ramped up its services and has visited more than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plans underway for Highway 3 twinning connection to Medicine Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 20th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com On Thursday members of Medicine Hat’s development and infrastructure committee were provided a brief presentation updating the progress of the Highway 3 twinning project currently underway between Taber to Burdett. Eventually the project will twin Highway 3 between Medicine Hat and the Alberta-B.C. Border, and preliminary designs are underway for Highway 3 twinning from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pride Week info hub held at Medicine Hat College
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 19th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Pride Week at Medicine Hat College is going strong, with events continuing to the end of the week. Organized largely by the Students Association, Monday saw a flag raising, followed by a selfie station and “message of pride” heart wall on Tuesday. Wednesday invited the various community organizations on to campus for an informational ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local engineer donates unique swing to Herald School designed for children in wheelchairs
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 19th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Swinging has always been a popular playground active for children across the country and beyond, and now kids in Medicine Hat who use wheelchairs can now experience that same sensation from the safety of their chairs. Thanks to a donation from Kevin Hyam with CFI Engineering and Consulting, a massive 600-pound, self-supported swing known ... Read More »
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