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College to host inaugural round dance on Jan. 27
By KENDALL KING on January 18th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College’s Indigenous Engagement and Student Support (ÔmahksÃpiitaa) office is hosting its inaugural round dance event Jan. 27 in the college gymnasium. “A round dance is a healing ceremony which brings together children, youth, families and elders of our community to share stories, make new friends and honour the traditions and memories of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Economist breaks down cost of living calculations
By KENDALL KING on January 18th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Over the past two years, Albertans, like all Canadians, experienced significant increases in the cost of living, as the rate of inflation climbed to levels not seen since the 1980s. But with Alberta often cited as one of the most affordable provinces to live, the News reached out to local economist Dillon Batsel for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SEAWA doing more than planting trees
By medicinehatnews on January 17th, 2023
The South East Watershed Alliance published It’s Not Just Planting Trees, an information sheet that has updates on the riparian restoration projects they have undertaken, along with outlining steps taken toward local knowledge development and community engagement. SEAWA has been working at four restoration sites — Connaught Pond, Seven Persons Creek by Saratoga Park, Sauder ... Read More »
1 responseJazz singer-songwriter Ellen Doty performing at Esplanade on Thursday
By KENDALL KING on January 17th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Jazz singer-songwriter Ellen Doty is ready to light up the Esplanade’s stage on Thursday. Known for her unique blend of jazz, soul, folk, pop and indie, the Alberta musician is performing as part of the Esplanade’s On Stage Series. “It’s going to be a beautiful evening of music,” Doty told the News. “There will ... Read More »
1 responseBecoming an accredited photographer
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 17th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com It’s no small feat to become an accredited photographer through the Professional Photographers of Canada. Hari Singh of Medicine Hat, who is accredited in both commercial and performing artists, failed several times before receiving his accreditation. “Very few pass on the first attempt,” explained Singh. “You submit 10 images and all of them have ... Read More »
1 responseInvest Medicine Hat talks on hold
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 17th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council voted against setting a Day 1 priority of economic development for the new city manager, though all seemingly agree its an urgent priority. But five councillors voted against a motion by Mayor Linnsie Clark on Monday directing a new plan for be drawn up by incoming hire Ann Mitchell soon after she ... Read More »
1 responseMulti-family housing, larger commercial projects up, new home construction and renovations down in 2022
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 17th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Multi-family housing and larger commercial projects kept construction totals up in 2022, while new home and renovations faltered, according to year-end figures. The City of Medicine Hat’s planning, building and development service counter reports that over all categories, 664 permits issued in the past 12 months were attached to estimates of $75.5 million. That’s ... Read More »
1 responseDrop will add about $1 million to cost of turbine’s purchase, installation
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 17th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A short drop will add about $1 million to the cost of upgrades at the city’s power generation station, councillors heard on Monday. In late 2021, council approved plans to keep a spare major turbine generator in the city in case of breakdown as well as add systems to make future change-outs much faster ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!StoryWalk begins Jan. 27 at Police Point Park
By Medicine Hat News on January 17th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program and Medicine Hat Public Library are inviting Hatters to share in their collaborative winter StoryWalk, available at Police Point Park from Jan. 27 to Feb. 28. StoryWalk is a free family-friendly activity which promotes outdoor learning as it invites Hatters to traverse park trails while reading along with a children’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chef returns to Clubhouse Restaurant as operator
By KENDALL KING on January 17th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com When trained chef Sourav Saha first came to Medicine Hat in 2015, he found a position working at The Clubhouse Restaurant at Paradise Valley Golf Course. Now eight years later, Saha is returning to The Clubhouse, but this time, it’s as the establishment’s operator. The current owner of Medicine Hat’s Rosewood Bistro and Rosewood ... Read More »
1 responseSeveral unions sign new deals in region, across the province
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 17th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A late-year summary of collective bargaining settlements shows large wage increases in construction and food processing, as well as some new contracts in the southeast region. The County of Forty Mile and its 48 workers represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local No. 3395, have a new four-year deal that includes a ... Read More »
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