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County Council: Cypress councillors pass first reading of altered inter-municipal development plan
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 16th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In its first meeting of 2025, Cypress County council reviewed and passed a first reading of a significantly altered Tri-Area IDP, which featured several changes to key policy areas in the plan. The motion was passed for third reading, and an open house on the subject will be hosted at Medicine Hat College on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Numerous charges laid against Lethbridge male following months-long investigation into fatal crash
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 16th, 2025
Medicine Hat News Coaldale RCMP have laid charges in an August fatal collision. A total of 15 charges have been laid on a Lethbridge resident following a two-vehicle collision north of Coalhurst on Highway 3, at the interchange of Highway 3A. On Aug. 21 at 12:05 a.m., Coaldale RCMP responded alongside fire and EMS on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Temporary addition of shelter spaces at Mustard Seed denied
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 16th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The application that would allow for 20 temporary overnight spaces at the Mustard Seed Community Impart Centre on Allowance Avenue has been denied, as of the Jan. 15 municipal planning commission meeting. The recommended motion as put forward by the MPC was to approve the application for six months, subject to several conditions, including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat College deadline to apply for certain scholarships is Jan. 31
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 16th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Students attending Medicine Hat College have until the end of the month to apply for four scholarships currently available to financially support post-secondary education. Application deadline for scholarships – including the Jason Lang Scholarship, Laurence Decore Award for Student Leadership, Alberta Indigenous Careers Award and the Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Scholarship – is Jan. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPSD hosts second annual learning expo at Hat High
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 16th, 2025
news@medicinehatnews.com Hundreds of families, parents and guardians had the opportunity to speak with educators and staff while discovering programs and educational opportunities offered by Medicine Hat Public School Division during its second annual exhibition of learning held at Medicine Hat High School. The event is timed to align with student registration that begins online Feb. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First responders will face off as part of annual sledge hockey showcase, the Larry Godin Classic
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 16th, 2025
Local first responders will hit the ice Saturday to promote the sport of sledge hockey and support the Medicine Hat Adaptive Sports and Recreation organization, during the annual Larry Godin Classic. Puck drop between the Medicine Hat Police Service and Medicine Hat Fire & Emergency Services is at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Big ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s new substation application with AUC up for public comment
By Medicine Hat News on January 16th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A plan to build a substation to serve southwest Medicine Hat is open for public comment by Alberta regulators. The city’s electric distribution division has said the infrastructure and line upgrade is required to bring more stable flow to the area to accommodate growth and improve reliability city wide. An application to the Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County councillor wants to explore development options for land at Dunmore Junction
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 16th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A notice of motion has been put forward by Cypress County Coun. Dustin Vossler to explore possibilities for the land at Dunmore Junction. The motion acknowledged that the piece of land “represents a significant area within Cypress County that offers opportunities for growth, development and community enhancement,” and that exploring the different options available ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Beef Producers releases schedule and locations for upcoming suppers
By Medicine Hat News on January 15th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Alberta Beef Producers has its schedule of winter producer suppers ahead of the industry group’s March annual general meeting. The regional events began this week in northern Alberta and will conclude next month in the south. The $10 supper events are scheduled for Feb. 12 in Brooks and Feb. 13 in Oyen, following events ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SafeLink provides tips for needles found in melting snow
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 15th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The local chapter of SafeLink Alberta has provided residents five tips if they discover drug paraphernalia on city streets or parks when weather conditions lead to extended snow melt. SafeLink Alberta Medicine Hat shared the tips to its Facebook page that includes not panicking if discovering a discarded needle as it doesn’t always indicate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Body cameras and crime stats: Redcliff RCMP presents quarterly update to county council
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 15th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Redcliff RCMP on Tuesday provided an Enhanced Officer Report to Cypress County council, the latter’s first regular meeting of 2025. The local detachment provided an update on the implementation of body-worn cameras – a subject of interest in the region for an extended period of time. Staff Sgt. Michael Courty said it was ... Read More »
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