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City acting as if carbon pricing here to stay
By Collin Gallant on September 14th, 2024
@@CollinGallant The future of the consumer carbon tax may be unclear after shifting policy statements from federal political party leaders this week, but a levy and credit system targeting CO2 could still affect the city-owned power business. Industrial pricing, like that charged on carbon-intensive industries and power generation, could remain in some form, even under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Construction begins next week on new washroom in MHPL’s children’s library
By Medicine Hat News on September 14th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Public Library will begin construction on a new washroom in the Kinsmen Children’s Library next week. While it may not be the most exciting of projects, said MHPL, it is a much needed addition that will make the library a more accessible and easier place to use for parents. “The new washroom ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firearms incident outside mall leads to arrest of local man
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 14th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Police have charged 43-year-old Joey McConnell with weapons-related offences after police responded to a report of a male pointing a firearm outside the mall on Sept. 7. According to initial reports a verbal altercation occurred between McConnell and a group of youths outside the mall. During the altercation McConnell allegedly pointed a handgun at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Briefs: Power pole replacement cuts electricity to 3,100 customers for about an hour
By Medicine Hat News on September 14th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Power was cut to about 3,100 addresses in Crestwood and parts of South Ridge on Friday morning for about an hour as crews needed to replace a power pole. A city release states the situation was “weather related” but did not expand. Power was restored at about 10:15 a.m. Rain downgrades fire risk Cypress ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kiwanis Golden K member honoured with award of dedication for Western Canada
By Medicine Hat News on September 14th, 2024
A member of the Kiwanis Golden K Club has been awarded the Dirk Bannister Dedicated Kiwanian Award for the Western Canada District. Pat Dorward, former president of the club and lifelong member, is the first person to receive the award for the Western Canada district. She was nominated by fellow club member and friend Larry ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pride Guild holding naloxone training at public library on Sept. 25
By Medicine Hat News on September 13th, 2024
In collaboration with Alberta Health Services, the Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat and District is offering naloxone training. Also known as NarCan, naloxone is a fast-acting drug used to temporarily reverse the effects of opioid overdoses. This important training would empower attendees to administer a potentially life-saving measure, and will be facilitated by AHS ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Organizers hope to push participation for Sunday’s Terry Fox Run
By Medicine Hat News on September 13th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Local Terry Fox Run organizers say they’ve already beaten a fundraising goal ahead of this Sunday’s event, but are hoping for a finishing kick to push totals and participation even higher. Keith Walker told the News that donations and pledges have reached $14,000 on their webpage of the national Terry Fox Foundation, and they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Our Collective Journey hosting addiction recovery conference in November
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 13th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With resiliency coaches back in local schools, Our Collective Journey is having a busy autumn so far, but eyes are firmly fixed on November for the second annual Southern Alberta Regional Recovery Conference. Originally slated for mid-September, SARRCon is now planned to happen Nov. 6 and 7. “There were a lot of other recovery ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC starting up addictions counselling program in fall 2025
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 13th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A new program offering at Medicine Hat College will help address the need for support for those dealing with addiction. The Government of Alberta recently announced approximately $580,000 for MHC to deliver an addictions counselling program. This funding covers a total of 50 new seats, allowing for a cohort of 25 starting in fall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shutoff dates for irrigation districts back to normal after coming early in 2023
By Medicine Hat News on September 13th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Irrigation districts in southeast Alberta have announced more typical shutoff dates this fall compared to an early end of delivery in 2023, and say they should be in better standing heading into the 2025 season. The St. Mary’s River Irrigation District will shut down deliveries on Oct. 4, it announced, while the date in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey and ringette skills camp planned for students on PD day
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 13th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Hockey and ringette players are invited to attend an on-ice skills development session as public schools close for the year’s first division-wide professional development day on Sept. 20. The one-hour session will help students sharpen their skills in stick-handling, shooting, puck and ring skill and power skating by a team of seasoned coaches. “We ... Read More »
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