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City to study viability, timing for clean energy buses
By Collin Gallant on September 13th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Medicine Hat Transit is studying if and when it should switch to electric or hydrogen fuelled buses, according to an announcement that states Ottawa will pay most of the review’s $200,000 cost. That comes about 10 years after the city introduced compressed natural gas buses as well as garbage trucks to save on fuel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City engagement event showcased high-tech fire training equipment; opportunity to name a snowplow
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 13th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Residents who attended Thursday evening’s Municipal Mingle in-person public engagement event were able to connect one on one with city staff representing several departments, to provide feedback and learn about projects and initiatives the city is involved with. The three-hour mingle was moved from Towne Square into the main lobby of the Esplanade Arts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JazzFest announces new directors as founding member steps down
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 13th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat JazzFest announced both a new executive director and artist director on Thursday as founding member and longtime executive and artistic director, Lyle Rebbeck, will be stepping down but still will be involved in his new role as administrative adviser. The new executive director role will be filled by Gerry Hebert, while ... Read More »
1 responseCity of Brooks discussing redevelopment of Old Rodeo Grounds for new Catholic school
By Medicine Hat News on September 13th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A proposal to rezone the “Old Rodeo Grounds” in Brooks to become a potential school site has been paused while that city contemplates adding more amenities to a redevelopment, Mayor John Petrie announced Thursday. The 24-acre parcel was put up for sale in 2020 but, with no takers, was eventually offered by the city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police recover thousands of mail items; known offender receives several upgraded charged
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 12th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Cassandra Chenoweth, 41, who was previously charged with several mail theft-related offences in April, is now facing upgraded charges after police recovered thousands of opened and unopened mail items including letters and parcels after executing a search warrant. On March 30 the News reported police had strong leads on a suspect stealing mail from ... Read More »
1 responseVillage of Empress demands apology from right-wing social media site for unfounded accusations of missing millions
By Medicine Hat News on September 12th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The Village of Empress is demanding an apology from a right-wing social media site, and says a misunderstood change in accounting procedures could be the source of unfounded accusations of missing millions at the village north of Cypress County in Special Areas. At the Aug. 21 meeting of the village council, staffers presented an ... Read More »
1 response45 days in jail for ice-cream mischief at childcare centre
By Medicine Hat News on September 12th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A man who wandered into a Medicine Hat daycare centre, then smashed a window when he was turned away will be jailed for 45 days, Court of Justice heard Wednesday. MacKenzie Hart, 34, pleaded guilty to mischief stemming from a July 15 incident at a childcare centre in central Medicine Hat. Prosecutors say on ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat Duplicate Bridge results for August
By Medicine Hat News on September 12th, 2024
Friday Aug. 2 North/South 1. Shirley Gaffney – Charlotte Jobb 2. Rita Langford – Betty Biffard East/West 1. Leslie Tomczyk – Marnie Burry 2. Vonda Reddekop – Pat Hannay Tuesday Aug. 6 North/South 1. Pius Denis – James VanDam 2. John Weatherhead – Rita Langford East/West 1. Marnie Burry – Cliff Bryanton 2. Brenda Kobley ... Read More »
1 responseMale RCMP officer charged with B & E in hotel room with two female occupants
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 12th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Const. Garrent Claxton has been charged with break and enter after evidence gathered from a 2022 ASIRT investigation determined the officer should be charged. Claxton, an RCMP officer serving in the Banff Detachment, has been charged for allegedly breaking and entering into a hotel room occupied by two adult females with whom Claxton had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correction: Construction of new Catholic school begins in 2025
By Medicine Hat News on September 12th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com A story in Wednesday’s edition of the News title “New Catholic school timeframe continues to be on schedule” contained incorrect timing for the start of construction. The construction of Holy Trinity Academy for K-9 will begin in 2025, not 2026 as reported... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Santa trades sleigh for motorcycle for annual Toy Run
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 12th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Saturday the roads will rumble as hundreds of bikers are expected to rev up and participate in the 38th annual Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund Toy Run that collects toys and gifts to be delivered to children in need over the Holidays. The Toy Run will begin in Irvine and pass through Dunmore ... Read More »
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