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Prairie Rose school board sorts out administrative duties
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 12th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The first Prairie Rose Public Schools public board meeting for the 2024-2025 school year was held Tuesday, with some administrative decisions to be made. Lois Bedwell will be reprising her role as board chair, with Patty Rooks serving as vice-chair. The representative for the Alberta School Boards Association is Shauna VanderSpruit, with Nancy Haraga ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Industry experts say Saamis Solar a smart buy, local group in opposition wants clear picture painted
By Collin Gallant on September 12th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Hatters in the private sector utility are backing a city move into solar energy production, while opponents are continuing calls for the energy division to explain why planning to take over a huge private proposal makes sense. The city announced last month it had secured rights to buy the Saamis Solar Park – a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Public Library adding grab-and-go book borrowing at Big Marble Go
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 12th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A new project to bring added library services to the community will see a permanent piece of the Medicine Hat Public Library settled in the Big Marble Go Centre. “The library is very excited about this partnership with the Big Marble Go Centre and the City of Medicine Hat,” says chief librarian Ken Feser. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falling power price, falling power profits
By Collin Gallant on September 11th, 2024
@@CollinGallant The plunging price of power in Alberta will likely cut into dividend forecasts for the City of Medicine Hat, at the same time administrators say there could be a cash crunch to complete projects and balance the budget. The city’s power plant boomed out a $134-million dividend in 2024, thanks largely to record high ... Read More »
1 responseFirehall Theatre’s two-woman production of Honky Tonk Laundry nears
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 11th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Opening night for Medicine Hat Firehall Theatre’s dinner theatre is fast approaching, and the cast is feeling just about ready to bring the show to life. Honky Tonk Laundry, says director Luanne Schneider, follows the story of Lana Mae and Katie Lane as their friendship develops over the course of some classic country tracks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP Briefs: Teenage girl from Diamond City killed in motor vehicle collision on rural road
By Medicine Hat News on September 11th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A 14-year-old girl was killed in a motor vehicle collision near Coaldale on Tuesday morning. RCMP say they and other emergency personnel responded to the collision at the intersection of Township Road 102 and Range Road 221 in Lethbridge County at roughly 9:40 a.m. Two vehicles were involved in the collision and the two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS offers information of support in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 11th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With September 10 being World Suicide Prevention Day, the province and Alberta Health Services shared thoughts to help those who may be struggling. “This is an opportunity both to show support for those who are struggling and to raise awareness by breaking the silence in order to ensure society does not forget the tragic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Catholic school timeframe continues to be on schedule
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 11th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Trustees of Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education heard development plans for a new K-9 school remain on schedule and within budget during its first regular meeting since students returned to class last week. Drawing plans for Holy Trinity Academy are 90 per cent complete as minor changes have been made to the project, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Code of Conduct policy similar to ‘staff harassment’ signs: Knodel
By BRENDAN MILLER on September 11th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Coun. Allison Knodel says the message behind the city’s new proposed Public Code of Conduct Policy is to provide residents a clear framework for boundaries and expectations of acceptable behaviour that will be tolerated at city-run facilities and toward city staff. “The picture in my mind is; I grocery shop, and I see that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboy poetry will hit MHC for annual weekend gathering
By Medicine Hat News on September 11th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The annual gathering of the Cowboy Poetry Foundation is planned for the Oct. 4 and 5 weekend at Medicine Hat College. The annual event will feature an open-mic night on Friday evening and a set program of poetry and musical performers on Saturday afternoon before supper and an evening headliner performance that night. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roughly half as many property tax appeals this year as last
By Medicine Hat News on September 11th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The number of property tax appeals in Medicine Hat for 2024 appears to have been cut in half from recent years. The city clerk’s office reports to the News that seven homeowners officially challenged tax assessments by a deadline in May, while 35 appeals relate to apartment, condo or business properties. At last report, ... Read More »
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