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City names economic development director
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 30th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The city has hired a well-known economic development figure in southeast Albert as its new director of economic development. Selena McLean-Moore, who worked for almost two decades as a regional co-ordinator for various provincial ministries overseeing jobs, innovation and industry development, will take over the post next week. The hiring comes almost exactly one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s microgrants a success but lots of money left
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 30th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A series of “microgrants” offered by City Hall to promote the arts and community building are being well received, but three quarters of money is still available. This year the city dedicated $20,000 in total for community groups who applied for up to $500 in funding to bolster “community connection” or promote “Arts, Culture, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Construction closes Hill Road access to Southeast Hill for summer
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 29th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The continuation of construction on Hill Road will close the access route the Southeast Hill until the start of the school year next fall. Work in 2022 saw the winding road dug up as new water and sewer lines were installed, the roadway improved and the intersection at Fifth Avenue changed. That was halted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council still mulling over feral cat program
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 29th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Council could deal with the issue of a “Trap, neuter and release” program for feral cats in two parts this summer, including a presentation by local animal welfare groups explaining the program. The proposal came under heavy questioning when a motion to amend the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw was introduced in early June. That ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Battle of the Businesses drums up $4,000 for HALO
By Medicine Hat News on June 29th, 2023
The Battle of the Businesses team building event brought companies from across the region together on June 16 at Kin Coulee Park and drummed up $4,000 in support of HALO Air Ambulance. “The event was about providing an opportunity for businesses to enter their team to compete with up to 9 other businesses in 8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cenovus purchases naming rights to Lloydminster multiplex
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 29th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The naming rights to a planned multiplex and outdoor recreation hub in Lloydminster have been sold to Cenovus Energy for $5 million in a 15-year deal, the energy company announced on Wednesday. “More than 2,000 of our staff and their families live and play in this region,” said Jon McKenzie, the president and CEO ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power billing decision looms for most City of Medicine Hat customers
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 29th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A deal on power prices for Medicine Hatters is set to expire Saturday, but most city customers will have a bit more time to decide what to do with their bill. A new system this year offers year-long fixed-rate contracts or staying on a default price, but both are well above an 8-cent per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters honour beloved fallen friend at firefit competition
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 29th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The local Medicine Hat firefit team did well recently at regional competitions and have their sights set on nationals, taking place in Sarnia, Ont. in September. Josh Hauck, Steven Seymour and Michael Arnold are competing this year in memory of fellow firefighter Curtis Noble, who unexpectedly died last year. “When I think of Curtis, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspicious package determined to be spent fireworks
By Medicine Hat News on June 28th, 2023
A suspicious package that led to the deployment of Medicine Hat Police Service’s bomb disposal unit and temporarily closed several businesses on Friday has been determined to have contained spent fireworks, MHPS announced Tuesday morning. The release says the package – found on the 600 block of Clay Avenue – is “believed to have been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Surplus reduced quarter to quarter for MH Catholic schools
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 28th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Greg MacPherson, secretary treasurer for the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education, presented the third quarter financial update at the June 20 regularly scheduled meeting. The update includes changes over the past three months and was current as of May 31, 2023. Total revenue for Q3 is about $37.3 million, an increase of about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City much better prepared for flooding now
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 28th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The picture windows in Medicine Hat city council chambers were still sandbagged in the summer of 2013 when the city’s elected officials voted to find a “permanent solution” for flooding in the city’s low-laying ares. Near record flooding had damaged 500 homes in late June. Citizens questioned the safety of the city’s storm sewer ... Read More »
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