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New multi-plex centres better than maintaining old ones, city report says
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 15th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A near complete report on how to best deal with aging rec centres throughout Medicine Hat leans heavily toward building new, amalgamated facilities. The study, commissioned by council last spring after a pool, arena and fitness centre were left closed when pandemic restrictions lifted, didn’t make a final recommendation. A final draft will suggest ... Read More »
1 responseCorrection: Former local NDP candidate was a Hatter
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 15th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News Correction A recent article in the News profiling federal NDP candidate Jocelyn Stenger included incorrect information that may have left readers with the wrong impression. The article stated that Stenger was the second consecutive NDP candidate in the local riding that was a native Hatter, but at the time of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prostate Cancer Awareness Month made official in Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on September 15th, 2021
September 2021 is officially Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in Medicine Hat. Mayor Ted Clugston signed a proclamation Tuesday at Medicine Hat city hall denoting the announcement, which aims to make Hatters more aware of the risks of prostate cancer, as well as treatment and support services available. Philip Buisseret is chair of the Medicine Hat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public letter to Medicine Hat school boards asking for COVID regulations goes unanswered
By JAMES TUBB on September 15th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb On a day when trustees for both the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education and Prairie Rose Public Schools met, no comment was made regarding a public letter urging both divisions to better protect kids as Medicine Hat enters its worst stretch of the pandemic. The letter, dated Monday and addressed to superintendents of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Hat homes averaging $500K value
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 15th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The average price of a new home built in Medicine Hat this year has likely topped $500,000, according to figures released by the city’s planning department. The same figures show a relatively strong rebound in the new housing sector through seven months compared to the wild swings in the sector through the pandemic in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Superstore workers set to vote on potential strike
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 14th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Grocery workers at Superstore locations across Alberta will vote next week on potential strike action as talks on a new contract enter their third year. The United Food and Commercial Workers, Local No. 401, represents about 8,750 Superstore workers in Alberta who have been without a contract since August 2018. According to the most ... Read More »
1 responseClugston to launch re-election campaign virtually Tuesday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 14th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Ted Clugston will launch his re-election campaign in a virtual kick-off tonight after cancelling plans to host supporters at a restaurant and pub in south Medicine Hat. A release from the campaign states the change is being made “out of an abundance of caution” and the candidate hopes to reach “some (people) who wouldn’t ... Read More »
1 responseStill just a few candidates for local school board trustees
By LAUREN THOMSON, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 14th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com With less than a week until submissions for the municipal election close, there are just four official nominations for local school board trustees – one for the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education and three for Medicine Hat Public School Division. Ken Loehndorf is the only nominee running for the Catholic board. Catherine Wilson, ... Read More »
1 responseCOVID-19 utility relief program expanded to included condo dwellers
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 14th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A program to provide COVID relief to utility customers has been expanded to include condo dwellers, though one councillor says the $4.81 million shouldn’t be spent so close to an election. Coun. Kris Samraj told council on Sept. 7 that paying out an additional $310,000 is in line with the program, but implied that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!65 Roses Princess Ball raises nearly $15,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada
By Medicine Hat News on September 14th, 2021
It was a fundraiser fit for a princess. The third annual 65 Roses Princess Ball drummed up $14,951 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada on Sunday at the Cypress Centre. “We had so many parents tell us how much fun it was and how their kid was loving this event,” said lead coordinator Dalis Hofer, in an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC to require vaccinations
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 14th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat College is among nine colleges and universities across Alberta that will now require vaccinations for those on campus and no longer accept rapid testing for COVID-19 as an alternative. The announcement on Monday morning from the nine post-secondary institutions say they are coordinating action and the move will strengthen in-place measures to ... Read More »
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