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Hut 8 signs recycling deal for its mass amount of e-waste
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 25th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Hut 8 has a new agreement to recycle or reuse 220 tonnes of electronic waste it produces at its facilities in Canada, which includes a major operation in Medicine Hat. On Tuesday the data-processing firm that mines Bitcoin in exchange for tokens of the cryptocurrency said it has partnered with ERS International to help ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!March for Meals to amplify Veiner Centre’s Meals on Wheels
By KENDALL KING on February 25th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s Veiner Centre is raising awareness of its Meals on Wheels program and recognizing program supporters through the March for Meals campaign. Running through the month of March, the campaign shines a spotlight on the local program, which provides nutritious hot meals to seniors and homebound community members. “Last year, our team and ... Read More »
1 responseFood and Beverage Expo set for Saturday at Stampede
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 25th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The 2023 Medicine Hat Food and Beverage Expo begins Saturday at Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede. Billed as the social event of the year, only those 18 years and older can attend. Government issued photo identification will be required at the door. The event runs from 4-10 p.m. Major sponsor for the evening is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council wants clear language in update smoking, vaping bylaw
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 25th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Arguing that proposed changes to a smoking and vaping bylaw are too hazy, city council members sent it back to staff. A vote on amending the city’s Smoking and Vaping bylaw will be brought back in March with an explanation of where smoking tobacco, cannabis or vaping is and isn’t allowed. “I’m not opposed ... Read More »
1 response$5.1M granted for local Indigenous, MĂ©tis affordable housing
By KENDALL KING on February 24th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s Community Housing Society and Miywasin Friendship Centre have been granted $5.1 million in funding to oversee construction of 20 new affordable housing units for Indigenous and Metis community members. Funded through Canada’s National Housing Strategy plan and Alberta’s Indigenous Housing Capital Program, the 14 one-bedroom and six two-bedroom rental units will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPL seeking ways to reach current non-users
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 24th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public Library once again got high scores on its annual survey. However, as chief librarian Ken Feser pointed out, 90% of respondents have a library card so those completing the survey are already library users. “The thing we think about is these are our users so we wonder about the wider ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Apology issued after municipal planning commission confusion
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 24th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The fate of the city’s municipal planning commission is on hold after an apparent breach of protocol left its chair out of the loop in a decision to disband the local development authority. Council members tabled the issue when it arrived on the agenda of Tuesday’s city council meeting, voting to send the matter ... Read More »
1 responsePrairie Rose students to benefit from new South Alberta Fire Rescue Academy
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 24th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose Public Schools announced Wednesday its new South Alberta Fire Rescue Academy will begin this fall. The academy program will run in partnership with Bow Island and Cypress County, and firefighter training will be offered to Grade 11 and 12 students. The academy will be running out of both Senator Gershaw School in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Extreme cold should let up on weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 24th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Extreme chill in southeast Alberta should lessen some today before temperatures approach the melting point on Saturday, according to the Environment Canada extended forecast. After a mild start to the new year, a broad trough of arctic air returned to the Prairies this week, with extreme-cold warnings issued for the provinces of Alberta and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First instalment of educational video series focuses on food security
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 23rd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The first video in a new educational mini-series, Tune-in, was launched earlier this month by Medicine Hat College. The videos are free to watch and focus on the health of community, environment and economy through a sustainability lens. Food security is the topic of the first video and is available at https://www.mhc.ab.ca/OurFuture. Alison Van ... Read More »
1 responseLocal coalition wants to know ‘What Matters to Hatters’
By KENDALL KING on February 23rd, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com The What Matters to Hatters Coalition is continuing to develop and enhance projects that promote kindness and community after receiving feedback from city residents. The coalition – founded through a partnership between the AHS Addiction and Mental Health division, the Canadian Mental Health Association, the City of Medicine Hat and the Veiner Centre – ... Read More »
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