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Firefighters reminds motorists to avoid hose lines
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Fire Services is asking drivers not to drive over their hose lines while members are working at an emergency scene, posting the reminder to its Facebook page on Thursday. “Please do not drive over our hose lines,” states the online post that explains motorists can damage and cut off water supply during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nomination period open for provincial senior service award
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Albertans are encouraged to nominate an individual or group for this year’s Minister’s Seniors Service Awards, recognizing service and generosity toward seniors by volunteering or through philanthropy. Nominations are open for 13 awards, including the Alice Modin Award, which recognizes a senior individual or couple for exceptional commitment to their community through long-term volunteer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Industry specific equipment stolen Christmas Eve from helium processor near Patricia
By Medicine Hat News on January 3rd, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Thieves who cut “a large hole” in the side of a helium processing facility near Patricia on Dec. 24 made off with several highly specialized pieces of equipment, RCMP report. Authorities responded to the Royal Helium industrial site in Newell County on Christmas Eve, and said in a release on Tuesday that the stolen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Important dates, tuition deadline, for new college students
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College is highlighting several upcoming dates in the new year as students return to campus Monday. The college is hosting a social insurance number clinic Monday for international students with valid student permits that will provide in-person support, as well as a CRA Table and information session on the same day. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public school division hosts annual exhibition of learning
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 3rd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division is getting set to host its annual MHPSD expo later this month that will allow families to discover every educational opportunity it offers, including academies as well as student and First Nations, Métis and Inuit supports. The expo will be split into two days. Parents and guardians interested ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power issues loom as council term winds down
By Collin Gallant on January 3rd, 2025
@CollinGallant A provincial audit of council procedures, decisions on several huge capital grants and projects, including a major solar project, as well as new utility rate review committee and the future look of the energy division – 2025 will be a busy year at Medicine Hat city hall. And that’s not even mentioning a set ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year in Review: Veiner Centre welcomes additional membership while adding vital senior support program in 2024
By BRENDAN MILLER on January 3rd, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Consistent membership growth has the Unison at Veiner Centre on course to reach record high number as the non-profit organization that serves seniors in Medicine Hat and surrounding communities is on track for more than 1,700 members by the year end, increasing by more than 100 since 2023. This year a new volunteer driven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local power rates to rise, price formula to be reviewed
By Medicine Hat News on January 2nd, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Power rates will change today for the next three months in Medicine Hat, but the formula used to determine the local electricity price will remain unchanged until city council and power plant staff further review a late-year business review. That’s as a new full-year “Rate of Last Resort” comes into effect in the rest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year in Review: Students and schools reach new heights in 2024
By BRENDAN MILLER on January 2nd, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat News spoke with the superintendent of schools for both the Medicine Hat Public School Division and the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education to highlight student, staff and overall division successes that occurred in the classrooms throughout 2024. Medicine Hat Public School Division The conversation with MHPSD superintendent Tracy Hensel highlighted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four new railway logistics parks opened in Washington
By Medicine Hat News on January 2nd, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The major railroad operator in Montana has opened up four more pre-certified logistics parks in 2024, including sites in Spokane and the Port of Everett, Wash. BNSF Railway promotes the industrial parks as economic development efforts along its nationwide Class 1 rail network. It works with local developers to align servicing and access standards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters ring in the New Year at Big Marble Go Centre
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 2nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com New Year’s Eve started a little earlier at the Big Marble Go Centre, permitting those young and young at heart to take part in festivities. Starting at noon Tuesday, the Centre initiated a “full facility takeover” event, in which the different recreational options were completely free of charge, from skating and floor hockey to ... Read More »
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