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CUPE 46 attempting to certify workers at the Redcliff Library
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 2nd, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The largest municipal workers union in Medicine Hat is attempting to certify workers at the Redcliff Library. The Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local No. 46, made application to become the bargaining agent for seven workers of the Redcliff Library Board. That was filed with on June 24 by the Alberta Labour Relations Board, ... Read More »
1 responseTowne Square paid parking begins, by app only
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 2nd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A new digital parking pilot project which reintroduces paid parking hours to the Towne Square lot, will modernize and simplify parking in the core, city officials say – but only for smartphone users. Beginning July 4, Hatters will be required to pay when parking at Towne Square, located on the corner of First and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff RCMP investigating fatal crash
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 2nd, 2022
Redcliff RCMP are investigating a car crash that killed one man and injured another near the Hamlet of Schuler on Thursday night. At 6:47 p.m., RCMP received a call for a serious collision involving a semi tractor-trailer and a motor vehicle on Highway 41 between Township Roads 160 and 163. Police say the semi tractor-trailer ... Read More »
1 responseHatters charged after string of rural thefts
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 2nd, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Two Hatters are charged after Mounties in the region warned business owners about a rash of rural thefts this week. RCMP detachments in Redcliff and Bow Island stated they had received four reports of vehicle thefts, along with fuel and tools since June 18. On Thursday, Redcliff RCMP said a 48-year-old man and 28-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged with fraud has new lawyer
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 2nd, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A man facing three-year-old fraud charges in Medicine Hat has a new lawyer. Chad Dale Fontaine now lives out of town and was ordered last month to appear in person or have a new attorney present in Provincial Court on Thursday to advance charges that have been before the court since 2019. Defence attorney ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SEAWA volunteers earn Certificates of Appreciation
By Medicine Hat News on July 2nd, 2022
The South East Alberta Watershed Alliance is recognizing 10 volunteers for their efforts to repair, protect and raise awareness of local riparian areas with Certificates of Appreciation. The certificates were presented during SEAWA’s annual general meeting held Monday. SEAWA thanks Audrey Goodwin, Garry Lentz, Gary Franz, Stuart Murray and Ron Linowski for 12 years of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teacher accused of sexual assault, exploitation has prelim hearing in August
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 30th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A local teacher accused of sexual exploitation will see the matter go to a preliminary hearing on Aug. 15. Rebecca McCubbin was charged with single counts of sexual assault and sexual exploitation in December 2021, and pleaded not-guilty on both charges in February. On Wednesday, a date was fixed to hold a one-day preliminary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPL closing Sundays for summer
By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on June 30th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Public Library will be closing for all Sundays and have reduced Monday evening hours from July 3 to September 4. According to the MHPL website, Sunday hours will return on Sept. 11. Rebecca Harper, chair of the Medicine Hat Public Library Board, explained, “The City of Medicine Hat implemented a be-fit-financially approach ... Read More »
2 responsesMP Motz defends police duty over Lich arrest
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 30th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s MP and former senior police official says the rhetoric regarding the Tamara Lich case needs to be turned down, including calls on social media that local police be punished for executing an arrest warrant. Medicine Hat police took the Redcliff resident and key organizer of the Freedom Convoy protest into custody this ... Read More »
2 responsesCity property taxes due today
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 30th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Today is the last day to pay 2022 property tax without penalty or to sign up for tax instalment payment plan. Amounts unpaid as of the end of business on June 30 will be charged an immediate 7 per cent penalty, then 1 per cent monthly.. Mill rates approved in April will see the ... Read More »
1 response‘Parks Day’ is July 16
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 30th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews An incorrect date was included in a recently published collection of summer events scheduled throughout southeast Alberta. “Parks Day” at Elkwater Lake will take place on Saturday, July 16. It will celebrate the Cypress Hills and parks across the nation with birthday cake at the visitors centre, an evening barbecue and bingo game at ... Read More »
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