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City talks; residents share concerns about city council and staff following decision in judicial review
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 29th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The News took to the streets downtown on Wednesday seeking reaction from residents after a ruling in a judicial dispute between Mayor Linnsie Clark and council was delivered Monday. In essence, King’s Bench Justice Rosemary Nation gave a partial win to both sides of the dispute. Council was found reasonable in its decision to ... Read More »
1 responseCity defends Saamis purchase plan against ‘naysayers’
By Collin Gallant on August 29th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A group positioning itself as a watchdog over city-utility operations is raising questions about a plan to buy, build and operate a massive solar power facility in Medicine Hat, but renewable energy observers hail the move as groundbreaking for the sector. Medicine Hats’ energy division said Tuesday it has an agreement to buy the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The News has the buzz on wasps and hornet populations impacting the region
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 29th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Although traps, kits and DIY projects are effective methods of reducing wasp populations, the region won’t experience much relief from the black and yellow striped bugs until the weather turns. Wasps, hornets and bees continue to enjoy a constantly hot summer that has led to a rise in numbers as many colonies continue to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Project to end period poverty expands to four more libraries
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 29th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With the ongoing success of the Shortgrass Library System’s Code Red project, four more sites will be joining the fight to provide accessible menstrual products. The project began its pilot in 2022, providing free products, along with educational information and materials about menstruation and reproductive health, to the libraries, with the support of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Summer’s penultimate block party to celebrate first responders
By Medicine Hat News on August 29th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com This weekend the city is celebrating all the brave first responders who work tirelessly to keep communities safe during its weekly block party Saturday at Towne Square. Members representing Medicine Hat Police and Fire Services, HALO Air Ambulance and the South Eastern Alberta Search and Rescue Association will be on site to visit with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat woman aims to raise funds to walk and awareness for chronic pain condition
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 29th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com For Medicine Hat’s own Kennedy Griffin, one baseball game in 2019 was enough to change her life. Griffin, 27, was born and raised in the city, only briefly leaving to pursue fashion design before her program closed down. She explained that she considered herself an active and fiercely independent person, who enjoyed a variety ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public school division releases new bus maps for upcoming school year
By Medicine Hat News on August 28th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Tuesday the Medicine Hat Public School division released school bus routes for students including bus number, stop location and pickup and drop-off times. Routes for registered riders can be accessed online at mhpsd.ca/route-maps. Unregistered students can still ride the bus for a two-week grace period if they haven’t received their bus pass yet, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City looks to buy Saamis Solar
By Collin Gallant on August 28th, 2024
@@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat plans to buy a proposal for the largest urban solar array in Canada from a private developer that already has approval to build on 1,600 acres in northwest Medicine Hat. The Saamis Solar Park is designed to produce 325 megawatts of power in peak conditions – slightly more than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Root Cellar raises nearly $100K with third annual Amazing Race for Hunger
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 28th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Staff at the Root Cellar are calling third annual Amazing Race for Hunger an outstanding success. The event raised $96,231.80 for the Emergency Food Pantry, as well as overwhelming support from participants, volunteers, donors and the greater community. Executive director Melissa Mullis said, “This was an incredibly heartwarming day. We are deeply thankful for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Avenue getting storm sewer replacement next month
By Medicine Hat News on August 28th, 2024
Starting on Sept. 3, the City of Medicine Hat will begin the replacement of storm sewer infrastructure at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Fourth Street SE. This is part of a commitment to a proactive approach to infrastructure replacement, the city says, and an effort to ensure reliable service for affected residents. The two-phased ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Echo Dale Regional Park swim lake to close after long weekend
By Medicine Hat News on August 28th, 2024
As the heat of summer draws closer to an end, so do the remaining days to take advantage of Echo Dale Regional Park’s swim lake. After what is forecasted to be a warm and sunny long weekend, the swim lake will close at 7 p.m. on Sept. 2. Staff will begin draining the swim lake ... Read More »
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