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CP Rail appeals order to deal with local gas well
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 4th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Canadian Pacific Railways and the City of Medicine Hat are disputing which is ultimately responsible for an abandoned gas well near S. Railway Street that is leaking methane. Neither the company nor the city provided comment to the News about the issue that is currently part of an appeal hearing process staged by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!For The Record: Community Spirit Awards nomination deadline extended
By Medicine Hat News on June 4th, 2021
A nomination deadline for this year’s civic Community Spirit Awards has been extended until Monday. Packages for bi-annual recognition in arts, sports, compassion, the environment, inclusion, volunteering and civic pride must be submitted by the end of business on that day for consideration. Special awards categories are the “Heart of Medicine Hat” and “Changemaker” awards. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors’ residence opts for lawn care with a very cute twist
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 4th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Goats in the city are a rare sight to see. That’s why the group of 56 goats providing lawn care at Heritage Heights pull double duty, acting as entertainers for residents and other locals. “It’s really brought people out,” said John Enns, a resident at Heritage Heights. “And not just from the neighbourhood here. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public hearing Monday on contested four-plex
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 4th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A proposal to build a four-plex on a now-bare lot on the Southeast Hill will be subject to a council hearing Monday, when the developer will argue it will improve the community and meet city development goals, though neighbours say the oddly situated lot is too small. The lot at 29 Fifth St. SE ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UFA Rural Communities offer $100K in grant funding
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 3rd, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com For the third year in a row, the UFA Rural Communities Foundation is offering a $100,000 grant to projects submitted from all over rural Alberta. Harvey Hagman, chair of the United Farmers Community Foundation and member of the board of the UFA, explains the grant. “Two years ago we announced that we would commit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local UCP board wants Barnes back in caucus
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 3rd, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Members of the local UCP constituency board have sent an outgoing message of support for ousted MLA Drew Barnes and ask that he be reinstated in the government caucus. The letter, signed by “the Board Directors,” was posted on the group’s Facebook page Wednesday morning and was reportedly sent to Premier Jason Kenney and ... Read More »
1 responseWomen’s shelter day camps among spring grant recipients
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on June 3rd, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is giving $63,466.50 through its Smart and Caring Community Grants to 13 community organizations. “Our Smart and Caring grants support the communities right across southeastern Alberta, and what it does is it looks to strengthen where there might be gaps for some of the non-profits and charities in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Functionally zero’ homelessness achieved in the Hat
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 3rd, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Local officials say the effort to end homelessness has been recognized as the only place in Canada that meets a newly developed national standard to be certified to have “functionally zero” homelessness. The drive in Medicine Hat to reduce the number of people living on the street or without stable housing began in 2009, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ross Glen deals with power outage during scorcher day
By Medicine Hat News on June 3rd, 2021
A power outage in hot weather left 1,900 customers in the Ross Glen area of Medicine Hat without electricity on Wednesday afternoon. The outage was reported at about 1 p.m., and was resolved for all customers by just after 5 p.m. Temperatures rose above 30C on Wednesday in Medicine hat and across much of southern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Water supply outlook for S. Sask. River downgraded for summer
By Medicine Hat News on June 3rd, 2021
The water supply outlook for the South Saskatchewan River basin has been downgraded slightly for the coming summer, according to the latest forecasts from Alberta Environment and Parks. Earlier predictions of an average to above average year on the Bow and Oldman systems (which form the South Saskatchewan) are now noted as below average to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JazzFest ready for online, interactive event
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on June 3rd, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi After last year was cancelled, the Medicine Hat JazzFest started planning for a virtual festival this year for its 25th anniversary. Lyle Rebbeck, executive artistic director, says they decided in September they were not going to have a second cancellation. “We made the decision early on to start building the skills and the team ... Read More »
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