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Empress residents will soon know path toward new council, CAO
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 31st, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The residents of Empress – where the entire village council and chief administrator resigned last month – will be apprised of what is happening at a special meeting Wednesday with a provincially appointed administrator. That official, Harold Johnsrude, was named by Municipal Affairs ministry to legally act as council until a byelection can be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic board debates but passes budget
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 31st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education’s 2022/23 budget and education plan were approved Monday, despite concerns raised over the division’s budget deficit and capital plan released earlier this month. Trustee Bernie Kinch was vocal following the division’s budget presentation, which estimates a deficit of $29,000 for the 2022-23 school year. “I think we’ve ... Read More »
1 responseCity makes power expansion official
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 31st, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The opening of the city’s latest power plant expansion was toasted Monday afternoon, about a month after “Unit 17” turbine came online to serve a red-hot power market this spring. That twinning of the north-end power station adds about 20 per cent to the city’s generation capacity, and officials say it could absorb new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Loo Quong Sang a big part of southern Alberta history
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 31st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com As May draws to a close, so too does Asian Heritage Month – a month dedicated to recognizing the contributions Asian-Canadians have made and continue to make. The News reflects on one such individual, Loo Quong Sang, who contributed significantly to southern Alberta’s historic economy and culture. While Loo was not the only Asian-Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Rose depletes reserves to cover deficit
By Anna Smith Southern Alberta Newspapers on May 28th, 2022
In an additional board meeting this month, Prairie Rose Public Schools reviewed its 2022-2025 three-year education plan and the 2022-2023 preliminary budget. The meeting opened with a presentation from Eagle Butte High school, presented by Eagle Butte High School principal Boyd Craven and vice-principals Cathy Hynes and Rocheal Howes, highlighting various academic and student-led initiatives. ... Read More »
3 responsesCORE, Chess Club host giant set opening ceremony
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 28th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Members of CORE Association and the Medicine Hat Chess Club were joined by several well-known community figures Friday for the 2022 giant chess set opening. The chess set, declared largest in the world by Guinness World Records, is an annual fixture of the city’s downtown. Not only does it encourage area residents to traverse ... Read More »
3 responsesPublic volunteers needed for AHS health advisory councils
By Medicine Hat News on May 28th, 2022
Albertans have an opportunity to share their thoughts on regional and provincial health-care operations, by applying to become Alberta Health Services advisory council volunteers. AHS is accepting applications for both the provincial advisory council and health advisory councils, which monitor and provide feedback to AHS about regional health-care concerns. Provincial advisory council applicants may reside ... Read More »
2 responsesWest named active police chief during search
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 28th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com While the Medicine Hat Police Commission embarks on their search for a new police chief, longtime MHPS member Joe West has stepped into the role of acting chief. West was born and raised in Medicine Hat, but left the city to attend the University of Calgary. Following graduation, he spent two years as a ... Read More »
5 responsesSafety coalition bike rodeo next week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 28th, 2022
The South Eastern Alberta Traffic Safety Coalition is once again hosting its bike rodeo. From 3-5 p.m. June 1 in the River Valley Community Church parking lot at 1101 Queen St., the SEATSC will run the free community event open to all in an effort to promote safe bike riding. Kids and youth can test ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Open house on off-leash policy next Thursday
By Medicine Hat News on May 28th, 2022
The City of Medicine Hat is reaching out to residents and trail users to share information and garner feedback on a proposed policy outlining criteria on how off-leash areas will be designed for the community. The city announced in a Friday release it will be hosting an open house to view the draft off-leash policy ... Read More »
2 responsesDirk to seek NDP nomination for Brooks-MH
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 27th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Though Alberta’s next provincial election is a year away, Hatter Gwendolyn Dirk has already announced her intention to seek nomination as the NDP’s MLA candidate for Brooks-Medicine Hat. Dirk, who was born in rural Saskatchewan but has resided in Alberta for 30-plus years, says she never planned on becoming a political candidate. She says ... Read More »
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