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Inaugural National Ski and Snowboard Day coming up on Feb. 21
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Canada’s first National Ski and Snowboard Day is just around the corner on Feb. 21, encouraging residents to get out and hit the slopes. The Canadian Ski Council announced the inaugural day in hopes of getting more people outdoors and active during the winter, something sorely needed in the colder months. National Ski and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bevo starting to pick up speed with added capacity
By Medicine Hat News on February 6th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Increased capacity helped Bevo improve the bottomline of owner Aurora Cannabis as it transforms the Aurora Sun greenhouse in Medicine Hat to grow horticultural flowers and seedlings for other vegetable growers. Third-quarter financial statements released Wednesday state the plant propagation segment of the medical and recreational cannabis producer recorded $8.9 million in revenue last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saamis Solar field viability. Yay or nay?
By Collin Gallant on February 6th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Supporters and opponents of the now city-owned Saamis Solar park project said Wednesday that a thorough airing of the project’s economic case will prove their points to either halt or accelerate building the array on the city’s north end. “We’ve asked for it and they’ve promised it, so we hope they (the city) will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County reviewing details of its recently implemented dust control policy
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County is evaluating its rates and policies for a new dust control program, which came into effect for 2025. In 2024, council chose to transition to calcium, or a similar product, for new private dust control patches. As part of this transition, administration was asked to develop a costing formula. It was recommended ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big, broader, better the aim of Buckle upgrade
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Silver Buckle Sports Bar is looking ahead to bigger things, as the first phase of an expansion and renovation nears completion. Work has been actively in progress for about six months now, says owner Devon Potvin, though the story began following the change at Skinny’s Smokehouse into only a catering business. “They were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Construction plan tops city’s Saamis Solar priorities
By Collin Gallant on February 6th, 2025
@@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat is now closing a deal to buy one of the largest solar fields ever proposed in Western Canada, but when it might be built is still a work in progress, say city officials. The deal between the city’s energy division and Irish renewables developer DP Energy was approved Tuesday ... Read More »
1 responseNew funding announced for municipal EV charging stations in Alberta
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Municipalities has announced a new $1.7-million program to assist communities, industries and corporations seeking to purchase and instal electric vehicle charging stations. The funding, provided by Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program, will help offset the cost of up to 46 per cent of eligible projects to successful applicants. “The EVCP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual High School Art Show return to college gallery
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Beginning next week, the artistic talents of local high school students will be on display at the Medicine Hat College One on One Gallery as the college collaborates with local students to host its annual High School Art Show. Work chosen by teachers at Crescent Heights, Eagle Butte, Medicine Hat and Monsignor McCoy high ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers thrill St. Patrick’s students during ball-hockey visit
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The sound of students cheering for their hometown Tigers was compatible with a large crowd during a home game at Co-op Place, as members of the local WHL club visited St. Patrick’s School on Wednesday to face off against Grade 1 and 5 students in ball hockey. St. Patrick’s School hosted the special event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two Hatters arrested following seizure of firearms and illicit drugs
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 6th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Police have charged 43-year-old Christopher Lane and 42-year-old Kerrie Simms with numerous firearm and drug related charges after executing a residential search warrant last Sunday. As a result of a short-term investigation into suspected drug activity, police searched a residence located on the 900 block of Fifth Street SE on Feb. 2, and were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women in Business annual Wine and Cheese event offers networking opportunities coupled with spring fashion
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 6th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In honour of International Women’s Day, the Women in Business Wine and Cheese event is back with a brand-new twist. “This year we’re doing it a little differently,” says Corry Bohnet, event co-ordinator. “We have six retailers that will be bringing clothes for us to view for the new spring collections.” Bohnet explained that, ... Read More »
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