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City eyes formal grant application process
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 27th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Council will look at implementing a new program that will formalize and streamline how the city accepts and approves grants from nonprofit organizations and other social service groups seeking capital funding. Throughout the year, city council will typically receive numerous requests for funding from several local non-profit organizations that could have budgetary implications. On ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clark v. City of Medicine Hat — Full decision
By Collin Gallant on August 26th, 2024
Medicine Hat News The full text of a decision rendered in the judicial review of Linnsie Clark vs. City of Medicine Hat, released on Monday, August 26 by Court of King’s Bench: Court of King’s Bench of Alberta Citation: Clark v City of Medicine Hat, 2024 ABKB 513 Date: 20240826 Docket: 2401 06966 Registry: Calgary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP Briefs: Reward up to $10K for whereabouts of highway murder suspect
By Medicine Hat News on August 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The reward for a man wanted for an Aug. 6 murder on a rural highway has increased to $10,000, the RCMP and other law enforcement agencies announced Friday. Elijah Blake Strawberry, 28, is wanted after a Rockyview County employee was killed and a power line shot and injured in an apparent car-jacking attempt earlier ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta Parks issues fire ban for Elkwater, Cypress Hills
By Medicine Hat News on August 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Elkwater and Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park are now under a fire ban, according to Alberta Parks, joining most areas south of Calgary with some level of fire advisory or restriction. Cypress County has banned open fires and fireworks since June, with officials citing hot, dry conditions and volumes of cured grass after a rainy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s cash plan to include rules on how reserves are accessed
By Collin Gallant on August 24th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A plan to define how the City of Medicine Hat plans to used “unrestricted” cash in its sizeable bank account would also better define how cash in the $200-million Heritage Savings reserve can be accessed. That account was created in 2017 to stockpile any excessive power profits from the city’s energy interests for what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Briefs: City contracts its chief electoral officer for October 2025 vote
By Medicine Hat News on August 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The City of Medicine Hat has hired a chief electoral officer on contract to oversee the 2025 municipal election. Cardona Arias, formerly of the City of Calgary’s clerk’s office, will begin work in September and prepare for the next municipal election, which takes place Oct. 20, 2025. The contract position will conclude at the ... Read More »
1 responseStamps duo hosts two-day camp for McCoy Colts
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 24th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com McCoy Colts football players had the opportunity to work with two pro special-teams players from the CFL’s Calgary Stampeders, who travelled to the Hat to host a two-day clinic. Long snapper Aaron Crawford, a former Crescent Heights Viking, and kicker Rene Parades worked with Colts players on fundamental and technical skills, focusing on special ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salvation Army evening meal program will continue
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 24th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com After consideration of the future of its offerings in Medicine Hat, the Salvation Army has made the decision to continue to provide their evening meal program. In partnership with Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church, they will work together to see that the program continues for the foreseeable future. This partnership has been in place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prostate cancer support group promotes frequent testing
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 24th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With Prostate Cancer Awareness month in September just around the corner, the Medicine Hat Prostate Cancer Support Group is reaching out to stress the importance of frequent testing. For one member of the group, Butch Hiltz, a regular blood test meant early detection, which may have saved his life. “The first time that they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local artists featured at collaborative pop-up show
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 24th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A handful of local artists, as well as a pair visiting from Taber, are showcasing and selling their work at a collaborative pop-up art show that wraps up Saturday afternoon. Artists who utilize social services provided by CORE Association, Next Step and REDI Enterprises, along with Taber Special Needs and Venturers, are in attendance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s top sheep herding dogs battle in Cypress County
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 23rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The weather is fair, the fields are set and roughly 70 sheepdogs are gathered out in Cypress County to showcase what they do best. The Canadian Border Collie Association is currently hosting its annual championships roughly a half hour drive outside Medicine Hat. The location of the competition tries to alternate between Eastern and ... Read More »
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