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Masonic Foundation donates $2K to help immigrant parents with childcare
By Medicine Hat News on April 7th, 2022
The Masonic Foundation of Alberta has stepped up to help ensure a bright summer for local children with a donation of $2,000 to Saamis Immigration Services Association. The donation will help fund Saamis’ newcomer children and youth summer camp programs, which offer childcare to immigrant parents. The Masonic Foundation of Alberta assists with charitable endeavours ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Increased carbon rebates coming in cheques
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 7th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A family of four in Alberta receives a refund of $1,079 on their 2021 taxes through the federal government’s climate action incentive payment. “It’s a refund on the carbon tax you pay for your heating, your gas and anything else they charge carbon tax on,” Marilyn Dixon, preparer with Liberty Tax on Dunmore Road, ... Read More »
3 responsesEnergy division rakes in $105M
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 7th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Profits at the city’s combined gas and power production division topped the $100-million mark thanks to rollicking electricity rates last year and higher than expected gas prices in 2021. Such a year was it at the power plant that income covered a $6.9-million loss in gas and provided a $66-million dividend to city reserves ... Read More »
1 responseHillcrest Church goes solar in big way
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 7th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The church which found itself at the centre of the carbon tax debate in 2018 has installed one of the largest solar power arrays in Medicine Hat. Hillcrest Church is featured in new marketing material for local firm Terralta, which this winter installed the panels on the roof of the large facility near 13th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vast majority of Towne Square’s final cost is covered by grants
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 6th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The final cost of the Towne Square redevelopment should be no higher than $2.9 million, paid for almost entirely with grant money, city officials stated Tuesday, clarifying figures used at a council meeting earlier this year. The work to clean up soil contamination at the site of the former car lot across from city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Root Cellar urges help through meat programs
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 6th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Currently in need of fresh meat donations, Medicine Hat’s Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub is asking local hunters and ranchers to consider donating to its Hunters Sharing the Harvest or Cattleman’s programs. “The Hunters Sharing the Harvest program is a partnership between the Root Cellar, Premium Sausage and the Alberta Hunters Sharing the ... Read More »
2 responsesCo-accused in major meth bust likely to plead guilty under deal with the Crown
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 6th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The suspect in one of Medicine Hat’s largest meth seizures could plead guilty to the charge and be sentenced in early May, Provincial Court heard Tuesday. Robert Pegoraro, 25, was arrested in November 2021 after city and provincial police officials say they seized 1.9 kilograms of methamphetamine at a Flats area house. His attorney, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Methanex to conduct emergency training drill at local plant on Tuesday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 6th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Methanex will conduct an emergency training drill at its plant site in northwest Medicine Hat on Tuesday, a company spokesperson has told the News. The event will include the plant’s onsite firefighting system and response team as well as units and officers from the City of Medicine Hat’s fire service. Residents should be aware ... Read More »
2 responsesNasty weather leaves thousands without early-morning power
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 6th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com High winds and intermittent sleet, which began in the early hours of Tuesday and continued on and off throughout the day, resulted in several Medicine Hat areas losing power. City crews began working to resolve the issue before 5 a.m. Tuesday in the areas of South Ridge, Saamis Heights, Crestwood, Norwood, Ross Glen and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High Tea 50/50 sends winner home with $4,945, same total going to St. Joseph’s Home and Carmel Hospice
By Medicine Hat News on April 6th, 2022
George Kambeitz took home the Covenant Health Foundation’s High Tea 50/50 grand prize of $4,945 last week, with the remaining $4,945 going to support St. Joseph’s Home and Carmel Hospice. Nearly 6,500 tickets were sold in the second year of the 50/50 – created in place of the annual High Tea as a result of ... Read More »
2 responsesPermanent ‘store’ offers MyCityCare unique way to help
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 6th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com One year after its inception in February 2021, MyCityCare Medicine Hat, a local community support initiative providing Hatters in need with essential items like food and clothing at no cost, is excited to host the grand opening of its permanent location at Victory Lutheran Church on Saturday. “Originally (MyCityCare) started in Lethbridge (five years ... Read More »
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