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City power profits will fall as price does
By Collin Gallant on June 19th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A reversal in power prices will eat into profit expectations at the city power plant and reduce an expected year-end dividend, members of council’s audit committee heard Tuesday. Lower grid prices, lower demand due to warmer weather and even lower rates on local prices re-formulated last year could cut power profits by $18 million, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province to ban cellphones at K-12 schools
By ANNA SMITH on June 18th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com On Monday the province announced new incoming standards, restricting the use of personal electronics and cellphones within the classroom environment. “I’m sure we all know, cell phones are an ever present feature of our daily lives and Alberta’s classrooms are no exception,” said Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides. “Cellphones can be used as a ... Read More »
1 responseMH Interpretive Centre hosting geology walk at Echo Dale
By Medicine Hat News on June 18th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Geology Walk will take place at Echo Dale Regional Park on Wednesday afternoon and will provide discussion of the formations seen in the valley walls. The Medicine Hat Interpretive Centre will host the guided free event that will discuss the geologic changes in the region over time. The event takes place from 12:30-2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bikers bring smile to six-year-old girl battling rare disorder
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 18th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Hundreds of motorcyclists from across Alberta and parts of Saskatchewan hit the highway with their hogs, choppers and beasts to raise money for a six-year-old Medicine Hat girl who is battling a rare neurological disorder. At the age of 18 months, Hailey Bonville was diagnosed with Rett syndrome, a genetic neurological and development disorder ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wind farm nears operation southwest of the city
By Medicine Hat News on June 18th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The “Forty Mile Bow Island” wind farm being built southwest of Medicine Hat was added to the Alberta power trading board on June 4, ahead of final work proceeding this fall. The 266-megawatt facility was reduced by several turbine locations last year after the Alberta Utilities Commission re-evaluated proximity to the Bow Island Airport. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Details released around weekend in the Hat for Jehovah’s Witnesses, as the massive convention returns for the second year
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 18th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat News From Friday to Sunday this week, the city will welcome more than 3,500 guests who are once again attending the region’s annual Jehovah’s Witness Convention making it the largest one-weekend event in Medicine Hat. New details were released Monday around the three-day convention’s schedule at Co-op Place that will include free ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration Saturday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 18th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Aligning with the summer solstice on June 21 – recognized as National Indigenous Peoples Day – the longest day of the year has been celebrated by Indigenous people for centuries. To honour the rich history, traditions, culture and important contributions of Indigenous people, the city is hosting several events and educational opportunities this week. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Youth philanthropy program reaches record involvement
By ANNA SMITH on June 18th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com This year set a new record for participants in the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta’s Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) Program. The program is designed to help motivate philanthropists of the future, getting students and members of youth clubs involved with organizations in their area. “The program gives students hands-on experience working as a team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive program to offer exploration of tiny biomes with nature walk
By Medicine Hat News on June 18th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program will be hosting an exploration of the smaller side of nature, for those aged 11 and older. The Microscopic Menagerie event will be hosted in Police Point Park from 2-3 p.m. on June 29. Over the course of this nature walk, participants will learn about “what life is like ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council endorses new city complaints process
By Collin Gallant on June 18th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Medicine Hat will rewrite the process of how complaints against city council members are dealt with following controversy this spring, but could also work on a national effort to counter an upswing of “harassment of elected officials.” Coun. Shila Sharps called for the initial research into how council handles public complaints in late 2023, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged with attempted murder after shooting on Siksika Nation
By Medicine Hat News on June 18th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews RCMP in Gleichen have laid a charge of attempted murder after a man was shot in the arm on Saturday on Siksika Nation. Police issued a brief shelter in place order in an area of Gleichen as they arrested the suspect, Tim Munro, 43, of Siksika. On Monday, the RCMP announced he was charged ... Read More »
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