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Frey helps announce John Ware Youth Empowerment program
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 1st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat-Brooks MLA Michaela Frey took part in a press conference announcing a new pilot program aimed at empowering Black and newcomer youth in rural southeastern Alberta Monday. Frey joined Premier Jason Kenney, Culture Minister Ron Orr and executive director of Global Village Centre in Brooks, Ahmed Kassem, to announce the Brooks-based John Ware ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress Wind on track for year’s end completion
By Justin Seward, Southern Alberta Newspapers on March 1st, 2022
EDF Renewable’s Cypress Wind Project broke ground last August and still on track to finish by the end of this year. In those few months, 10 foundations have been installed and the majority of the roads were constructed. However, construction crews demobilized last December to avoid the harsh winter conditions. “We anticipate ramping up construction ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!KidSport distributed over $44K in 2021, aims to get back on track in 2022
By Justin Seward, Southern Alberta Newspapers on March 1st, 2022
KidSport Medicine Hat/Redcliff has been a longstanding organization in the local area and helps kids 18 and under with their registration costs of $300 per year in the sport of their choice. KidSport provides grants to kids in families facing financial barriers and allows them to participate in registered sports programs and experience the benefits ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Direction requested on aging rec facilities
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 1st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Aging recreation facilities throughout Medicine Hat were a topic of discussion during Monday’s public services meeting, as city officials look toward the future. James Will, director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Medicine Hat, presented four recommendations aimed at proactive recreation planning, including the construction of a new aquatics and fitness centre, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L concerned about impact of ongoing strike
By Al Bieber, Southern Alberta Newspapers on March 1st, 2022
The University of Lethbridge says it’s concerned about the impacts of the ongoing strike by its faculty. In a weekend statement, the university said, since 2019-20, its provincial grant has been cut my more than 20 per cent and as a result the U of L has lost $20 million in annual funding from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City will continue to offer work from home to certain positions
By Medicine Hat News on February 26th, 2022
A general ‘work at home order’ in the province is set to end March 1, but the City of Medicine Hat is planning to offer permanent remote working roles to some employees with the COVID-19 pandemic ease. Since the spring of 2020 managers at city hall have juggled capacity limits by allowing some workers whose ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Company looking to hire local as it returns to region to manage wind farm construction
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 26th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com MasTec Canada is returning to the Medicine Hat area nearly two years after shuttering its Brier Park location, to manage construction of the EDF Renewables’ Cypress Hills wind farm, and is looking to hire for the project. “We’re so excited to be partnering and contributing to the transitioning of our energy industry in Western ... Read More »
1 responseShop YXH looks to collaborate with wellness, fitness orgs
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 26th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Shop YXH, an online marketplace featuring Medicine Hat businesses, is aiming to promote healthy living through partnerships with local wellness and fitness organizations. “Throughout the pandemic … it was apparent supporting local businesses was about more than shopping local and promoting their products and services,” Kelli Ireland, Shop YXH project manager and Invest Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH College president/CEO says budget is ‘favourable’
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 26th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Officials at Medicine Hat College are pleased with funding increases outlined in the province’s 2022 budget, despite decreases it receives from several operating and capital maintenance grants. “Yesterday’s announcement is favourable for Medicine Hat College,” president and CEO Kevin Shufflebotham said in a Friday press release. “We are aware of the government’s commitment to ... Read More »
1 responseBarnes takes aim at Kenney after Thursday’s budget tabled
By Medicine Hat News on February 26th, 2022
Area MLA Drew Barnes harshly criticized the provincial government and his former leader Thursday, saying Premier Jason Kenney has used an oil boom to boost his image rather than tackle the scope of government. “Kenney was elected on a promise of being a better manager than former (New Democratic) premier Rachel Notley, but proof of ... Read More »
1 responseRemembering prominent black community members
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 26th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com As Black History Month draws to a close, the News reflects on two notable black figures in Medicine Hat and area’s history; John Ware and Mary “Molly” Smith, both of whom called Alberta home throughout the late 1800s to the turn of the century. While Ware and Smith were not the only black individuals ... Read More »
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