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City’s utility fixed rates could save Hatters cash
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 26th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Hatters are now contemplating whether to take advantage of a utility department offer to retroactively apply fixed commodity rates to their January bills, but the math is easier done for power rates compared to gas. Council approved the program this week, allowing customers currently on default rates to sign up for a fixed rate ... Read More »
1 responseCosts could rise at two southeast Alberta Capital Power solar plays
By Medicine Hat News on February 25th, 2022
Capital Power put major southeast Alberta wind farm expansions into operation in 2021, but told investors on Thursday costs may rise on two solar facilities in the region. The Edmonton-based power producer reported in its year-end financial report unadjusted earnings of $1.12 billion last year, up 17 per cent from 2020, and a $250-million increase ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin COVID-19 vaccine clinic March 24
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 25th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Hatters are invited to register for the Miywasin Friendship Centre’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic, being held March 24 from 2-4 p.m. To register, call 403-526-... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mixed reviews for Alberta’s education budget
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 25th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The Government of Alberta’s 2022 budget includes an increase of $700 million in new funding for K-12 over a three-year period and $47 million in funding for the expansion of the province’s charter schools and collegiate models. Local school officials provided mixed reviews of certain budget aspects and said they eagerly await the province’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Online 50/50 raffle will support St. Joseph’s home and make lucky winner $5K richer
By Medicine Hat News on February 25th, 2022
Hatters are invited to take part in an online 50/50 raffle, the proceeds of which will go to St. Joseph’s Home, a local supportive living facility and Medicine Hat’s Carmel Hospice palliative care centre. The raffle is being hosted by Covenant Foundation, which supports St. Joseph’s Home and Carmel Hospice, and has a grand prize ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police put focus on school zone traffic safety
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 25th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Traffic safety in local school zones will be at the forefront of discussion this March as the Southeastern Albert Traffic Safety Coalition works to inform drivers about proper safety protocol when dropping off and picking up students, as well as passing through school zones. The effort will be led by the Medicine Hat Police ... Read More »
1 responseOnly two properties face possible tax auction this year
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 25th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Two residences in Medicine Hat will go to tax auction at the end of next month if owners don’t resolve three-year-old tax bills, a city committee heard Thursday. That’s down from five houses and a business published on an advanced list last month, with both measurements showing a continued general downward trend since a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta celebrating 30 years
By Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers on February 25th, 2022
Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is celebrating 30 years in 2022. The CFSEA is a registered charity which supports vibrant, healthy and caring communities across the region. “We are currently just digging deep into the archives and trying to recognize donors of all sizes and past volunteers who have made large contributions with time, talent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Not much in budget for SE Alberta
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 25th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The Alberta budget will balance this coming year, Finance Minister Travis Toews told the legislature on Thursday, crediting “hard but necessary choices” and an improving economic picture, but critics called the plan lacking in crucial support and programming after a tumultuous two years. The budget shows no new major capital projects in the region ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Landmark convenience store adapts to times
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 24th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Big changes have taken place at Hat News and Specialty Market throughout the past year, as co-owners Ryan Weiland and Kirby Eresman worked to reconfigure the store’s interior – giving it more of a market-feel – and introduced new products, such as gluten free snacks, vegetarian meal kits, locally-made frozen dinners and baked goods, ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian Alliance of British Pensioners urges locals to check eligibility
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 24th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The Canadian Alliance of British Pensioners is encouraging individuals who moved from, lived or worked in Britain to connect with their organization regarding possible eligibility for a British State Pension. “One of our main aims is to advise people who’ve worked in the U.K., irrespective of their nationality, that they are, more than likely, ... Read More »
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