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Southwest Saskatchewan ground moisture got much needed boost from late-summer rains
By Medicine Hat News on December 19th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Heavy rains in September left some areas of southwest Saskatchewan near Alberta wetter than normal at freeze-up, the Saskatchewan Water Agency stated in its end-of-autumn report on moisture conditions. It also forecasts the risk of drought in 2025 as “moderate” closest to the Alberta boundary, though “high” in areas southeast of Swift Current. “Drier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beef Pen Show and Cowboy Christmas Trade Show this weekend
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 19th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Kicking off on Friday, the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Beef Pen Show and Cowboy Christmas Trade Show, like most years, promises to be packed. Every aspect of the show is at capacity, said general manager Ron Edwards, from the pen show itself, to commercial cattle or the various 4-H groups that will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre shares impacts of volunteer driven transportation service
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 19th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com In a short online video titled “Audrey’s Story: How Veiner Vintage Transport Reduces Senior Isolation” that was recently published to the Unison for Generations +50 YouTube channel, Audrey shares her experience using the initiative that provides transportation to seniors. This year the Veiner Vintage Transport Program has provided approximately 1,300 rides to seniors in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa eases up on net-zero rules, buying the City of Medicine Hat crucial time
By Collin Gallant on December 19th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Newly finalized clean electricity rules from Ottawa would extend the potential lifespan of Medicine Hat’s newest gas-generating turbines, but would still require the entire facility to reduce carbon intensity by three-quarters by 2035, city power officials said Wednesday. An eventual “net-zero” operating environment would still be required by 2050. “It brings a little more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LDS Church donates $292K toward women’s shelter upgrades
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 19th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints met with the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society on Wednesday to present nearly $300,000 toward the shelter’s capital plan and ongoing renovations to the Phoenix Safe House. A total of $292,000 was approved as part of a global initiative to support women and children, said Bruce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith, Wright among speakers at Brooks’ State of the Region breakfast on Jan. 3
By Medicine Hat News on December 19th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The Brooks area “State of the Region” breakfast is set to take place on Jan. 3, with political leaders from the area set to address a crowd at that city’s Heritage Inn. Mayor John Petrie, Newell County Reeve Arno Doerksen, along with southeast Alberta’s two MLAs. Cypress-Medicine Hat’s Justin Wright and Premier Danielle Smith, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eateries say GST break benefits come with drawbacks
By BRENDAN MILLER on December 19th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com As customers at Medicine Hat restaurants enjoy a five per cent GST break from bills on meals and beverages with an alcohol content of less than 20 per cent until February, owners shared mixed feelings around the federally imposed tax holiday. Ross Beach, owner of Rossco’s Pub, says the temporary break has caused a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mustard Seed hosting a complete holiday feast on Christmas Eve
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 18th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Mustard Seed is keeping strong in its holiday traditions this year, working hard to spread cheer and hope to those in need. Individuals and families facing homelessness or hardship are invited Christmas Eve to enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner, served with care and compassion, the Mustard Seed says. “Christmas is a time for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SaskPower says charge to recover carbon tax on power will rise
By Medicine Hat News on December 18th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews SaskPower says its charge to recover the federal carbon levy on gas- and coal-fired electricity sold in the province will rise by 2.9 per cent on Jan. 1. That will add about $26 to the average residential bill and $75 for farm customers over the course of the year, bringing the total cost of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oyen car thief collides with park vehicle in attempt to flee police
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 18th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Twenty-three-year-old Jessey Lang is facing numerous charges after allegedly fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle in Oyen last Saturday. RCMP say they responded to a report of a theft of a motor vehicle in process at approximately 8:30 p.m. While responding to the call, a suspect was seen attempting to flee in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic Board of Education seeks feedback for 2026-27 school calendar
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 18th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education is looking for feedback from parents as it plans its 2026-27 school year calendar. Approving its calendar two years in advance allows the division to give families ample time to plan for upcoming school years, and parents are being asked to complete an online survey by the ... Read More »
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