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Trial date could soon be set for man accused of continuing to spread racial hatred online
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 27th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A trial date may soon be set for a man accused of continuing to spread racial hatred online in contravention of criminal sentence conditions. Loki Hulgaard was sentenced to undergo therapy during a one-year community sentence that included house arrest then curfew, followed by two years probation in late 2020, after pleading guilty to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City begins annual trimming of branches near power lines
By Medicine Hat News on January 27th, 2022
The city’s Electric Distribution department has begun the annual trimming of tree branches located too close to power lines. On Tuesday, crews began work in the Flats and will trim trees which are deemed hazardous in both front streets and back lanes. The trimmed branches will be used to create mulch. Anyone concerned about the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library makeover well underway
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 27th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Public Library and the Kinsmen Children’s Library are getting a refresh with new paint, flooring, shelving, furniture and more, with hopes the space will become more accommodating for patrons. “We are doing a bunch of building upgrades in 2021 and 2022,” Ken Feser, chief librarian, told the News. “It’s partially in response ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crews working to repair damage to electrical infrastructure
By Medicine Hat News on January 27th, 2022
City crews are working to repair damage to the electrical infrastructure at First Street SE, near Greenwood Court, following a collision of a motor vehicle with a hydro pole Tuesday. The city expects work to conclude Friday. Lane reductions can be expected on First Street throughout the week... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters share their thoughts for Bell Let’s Talk Day
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 27th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Whether through talking, texting or sharing messages of hope, Hatters did their part to raise awareness about mental health on Bell Let’s Talk Day, held Wednesday. “The Bell Let’s Talk Day is good because it opens up that conversation and lets people know that right now it’s normal to feel an increased level of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor tests positive for COVID-19
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 27th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Mayor Linnsie Clark is the second city council member in a month to test positive for COVID-19. She is isolating at her home and plans to work remotely, she told the News on Wednesday afternoon, after describing her symptoms as mild. “I’ve felt better,” she said. “I think the community will be understanding. This ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Industrial park plan heading to council
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 27th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A revised plan to create an industrial park in the city’s northwest which could affect a host of local clubs on city-leased land will move to city council next month. The NW Industrial Park area structure plan (ASP) was sent through the municipal planning commission on Wednesday afternoon. That provides a basic overarching plan ... Read More »
1 responseLegion donates $9,375 to bring comfort to residents at St. Joseph’s
By LAUREN THOMSON, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 27th, 2022
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com The Royal Canadian Legion Robertson Memorial Branch No. 17 gave $9,375 to help bring comfort for patients, residents and families at Covenant Health’s St. Joseph’s Home in Medicine Hat. Sheila Donner, president of The Royal Canadian Legion Robertson Memorial Branch No.17, explained that the generous donation to Covenant Foundation was made possible through the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Solar plants near Jenner, Tilley now in operation
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 27th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews BluEarth Renewables reports that its two newest solar power plants are now operating near Jenner and Tilley, Alta. The pair of 23-megawatt solar projects were acquired from developer Canadian Solar in early 2021, and are attached to a power purchase agreement with the province’s Ministry of Infrastructure. The Alberta Electric System operator showed production ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barnes says letter to Kenney about accountability
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 26th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Local MLA Drew Barnes addressed a letter to Premier Jason Kenney on Monday demanding transparency regarding provincial COVID-19 response policies, in what he says would be a move toward accountability. In the letter, Barnes states, “It is becoming increasingly clear the worst of the COVID pandemic is now behind us … The need for ... Read More »
1 responseSeveral SE Alberta municipalities listed among latest round of infrastructure programming grants
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 26th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Several municipalities in southeast Alberta are listed among the latest round of infrastructure programming grants from the federal government and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. The grants are meant to help towns and villages create systems to schedule and track maintenance for and replacement projects of things like roads, bridges and other public works. ... Read More »
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