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Research project in Cardston will delve into ‘agrivoltaics’
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 18th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com An interesting project is making its way to Cardston, thanks to a partnership formed between the town and Sun Cycle Farms. This agreement comes in the form of a physical location for utility scale demonstration and applied research in agrivoltaics, or the practice of utilizing land both for agriculture and solar power generation. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Free fall prevention classes at Veiner Centre planned in new year
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 18th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre is inviting residents in the community aged 50 and older to participate in a new fall prevention program designed to reduce the risk of tumbles and improve overall well-being. Eight free classes called “Steady Moves” are planned to begin in the new year at the Veiner Centre, co-ordinated by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fee changes will add a few bucks to utility bills next year
By Medicine Hat News on December 18th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Utility fee changes will see residential Hat customers pay about $2.75 more each month for water, sewer and trash service, as well as gas and electric delivery in 2025. That increase, approved late Monday by city council, is kept to 1 per cent largely due to the planned elimination of recycling fees as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christian bookstore amid first Christmas season, feeling enhanced connection to community and purpose
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 18th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Over half a year since opening, and in the swing of their first Christmas, owners of Christian bookstore Believe Books are feeling profoundly blessed. The story begins, says owner Renée Michiel, with inspiration from the Holy Spirit, to create a space where Christians of all denominations could find materials to learn and aid in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council split on Monday’s budget vote
By Collin Gallant on December 18th, 2024
@@CollinGallant City council passed the coming two-year budget Monday night with a 5.6 per cent tax increase attached, and two high-profile items still to be decided in the new year. But that was without the support of Couns. Andy McGrogan and Shila Sharps, who made a last-minute call for more cost cutting to bring the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All heart; New public schools superintendent ready to take reigns in new year
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 18th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Tracey Hensel, a longtime educator and school administrator in the Hat, says she is all heart, while emphasizing the importance of collaboration, supporting students and maintaining best practices as she prepares to take on the permanent role of superintendent. “The heart is part of the work that I do,” says Hensel, acting and soon-to-be-permanent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Acting superintendent made permanent at MHPSD
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 17th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Tracey Hensel, currently serving the role as acting superintendent for the Medicine Hat Public School Division, has been officially appointed as new superintendent, effective in the new year. Hensel has for the past six months been serving as acting superintendent following the departure of Mark Davidson during the summer. According to a press release ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Santa Claus fund seeks last minute donations; charity takes hit by postal strike
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 17th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Foundation, a charity that provides toys and Christmas meals for more than 600 low-income families annually, says the national strike by postal workers has caused a decline in mail-in donations used to buy children’s gifts and grocery vouchers. The SCF reports being down more than $50,000 compared to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council passes budget with 5.6% tax hike, again citing low revenue and need to retain services
By Collin Gallant on December 17th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Ho ho hold the budget, Coun. Andy McGrogan requested Monday, so city hall managers can somehow find another $3 million in cost reductions to lessen a proposed 5.6 per cent tax increase next year. That was defeated by a 7-2 vote however, as council colleagues cited the need to maintain city services, ongoing work ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County man with lifetime firearms ban faces new weapons offences
By Medicine Hat News on December 17th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Cypress County man with a history of weapons offences has again been charged with knowingly possessing firearms despite a court-ordered ban. Denver Ryan Ailsby, 45, was charged by Redcliff RCMP with nine weapons-related charges this fall and was scheduled to make a first appearance in Alberta Court of Justice at Medicine Hat on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Driver charged after stop sign blown, home struck on SE Hill
By Medicine Hat News on December 17th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A crash at a residential intersection Friday night sent one vehicle over a stop sign, up a sloped lawn and onto the front steps of a home. Medicine Hat police say that officers, fire crews and ambulance were dispatched to the intersection of Fourth Avenue and 11th street on the Southeast Hill at about ... Read More »
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