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Hulgaard accused of continuing to spread propaganda
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 12th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man serving a community sentence and probation for inciting hatred against Jews is accused of breaking those conditions by continuing to spread online propaganda. Loki Holger Hulgaard, 39, was sentenced in October 2020 to four months house arrest and two years probation after a cashier at a local grocery store was ... Read More »
1 responseSolar farm in Calgary, similar to large one planned for Medicine Hat, gets OK
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 12th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A plan to build a solar farm on contaminated land inside Calgary city limits has been approved, boding well for another plan to build a similar, but much larger project in Medicine Hat. Deerfoot Solar would see 108,000 panels placed on 244 acres of land that was once a fertilizer plant’s tailings pond. On ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College students return, but mostly online
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2022
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College students headed back to classes Monday, mostly online, but Sandy Henderson, dean of Student Services and Registrar at MHC, hopes the shift will only be a temporary measure. Henderson emphasized the college is “committed to ensuring the wellness of employees, students and the community, and of course, access to education.” MHC ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two candidates will vie for vacant council position in Cypress County
By Medicine Hat News on January 11th, 2022
Keith Ritz and Layla Vickerman will vie for the open position on Cypress County council in a Feb. 7 byelection, the county announced Monday. The deadline to submit a nomination was noon Monday, with only the two candidates opting to enter the race for Ward 9 councillor. The position became available following the death of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hidden Valley finally able to get ski season underway
By Medicine Hat News on January 11th, 2022
Hidden Valley officially reopened for the season on Jan. 7. Over the weekend, the hill was a destination for avid skiers, adventurers and families. Staff were excited to once again welcome guests, Alberta Environment and Parks said in a statement. “We know how important Hidden Valley is to the local community and our team looks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senior in custody on firearms offences after serious incident Sunday
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A 67-year old man is in police custody and charged with several firearms offences following a serious incident which occurred in the Northland area of Crescent Heights over the weekend. Medicine Hat police received reports of an armed individual involved in a domestic dispute Sunday at approximately 3 p.m. Police responded to a residence ... Read More »
1 responsePPE slow to arrive for local schools as classes start
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Some local schools began receiving shipments of masks and COVID-19 rapid test kits on Monday, however others will have to make do without, school representatives say. As of Monday morning, no schools within Medicine Hat or surrounding area had received shipments, but by noon several had. As of Monday evening, Prairie Rose Public Schools ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reservations opening soon for Gas City Campground, Echo Dale
By Medicine Hat News on January 11th, 2022
Reservations for Gas City Campground and Echo Dale Campground will open on Monday. Gas City Campground is set to open its gates on Friday, April 29, followed by Echo Dale on Friday, June 3. Adding to the camping experience this year will be two new comfort cabins available for reservation at Gas City Campground. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Open session workshop coming for Parks and Rec master plan
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Members of the city’s Public Services Committee received an update on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan during their Monday meeting. The master plan, which is an amalgamation of the 2010 Parks System Management Plan and the 2011 Recreation Master Plan, aims to determine how local environmental spaces and facilitates should most efficiently be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat’s public schools anticipate class interruptions
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com An email sent from the Medicine Hat Public School Division to parents Sunday warns of possible class, grade and school closures as a result of teacher absences. Excerpts from the email read: “The latest wave of the pandemic may prove to be our most challenging yet. Because we no longer receive information from Alberta ... Read More »
4 responsesLocal unemployment spikes in December, but remains below 2020 levels
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 8th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Unemployment in Medicine Hat-Lethbridge region rose by a full percentage point in December, but remained well below last year’s levels, figures released Friday show. Alberta gained 11,000 jobs last month as the provincial rate fell to 7.3 per cent, down from 7.6 per cent as new positions were offset by more people looking for ... Read More »
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