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Cypress-Medicine Hat New Democrats nominate Cathy Hogg
By Medicine Hat News on March 2nd, 2023
Cathy Hogg was selected as the NDP’s candidate for Cypress-Medicine Hat in the upcoming provincial election following a Tuesday party vote. Hogg, a longtime Prairie Rose Public Schools board trustee currently on an unpaid leave of absence, was not made available for an interview Wednesday, but tweeted prior to Tuesday’s vote that she “would be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Emergency Alert Test set for this afternoon
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 1st, 2023
The province will be testing its Emergency Alert system this afternoon. Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis issued a statement Monday saying at 1:55 p.m. today they would be running an emergency alarm test and the alert will be distributed over TV, radio, websites, social media, the Alberta Emergency Alert mobile app ... Read More »
1 responseFlight Academy students fundraising hard for Washington trip
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 1st, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Students in the South Alberta Flight Academy at Eagle Butte High School have been busy fundraising for their trip to Washington, D.C. in late June. They’ve had a few bottle drives and are currently selling Epicure door to door. Next month they will be selling Co-op gift cards to try to raise more funds. ... Read More »
1 responseBarnes brings Lich to budget tabling as guest
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 1st, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Talk coming out of Tuesday’s Alberta budget wasn’t only about was in it, but also who was there to hear it. Tamara Lich, one on the leaders of the convoy protests in Ottawa last year, attended in the gallery as a guest of Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes, who introduced her to a round ... Read More »
1 responseMissing text in bylaw means rebate for default gas customers
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 1st, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A misstep in bylaws updating how the City of Medicine Hat now sets default natural gas prices will lead to a $485,000 rebate to customers without a fixed price after two months in practice. And, such customers could see lower prices on their bills until the measure is corrected. The city made the announcement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC launching new automation program
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 1st, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com A new automation program is being developed at Medicine Hat College in partnership with JBS Canada that will first run out of the Brooks campus but eventually be taught in Medicine Hat as well. “The partnership is to develop a program in automation. We offer electrical but there is a big difference between electrical ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Role swap means new fire chief needed
By Medicine Hat News on March 1st, 2023
The city has temporarily paused its search for a permanent public services managing director, but will soon begin recruitment efforts for a new Fire and Emergency Services chief. The city announced Tuesday that interim public services managing director Brian Stauth, who transitioned from his former role as fire chief on Feb. 1, will be retiring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Industries partners with Asian firm on low-carbon ammonia plan
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 1st, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews CF Industries has signed another agreement with an Asian partner to develop low-carbon ammonia production at its new Louisiana plant site. The global producer that has a major plant in Medicine Hat announced Monday it had entered into an memorandum of upstanding with Lotte Chemical Corp., of South Korea. A joint development framework could ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat-based Amy Duval recognized as one of Canada’s top emerging ceramic artists
By KENDALL KING on February 28th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com A Medicine Hat-based artist is being recognized as one of Canada’s “best and brightest” emerging ceramic artists with the Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics. Amy Duval says words can’t describe her gratitude of being chosen recipient of the annual award which highlights emerging artist whose work is innovative and indicative of a promising career. ... Read More »
1 responseBudget Day arrives in Alberta
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 28th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant It’s Budget Day in Alberta with big money announcements predicted by all political parties. Premier Danielle Smith told the News she plans on driving home promises to use a gush of royalty revenue toward controlling debt, infrastructure and affordability measures promised after she won the United Conservative Party leadership. Her opponents say more targeted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Home and Leisure Show returning in full force
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 28th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat District Chamber of Commerce is inviting Hatters to the 2023 Home and Leisure Show, which kicks off Friday. “A wide variety of food will be available. We are bringing back the food alley once again this year for some trade show treats,” said Lisa Kowalchuk, executive director of the Chamber. “Then ... Read More »
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