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Solar proposal near Brooks faces regulatory hearing after objections
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 23rd, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A proposal to build a solar power farm on 3,900-acres of land near Brooks will move to a public regulatory hearing after a group of nearby landowners filed objections. The SolarKrafte Brooks Solar project would be built on five sections of land about 7 km southwest of the city adjacent to Highway 36. Most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No Holiday Train again but online concert coming Dec. 18
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 23rd, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Stops on the CP Holiday Train will again be delayed by the ongoing pandemic, but the railroad-fundraiser for food banks across Canada and the United States will provide a bigger concert for broadcast closer to Christmas. The annual event that typically draws thousands of merry-makers to N. Railway Street in Medicine Hat was postponed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff starting new tradition with Winter Festival and birth of annual tree-lighting
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 23rd, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com The Town of Redcliff and Redcliff Youth Centre are kicking off the Christmas season with an exciting new tradition, one that will continue to grow in the years to come. Janae Ulrich, executive director of the Redcliff Youth Centre, spoke to the News about the establishment of the new Winter Festival at Redcliff Legion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!International river water flow pact will be reviewed for modernization
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 23rd, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A 100-year-old agreement between Canada and the U.S. on water flows in the St. Mary’s and Milk rivers will be reviewed to improve water security and reflect the effects of climate change, the International Joint Commission announced Tuesday. The rivers, which emanate in Montana before entering Alberta, are distinct but are joined by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Appeal hearing on S. Railway abandoned well liability postponed
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 23rd, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Work has concluded for the time being on an effort to permanently seal an historic gas well under S. Railway Street in Medicine Hat, but a process to determine who is liable for the well that was leaking methane has been postponed. An Alberta Energy Regulator hearing had been scheduled for Nov. 24 to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City hiring new solicitor to fill spot left vacant by Mayor Clark
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 23rd, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat is now recruiting a full-time solicitor to fill the position vacated by Linnsie Clark when she was elected mayor. Under provincial rules, municipal employees are not allowed to serve as elected officials with their employer. Clark spent four years in the City of Medicine Hat’s legal department that is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dance Out team taking seniors down musical memory lane
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 23rd, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com The Veiner Centre Line Dancers “Dance Out” team performed a 1950s and 1960s themed show for residents of Meadowridge Seniors Village Monday. The dance group for seniors 50-plus has more than 85 members, many of whom take part in public shows. “We like to do something for the community,” Carol Sproule, Dance Out co-ordinator, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Childcare agreement welcomed in the Hat
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 23rd, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com On Nov. 15, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Jason Kenney announced both governments had reached an agreement to support $10-a-day care for children under six years old. In an email to the News, Glen Motz, Member of Parliament for Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner, said he was satisfied to learn that Alberta and the federal government ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local businesses adapt to QR scanning
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 23rd, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Local businesses continue to manage the challenges of the pandemic. A few businesses reported that the transition to QR codes for the restriction exemptions program has gone quite well, thanks to accommodating customers and understanding staff. Mike Waskalik, owner and operator of Local, said he made sure his staff was fully aware of expectations. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage Christmas Market begins Friday
By Medicine Hat News on November 23rd, 2021
Medalta’s Heritage Christmas Market returns Friday from 4-8 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local craftspeople will be featured at the market as will art and pottery made by the Medalta artists. There will be children’s activities as well as seasonal treats and drinks from the Copper Leaf Cafe. Admission to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More sex charges for man awaiting sentencing
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 19th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A man awaiting sentencing in Medicine Hat has been charged with more sexual offences. Claudio Tovar Aguilar, 55, pled guilty to several counts of sexual assault last January, but recently argued the pleas should be withdrawn because legal advice was not properly translated into Spanish. Justice Eric Brooks ruled against him and upheld the ... Read More »
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