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Cypress County biodiesel refinery could double in size
By Medicine Hat News on November 6th, 2020
A “renewable diesel” refinery proposed for Dunmore could more than double in size, the company and group of local investors announced Thursday. Renewable U Medicine Hat and Cielo Waste Systems say the expansion plan comes after positive results at a prototype refinery in Aldersyde, Alta. As well, say officials, they have heard strong interest from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schools adapt for Remembrance ceremonies
By MO CRANKER on November 6th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Remembrance Day ceremonies are going to look different at schools this year. Due to COVID-19 protocols, large gatherings of students and staff can no longer happen. This means that a school-wide Remembrance assembly is not possible. The Catholic Board of Education and Public School Division worked with CFB Suffield to create videos to show ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teen suffers serious injuries in bike fall; GoFundMe set up to support family
By Medicine Hat News on November 6th, 2020
A GoFundMe has been started for a 14-year-old who was injured while riding his bike this week. Christian Niebergall was attempting to ride down the stairs near Monsignor McCoy High School when he crashed. The GoFundMe page, created by his family, says he sustained multiple skull fractures, multiple rib fractures and a fracture in his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Santa Claus Fund continues obstacle filled fundraising for essential Holiday Season
By MO CRANKER on November 6th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Need for the Santa Claus Fund could be greater than ever this year. Unfortunately, however, the organization has had to cancel or modify major fundraisers. That includes the annual Spirit of Giving Gala. In previous years, supporters packed the Medicine Hat Lodge events room to bid on custom-decorated Christmas trees, raising thousands for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YMCA Medicine Hat receives $15K from Jumpstart
By Medicine Hat News on November 6th, 2020
The local YMCA has received funding to enhance its programming. A total of $15,000 has been provided by Jumpstart to enhance the YMCA’s health, fitness and aquatics program and offset the cost of personal protective equipment related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In September, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities announced an $8-million sport relief fund to help ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Building permit fees expected to rise 6%
By Medicine Hat News on November 6th, 2020
The cost of most building permits and business licences in Medicine Hat could rise by 6 per cent next year as the department says it is seeking to recover more of its cost in providing the services. Top administrators have said a cross-departmental effort is underway to re-evaluate fees, penalty charges and rates across city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Siksika health authorities on ‘red’ alert with outbreak of COVID
By Medicine Hat News on November 6th, 2020
The Siksika Nation near Gleichen is on high alert after 12 new cases of COVID-19 were reported there on Thursday morning. That brings total active cases to 22 in the community of 3,500 people, leading to new drive-thru testing and calls to self-isolate. Statement from the tribal council and local health officials outlines that 600 ... Read More »
1 responseBrooks-MH transit service needs help to survive
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 6th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The City of Brooks has embarked on a fundraising campaign in order to continue its transit service to Medicine Hat. Current funding will only cover operational costs until the end of December, said Amanda Peterson, deputy CAO for the City of Brooks. The transit service is a vital link for some people to get ... Read More »
1 responsePrivate blood lab will open in Medicine Hat, start with special COVID-19 tests
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 5th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A private lab with fee for service has opened in Medicine Hat. Ichor Blood Services will be taking samples for COVID-19 tests required by certain travellers for destinations that need test results a maximum of 72 hours before arrival. The UCP government announced last month that these tests would be offered by Dynalife, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Only small changes result from city council’s committee appointments
By Medicine Hat News on November 5th, 2020
City council’s annual organizational meeting on Monday resulted in few changes from the previous list of councillor appointments to committees and boards. Among two changes were the placement of Coun. Julie Friesen and Coun. Kris Samraj moving on to a newly formed Intermunicipal Collaboration Committee. The two previously sat on the steering committee with elected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City budget focus means job losses coming
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 5th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The effort to make the city budget “Financially Fit” will get faster, city hall officials confirmed Wednesday. That largely confirms reports in the News last week, when officials outlined economic “headwinds” that could erase years of work to cut reserve spending out of the operating budget. It also reveals that the city will seek ... Read More »
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