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Grades reconfigured at St. John Paul II, St. Mary’s
By BRENDAN MILLER on December 11th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Ecole St. John Paul II will become a K-5 school for both English and French Immersion streams next school year, immediately affecting Grade 5 students currently enrolled. Board trustees voted Tuesday in favour of creating a new Grade 6 program at St. Mary’s School, including both English and French immersion options, while also voting ... Read More »
1 responseLocal MLA in Colorado this week aiming to boost partnerships in the U.S.
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 11th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright is taking part in a year-end tour alongside fellow representatives with the goal of cementing ties with partners in the U.S. Wright joined his U.S. counterparts at Council of State Governments West’s Western Legislative Academy in Colorado Springs on Monday, for a multi-day legislative leadership training program. “I am ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pets usually aren’t a good Christmas gift idea, SPCA reminds
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 11th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With the season for gifts right around the corner, the Medicine Hat SPCA wants to remind residents that a new furry friend is rarely meant to go under the tree. The shelter is currently completely at capacity, says director Stacey Fettig, and has a lengthy waitlist to be able to surrender an animal. “For ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrate the winter solstice with a sunset walk at Police Point Park
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 10th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As the longest night of the year fast approaches, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is looking to celebrate this annual astronomical event with the public. During the Winter Solstice Sunset Walk, attendees will start in the theatre, where they will observe a demonstration of the winter solstice. Chai, peppermint tea and hot chocolate will ... Read More »
1 responseCity says groups opposing Saamis Solar should be denied
By Collin Gallant on December 10th, 2024
@@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat has asked utility regulators to deny applications from two local groups wanting to argue against the purchase of the Saamis Solar Park. The city says the terms of the transaction are the only issue before the Alberta Utility Commission, and concerns from the community are properly dealt with in ... Read More »
1 responseCommittee recommends dropping Towne Square washroom plan
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 10th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com City council will vote on whether to remove from the 2023 capital budget a $540,000 item for downtown public washrooms, after members of the public services committee discussed both the cost and the need. Last year council approved debt funding in the 2023 capital budget for the construction of a washroom at Towne Square, ... Read More »
1 responseBusiness Briefs: CDN Controls makes major purchase as part of long-term expansion plans
By Medicine Hat News on December 10th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Western Canadian energy infrastructure firm CDN Controls has bought a Texas company as part of larger expansion plans, the company announced Monday. CDN has long operated in Brooks, after buying In-Phase Electric and Instrumentation, and last March opened its 13th location in Medicine Hat. CDN said Monday it had acquired Dallas and Odessa-based Superior ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Workers at Lethbridge Casino apply for unionization
By Medicine Hat News on December 10th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Workers at Lethbridge Casino have applied to become unionized under the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, according to the latest update of applications to the Alberta Labour Relations Board. The union filed the application for certification on Dec. 6, stating that a potential bargaining unit comprises 156 employees of Pure Casino Gaming Corp. A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Root Cellar looking for donations, volunteers as Holiday Season ramps up
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 10th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With the Holiday Season and the rest of winter coming up, the Root Cellar is preparing for a continued increase in demand. Historically, January is one of the busiest times in regards to need for services, executive director Melissa Mullis says. However, as cost of living has continued to rise, she notes there have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Not in Kansas anymore; McCoy students present The Wizard of Oz
By BRENDAN MILLER on December 7th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The classic tale of a farm girl and her dog swept away by tornado to a strange and magical land hits the stage next week, as performing arts students at Monsignor McCoy High School ready six performances of the The Wizard of Oz. Cast and crew have been busy working on the play since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Regional unemployment significantly higher in November 2024 than 2023
By Medicine Hat News on December 7th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The unemployment rate in southern Alberta jumped nearly two percentage points in November, according to year-over-year figures released Friday by Statistics Canada. The Medicine Hat-Lethbridge figure rose to 6.2 per cent during the month, up 1.9 points from late 2023, though down slightly from the previous month. The apparent disconnect appears due to changes ... Read More »
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