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CUPE 46 attempting to certify workers at the Redcliff Library
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 2nd, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The largest municipal workers union in Medicine Hat is attempting to certify workers at the Redcliff Library. The Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local No. 46, made application to become the bargaining agent for seven workers of the Redcliff Library Board. That was filed with on June 24 by the Alberta Labour Relations Board, ... Read More »
1 responseTowne Square paid parking begins, by app only
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 2nd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A new digital parking pilot project which reintroduces paid parking hours to the Towne Square lot, will modernize and simplify parking in the core, city officials say – but only for smartphone users. Beginning July 4, Hatters will be required to pay when parking at Towne Square, located on the corner of First and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff RCMP investigating fatal crash
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 2nd, 2022
Redcliff RCMP are investigating a car crash that killed one man and injured another near the Hamlet of Schuler on Thursday night. At 6:47 p.m., RCMP received a call for a serious collision involving a semi tractor-trailer and a motor vehicle on Highway 41 between Township Roads 160 and 163. Police say the semi tractor-trailer ... Read More »
1 responseA community comes together for Canada Day
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 2nd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Community was a central theme of Canada Day this year, as southeastern Albertans came together to celebrate – some for the first time since 2019. “It’s so good to be out with all the people and seeing all the happy faces and just being together again,” Redcliff resident Pat Hauck told the News. Canada ... Read More »
1 responseParkside in Redcliff has new vice principal
By Medicine Hat News on July 2nd, 2022
Janet Kraft, a teacher at Parkside Junior High School in Redcliff, is excited to move into her new role of vice-principal when she returns in September. Kraft has been a teacher with Prairie Rose Public Schools for the past 12 years. She has taught at Jenner School, Seven Persons School, Ralston School and Parkside... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters charged after string of rural thefts
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 2nd, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Two Hatters are charged after Mounties in the region warned business owners about a rash of rural thefts this week. RCMP detachments in Redcliff and Bow Island stated they had received four reports of vehicle thefts, along with fuel and tools since June 18. On Thursday, Redcliff RCMP said a 48-year-old man and 28-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged with fraud has new lawyer
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 2nd, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A man facing three-year-old fraud charges in Medicine Hat has a new lawyer. Chad Dale Fontaine now lives out of town and was ordered last month to appear in person or have a new attorney present in Provincial Court on Thursday to advance charges that have been before the court since 2019. Defence attorney ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SEAWA volunteers earn Certificates of Appreciation
By Medicine Hat News on July 2nd, 2022
The South East Alberta Watershed Alliance is recognizing 10 volunteers for their efforts to repair, protect and raise awareness of local riparian areas with Certificates of Appreciation. The certificates were presented during SEAWA’s annual general meeting held Monday. SEAWA thanks Audrey Goodwin, Garry Lentz, Gary Franz, Stuart Murray and Ron Linowski for 12 years of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Parks Day’ is July 16
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 30th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews An incorrect date was included in a recently published collection of summer events scheduled throughout southeast Alberta. “Parks Day” at Elkwater Lake will take place on Saturday, July 16. It will celebrate the Cypress Hills and parks across the nation with birthday cake at the visitors centre, an evening barbecue and bingo game at ... Read More »
1 responseSix opioid overdoses in Medicine Hat so far in 2022
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 30th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat recorded two opioid overdose deaths in April, bringing the total to six this year, according to new data which shows a general decline in Alberta from a peak last fall. The data – the most current available from the ministry of Mental Health and addictions – show 113 province deaths from opioid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Day celebrations return to Elkwater
By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on June 30th, 2022
This year, a core group of volunteers decided to bring back the Canada Day events in Elkwater. Val Pearson, one of the key volunteers, said, “A group six volunteers decided they would organize the events this year and hopefully it will continue in upcoming years.” Most morning events are at the Learning Centre. A tattoo ... Read More »
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