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Hut 8’s Ontario expansion fighting several hurdles as Bitcoin slides
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 8th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Cryptocurrency miner Hut 8 says it is performing well despite a steep decline in Bitcoin prices, but it says its expansion foray in Ontario is facing challenges, according to recent financial reports. The dataprocessing firm with major operations in Medicine Hat, announced Nov. 28 it would suspend operations in Ontario related to a contract ... Read More »
1 responseHorsefly spillway approved near Taber, though for more money than first thought
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 8th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews TABER A bid to build the initial phase of the Horsefly spillway near Taber worth $25 million has been accepted by the Municipal District of Taber, though that amount is 25 per cent more than a five-year-old estimate. The M.D. council approved the move at special meeting on Nov. 7 where they heard seven ... Read More »
1 responseFlu update: Cases rise by 1,500 over course of a week
By Medicine Hat News on December 8th, 2022
The province’s latest report on influenza shows cases continue to rise, albeit at a slower rate than previous weeks, with 5,163 lab-confirmed cases reported on Nov. 26, compared to 3,648 on Nov. 19. Influenza continues to comprise the majority of cases, with Influenza B comprising the remainder. Seniors aged 60-79 years old have now become ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Film aims to preserve history, future of Monarch Theatre
By KENDALL KING on December 8th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A Medicine Hat-born filmmaker’s documentary about the Monarch Theatre is set to be released early next year, but its trailer is premiering Dec. 21 to commemorate the theatre’s 111th anniversary. Luke Fandrich – who is also known by his production company and brand’s name Editing Luke – became interested in the theatre’s history several ... Read More »
1 responseApplications are open for Canada Summer Jobs program
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 7th, 2022
The 2023 Canada Summer Jobs program officially launched on Nov. 30. Funding to hire summer students can be applied for between now and Jan. 12, 2023 by not-for-profit, public sector and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees. CSJ is a government program designed to assist those between the ages of 15 and 30 in ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil OKs low-income utility relief
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 7th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council has approved a utility relief program for low-income earners in the Hat despite some concerns that the money may not flow directly to those most in need. The program, drawn up by administrators last month, will provide a total of $300 to Hatters who fall under certain income levels to offset higher ... Read More »
1 responseSupport those in need with Pottery Association’s Clay It Forward
By KENDALL KING on December 7th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Pottery Association has launched its second annual Clay It Forward fundraiser in support of the Mustard Seed. A silent auction-style fundraiser, Clay It Forward is a collaborative fundraising initiative which involves Medicine Hat and area potters, as well as local businesses. “A group of nine artists volunteered to participate in the fundraiser ... Read More »
1 responseProvince to invest $7M in east-central irrigation expansion
By Medicine Hat News on December 7th, 2022
The provincial government announced Monday it will be investing $7 million in the planning of an east-central irrigation expansion project, which involves the Municipal District of Acadia and the Special Areas. The planning is part of an approximately $933-million government initiative to expand and modernize infrastructure of nine districts across the province, and marks the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stolen car, dog were found north of Maple Creek in Saskatchewan
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 7th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews More is being learned about how a case of auto-theft that involved a local women’s dog was concluded by police last week. RCMP is Saskatchewan are crediting a regional crime watch organization with recovering a car stolen in Medicine Hat on Dec. 2. Local police announced that day that a three-year-old doberman pinscher was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Murphy to drop interim title to be full-time police chief
By KENDALL KING on December 7th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Police Service interim chief Alan Murphy is excited to move into the role permanently beginning Jan. 1. A 27-year veteran of the Edmonton Police Service, serving as deputy police chief for the past four years, Murphy came to Medicine Hat for the first time in October to take over as interim chief ... Read More »
1 responseCity inches closer to hiring new CAO
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 7th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City Hall may have a new top administrator very soon, the News has learned. Monday’s meeting of council featured long discussion about how some provisions in the proposed 2023 and 2024 budget should be paused until a permanent city manager is in place, but the meeting was also adjourned at an unusually early hour ... Read More »
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