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Company looking to hire local as it returns to region to manage wind farm construction

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 26th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com MasTec Canada is returning to the Medicine Hat area nearly two years after shuttering its Brier Park location, to manage construction of the EDF Renewables’ Cypress Hills wind farm, and is looking to hire for the project. “We’re so excited to be partnering and contributing to the transitioning of our energy industry in Western ... Read More »

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Barnes takes aim at Kenney after Thursday’s budget tabled

By Medicine Hat News on February 26th, 2022

Area MLA Drew Barnes harshly criticized the provincial government and his former leader Thursday, saying Premier Jason Kenney has used an oil boom to boost his image rather than tackle the scope of government. “Kenney was elected on a promise of being a better manager than former (New Democratic) premier Rachel Notley, but proof of ... Read More »

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Shop YXH looks to collaborate with wellness, fitness orgs

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 26th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com Shop YXH, an online marketplace featuring Medicine Hat businesses, is aiming to promote healthy living through partnerships with local wellness and fitness organizations. “Throughout the pandemic … it was apparent supporting local businesses was about more than shopping local and promoting their products and services,” Kelli Ireland, Shop YXH project manager and Invest Medicine ... Read More »

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Remembering prominent black community members

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 26th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com As Black History Month draws to a close, the News reflects on two notable black figures in Medicine Hat and area’s history; John Ware and Mary “Molly” Smith, both of whom called Alberta home throughout the late 1800s to the turn of the century. While Ware and Smith were not the only black individuals ... Read More »

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City’s utility fixed rates could save Hatters cash

By COLLIN GALLANT on February 26th, 2022

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Hatters are now contemplating whether to take advantage of a utility department offer to retroactively apply fixed commodity rates to their January bills, but the math is easier done for power rates compared to gas. Council approved the program this week, allowing customers currently on default rates to sign up for a fixed rate ... Read More »

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MH College president/CEO says budget is ‘favourable’

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 26th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com Officials at Medicine Hat College are pleased with funding increases outlined in the province’s 2022 budget, despite decreases it receives from several operating and capital maintenance grants. “Yesterday’s announcement is favourable for Medicine Hat College,” president and CEO Kevin Shufflebotham said in a Friday press release. “We are aware of the government’s commitment to ... Read More »

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Costs could rise at two southeast Alberta Capital Power solar plays

By Medicine Hat News on February 25th, 2022

Capital Power put major southeast Alberta wind farm expansions into operation in 2021, but told investors on Thursday costs may rise on two solar facilities in the region. The Edmonton-based power producer reported in its year-end financial report unadjusted earnings of $1.12 billion last year, up 17 per cent from 2020, and a $250-million increase ... Read More »

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Miywasin COVID-19 vaccine clinic March 24

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 25th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com Hatters are invited to register for the Miywasin Friendship Centre’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic, being held March 24 from 2-4 p.m. To register, call 403-526-... Read More »

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Not much in budget for SE Alberta

By COLLIN GALLANT on February 25th, 2022

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The Alberta budget will balance this coming year, Finance Minister Travis Toews told the legislature on Thursday, crediting “hard but necessary choices” and an improving economic picture, but critics called the plan lacking in crucial support and programming after a tumultuous two years. The budget shows no new major capital projects in the region ... Read More »

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Online 50/50 raffle will support St. Joseph’s home and make lucky winner $5K richer

By Medicine Hat News on February 25th, 2022

Hatters are invited to take part in an online 50/50 raffle, the proceeds of which will go to St. Joseph’s Home, a local supportive living facility and Medicine Hat’s Carmel Hospice palliative care centre. The raffle is being hosted by Covenant Foundation, which supports St. Joseph’s Home and Carmel Hospice, and has a grand prize ... Read More »

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Mixed reviews for Alberta’s education budget

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 25th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com The Government of Alberta’s 2022 budget includes an increase of $700 million in new funding for K-12 over a three-year period and $47 million in funding for the expansion of the province’s charter schools and collegiate models. Local school officials provided mixed reviews of certain budget aspects and said they eagerly await the province’s ... Read More »

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