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CF Industries announces high commodity prices helped it doubled earnings in 2021
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 17th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews CF Industries doubled its earnings in 2021 thanks to higher prices across all segments for the fertilizer maker that has a major operation in Medicine Hat, it announced Wednesday in year-end financial statements. Sales volumes were slightly lower, but net income nearly tripled to US$917 million, compared to a year earlier, but profit margin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SW Sask. municipalities looks to partner for various improvements
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 17th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Municipalities in southwest Saskatchewan are in potential collaboration talks toward advocating for health facilities, arranging regional fire protection and spurring recreation projects. Southern Alberta Newspapers reports the concept was discussed during inter-municipal meetings at the Rural Municipality of Maple Creek office early this month, and involved officials from that RM, the RMs of Piapot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Labour negotiations continue between Medicine Hat College and faculty
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 16th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews As labour strife grows at post-secondary schools in Alberta, lengthy negotiations between Medicine Hat College and its 260 instructors are continuing. Instructors at the University of Lethbridge are on strike, while Concordia University in Edmonton also saw job action before a new contract was settled there last month. In Medicine Hat, college administration and ... Read More »
4 responsesMP Glen Motz slams use of Emergencies Act for blockades
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 16th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The MP representing the area around the Coutts border crossing says the situation was under control and the blockades have lifted without the need for emergency police powers now being sought by the federal government to break up future blockades and investigate potential illegal funding. Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner MP Glen Motz told the News on ... Read More »
6 responsesSome released, others still in custody following Coutts arrests
By Delon Shurtz Southern Alberta Newspapers on February 16th, 2022
Seven people arrested Monday in relation to the protest at Coutts have been released from custody, while four others remain behind bars pending further court hearings. Three of those four are charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Chris Carbert, 44, of Lethbridge; Christopher Lysak, 48, of Lethbridge; and Anthony Olienick, 39, of Claresholm; face charges ... Read More »
2 responses‘Choose’ campaign aims to highlight community positivity
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 16th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat’s newest campaign – the Choose campaign – is encouraging Hatters to share the ways in which they choose positivity during difficult times on a virtual forum. Created in partnership with Sandfly Marketing Inc. and funded through the Family and Community Support Services grant, the Choose campaign features written posts ... Read More »
1 responseGovernment role in strike bargaining concerning: AUPE
By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers on February 16th, 2022
A silent negotiator is having an impact on contract discussions between the University of Lethbridge and its striking faculty association, says the Alberta Union of Public Employees. The university faculty association walked off the job last Thursday at 11 a.m. and were subsequently locked out of university workplaces on Friday at the same time. Bobby-Joe ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Childcare subsidies making an impact
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 16th, 2022
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat families are utilizing lowered daycare and preschool fees, made possible by the federal government’s plan to improve childcare accessibility through expansion of subsidies and affordability grants. Jennifer Usher, co-ordinator of Medicine Hat and District Childcare Association, says she has seen an increase in the number of families looking for early learning and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City hall reopens to the public as COVID measures lift
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 16th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s city hall is once again open to the public following the province’s move into Step One of easing COVID-19 public health measures. While masking, social distancing and sanitation are still required within the building, several measures have been lifted, including mandatory proof of vaccination and capacity limits for council chambers. In addition, ... Read More »
1 responsePlenty of activity planned for BMGC’s Family Day Fest
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 16th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com This Family Day Hatters are invited to spend time with the ones they love at Big Marble Go Centre’s Family Day Fest taking place between noon and 5 p.m. on Feb. 21. Numerous activities, fit for a variety of ages, will be offered at the festival with no charge to those in attendance. While ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plan going ahead to add highway rest stops in southeast Alberta
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 16th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Alberta Transportation is moving ahead with a plan to add highway rest stops in remote areas of the province, including five in southeast Alberta. Two years ago, Alberta Transportation began discussing the plan with municipalities, and on Monday released a package asking private-sector developers and operators to provide site specific proposals. Closest to Medicine ... Read More »
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