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One-year driving suspension for angry boyfriend who damaged fence, garage
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 8th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The man who sped across the city after his girlfriend hung up the phone on him before crashing into her garage has lost his licence for a year. Provincial Court heard on Thursday that Nicolas Ralph Deis was charged with dangerous driving after he drove his mother’s Lincoln Navigator at a high rate of ... Read More »
1 responseCity welcomes federal carbon capture strategy
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 8th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A new tax credit for capturing and storing carbon dioxide will put wind in the sails of a City of Medicine Hat-led effort to create a sequestration hub in southeast Alberta, city officials said Thursday. The 2022-23 federal budget will provide $2.6 billion for companies to claim as tax credits for upgrading equipment and ... Read More »
1 responseRCMP lay charges on trio following explosive ATM theft in Oyen
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 8th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The RCMP has laid charges after they say an ATM was blown up in Oyen. Mounties in Hanna announced Thursday they had arrested three men at a local hotel and discovered three stolen vehicles, $130,000 in cash and break-in tools, including an “improvised explosive device.” Police believe that is connected to a break-in at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat’s COVID numbers ticking up, unlike most regions
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 8th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The City of Medicine Hat has one of the highest seven-day case rates in the province, according to Alberta Health Service’s figures which are now reported weekly and no longer outline “active cases.” New cases in the Hat totalled 159 over the previous week in statistics updated on Wednesday. Two deaths were reported as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MyCityCare gets fancy with Cinderella Project and Tux Shop
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 7th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com For many, prom is a once-in-a-lifetime event where soon-to-be high school graduates can let loose and celebrate, but for graduates facing financial hardship, the expense of the evening can add stress and even fear of missing out. A Medicine Hat organization is hoping to alleviate those worries by providing individuals in need with dresses ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Increased carbon rebates coming in cheques
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 7th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A family of four in Alberta receives a refund of $1,079 on their 2021 taxes through the federal government’s climate action incentive payment. “It’s a refund on the carbon tax you pay for your heating, your gas and anything else they charge carbon tax on,” Marilyn Dixon, preparer with Liberty Tax on Dunmore Road, ... Read More »
3 responsesMasonic Foundation donates $2K to help immigrant parents with childcare
By Medicine Hat News on April 7th, 2022
The Masonic Foundation of Alberta has stepped up to help ensure a bright summer for local children with a donation of $2,000 to Saamis Immigration Services Association. The donation will help fund Saamis’ newcomer children and youth summer camp programs, which offer childcare to immigrant parents. The Masonic Foundation of Alberta assists with charitable endeavours ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hillcrest Church goes solar in big way
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 7th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The church which found itself at the centre of the carbon tax debate in 2018 has installed one of the largest solar power arrays in Medicine Hat. Hillcrest Church is featured in new marketing material for local firm Terralta, which this winter installed the panels on the roof of the large facility near 13th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Energy division rakes in $105M
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 7th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Profits at the city’s combined gas and power production division topped the $100-million mark thanks to rollicking electricity rates last year and higher than expected gas prices in 2021. Such a year was it at the power plant that income covered a $6.9-million loss in gas and provided a $66-million dividend to city reserves ... Read More »
1 responseVast majority of Towne Square’s final cost is covered by grants
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 6th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The final cost of the Towne Square redevelopment should be no higher than $2.9 million, paid for almost entirely with grant money, city officials stated Tuesday, clarifying figures used at a council meeting earlier this year. The work to clean up soil contamination at the site of the former car lot across from city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Co-accused in major meth bust likely to plead guilty under deal with the Crown
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 6th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The suspect in one of Medicine Hat’s largest meth seizures could plead guilty to the charge and be sentenced in early May, Provincial Court heard Tuesday. Robert Pegoraro, 25, was arrested in November 2021 after city and provincial police officials say they seized 1.9 kilograms of methamphetamine at a Flats area house. His attorney, ... Read More »
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