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Budget adds like HALO support could force other cuts
By Collin Gallant on December 3rd, 2024
@@CollinGallant Two additions to the next city budget could trigger cuts elsewhere, councillors said Monday as they took up the final draft of the next two-year plan late into the evening. Final discussion was still taking place at press time, but a final vote on the proposal will come at council’s final meeting before year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monarch theatre documentary wins 14 global film awards since release
By BRENDAN MILLER on December 3rd, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com It’s been nearly a year since a local filmmaker released a documentary on the evolution of movie theatres by exploring and uncovering the past of the Monarch Theatre ,which opened its doors just before Christmas in 1911, making it one of the oldest surviving cinemas in the country. Luke Fandrich, founder of Editing Luke, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local YMCA launching new name, new image
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 3rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The YMCA of Medicine Hat is making a name and image change to better reflect its secular nature. This change is a part of a longstanding dedication to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion are reflected in all aspects of the organization, says the YMCA of Medicine Hat. “YMCAs in Canada have operated as secular ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Free Christmas-themed, Saturday morning-style cartoon events planned for this weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 3rd, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education is recreating the ‘magic of Saturday morning cartoons’ with a free event for the community this weekend. The schools division’s mental health team, Community Coming Together, is hosting the free event that will feature Christmas specials including the stop-motion classic from 1964, Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County introduces permanent CAO
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 30th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County welcomed its new permanent chief administrator on Friday, as they announce Al Hoggan is taking over the role. Following CAO Tarolyn Aaserud’s departure in August, Mike Koziol was hired to be the interim CAO while council searched for a permanent replacement. This is the only role at the municipality chosen by council, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial power rates will rise; no local adjustment until Jan. 1
By Medicine Hat News on November 30th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Power prices will rise in Alberta to start December based on “rate of last resort” filings by major distributors, though Medicine Hat’s rates are next set for quarterly adjustment on Jan. 1. The city bases rates for all residential and small to medium commercial accounts on a rolling wholesale average price recorded on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City set to begin weather-dependent nighttime snow removal Monday
By Medicine Hat News on November 30th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Nighttime snow removal will begin in various parts of the city, as Medicine Hat settles into the reality of winter in Alberta. Starting Monday, removal will begin in areas around the hospital, downtown, Kingsway Avenue, 13th Avenue SE and Division Avenue. The city does add however, that all schedules are weather dependent. A snow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mahoney and Friends’ 10th anniversary headlines a packed slate of Holiday-themed events
By Collin Gallant on November 30th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Mahoney and Friends, though not technically a Christmas concert, has become an annual staple on the Medicine Hat entertainment scene in December. The event turns 10 next weekend when the local act and all-star guest lineup of local talent takes the stage at the Esplanade. The band itself is also celebrating a silver anniversary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Highly accoladed Canadian string quartet in Medicine Hat on Monday for pay-by-donation concert
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 30th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Monday will see a rising string quartet making their way to Medicine Hat for the final stop on their tour, bringing with them a blend of classical and modern music. The Katarina String Quartet’s story begins at the Schulich School of Music at McGill University, where all four members were pursuing different degrees, says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City of Medicine Hat revenue hits keep 5.6% tax hikes on table
By Collin Gallant on November 30th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A final proposed city budget includes 5.6 per cent property tax increases in each of the next two years, as budget officials say extra revenue is needed and cuts to an original proposal only make up for a financial picture that has worsened since last winter. That includes vastly reduced forecasts for power profits ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic division running small deficit, pleased with overall financial position
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 30th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Catholic school division has released a comprehensive summary of its 2023-24 audited financial statements following approval from trustees this week. The financial statements report the division had an operating deficit of $367,000 in the 2023-24 school year, greater than the forecasted deficit of $166,000, an increase of more than $200,000. During ... Read More »
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