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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 »
Be the first to comment!Students collect peer data on cellphone restrictions through school-wide survey
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 29th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Student Senate at Medicine Hat High School recently asked fellow students about their experiences since cellphones and personal electronics were barred from the classroom to start the school year. By using a ‘Google Form,’ members of the Student Senate were able to connect online with more than half the student body, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Housing workers in Taber among new labour deals signed this fall
By Medicine Hat News on November 29th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Unionized public housing workers in Taber have agreed to an 8.5 per cent wage increase over the next three years, according to a summary of collective bargaining agreements released by Alberta Jobs ministry for the early fall. Clearview Lodge in that town is operated by the Taber and District Housing Foundation and funded by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mustard Seed taking part in Giving Tuesday to help provide meals
By Medicine Hat News on November 29th, 2024
The Mustard Seed here in Medicine Hat is hoping to start the Holiday Season’s charitable giving on a strong note, taking part in Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a global movement of generosity that occurs on Dec. 3, following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. “The ‘Opening day of the giving season’ is a time when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Santa Claus Fund breaks record on day one of intake
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 29th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com After a successful Spirit of Giving gala and Christmas tree auction, the Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund buckles in for a busy intake session this year. The Santa Claus Fund successfully auctioned off 13 trees, and is deeply grateful for the generosity of sponsors and community members, especially as they have a record ... Read More »
1 responseSmith says Alberta has responsibilities at shared border with U.S.
By Medicine Hat News on November 29th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Premier Danielle Smith says the province could begin monitoring the border with Montana in hopes of heading off potential tariffs promised by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. “Alberta will be acting urgently and decisively to patrol our own shared border with Montana, with more details to be announced soon in that regard,” said the MLA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Get your voice heard, irrigation districts say as province reviews its water licensing system
By Medicine Hat News on November 29th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Irrigation districts are alerting their members to get involved in outreach by the province as it examines potential updates to how water is licensed in Alberta. Last spring when announcing a series of voluntary water-use reduction agreements ahead of expected drought, Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz said a wider review of the water licensing system ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City earns win toward Saamis Solar plan but could now deal with a legal challenge
By Collin Gallant on November 28th, 2024
@@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat has won a key regulatory point in its pursuit to buy the Saamis Solar Park project, but is now facing a potential legal challenge on the larger application to take over the renewable energy project inside city limits. An opinion procured by the Alberta Utilities Commission outlines that the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grain crop prices bring farm incomes down nationwide
By Medicine Hat News on November 28th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Crop and cattle prices have gone in different directions in 2024, and lower prices for grains has dragged farm receipts income across the country down 3 per cent, according to new figures from Statistics Canada. The difference in Alberta was 2 per cent, as lower crop revenue was partially offset by higher year-to-date cattle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP blasts UCP for increasing MLA accommodation allowance
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 28th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s NDP is criticizing the province after members of the Members Services Committee voted to increase accommodation allowances for MLAs by 14 per cent. The increase equates to approximately $270 more per month. Let me be clear,” said Christina Gray, NDP leader of the opposition and house leader, “We know that under the UCP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Region’s municipalities holding one more open house to talk development plan
By Medicine Hat News on November 28th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The final joint open house held by Cypress County, the Town of Redcliff and the City of Medicine Hat will outline planned changes to the Inter-municipal Development Plan on Thursday. The agreement between the three neighbouring municipalities sets general zoning along common boundaries, and provides each other the ability to comment on development proposals ... Read More »
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