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Mayor tests positive for COVID-19
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 27th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Mayor Linnsie Clark is the second city council member in a month to test positive for COVID-19. She is isolating at her home and plans to work remotely, she told the News on Wednesday afternoon, after describing her symptoms as mild. “I’ve felt better,” she said. “I think the community will be understanding. This ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library makeover well underway
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 27th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Public Library and the Kinsmen Children’s Library are getting a refresh with new paint, flooring, shelving, furniture and more, with hopes the space will become more accommodating for patrons. “We are doing a bunch of building upgrades in 2021 and 2022,” Ken Feser, chief librarian, told the News. “It’s partially in response ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters share their thoughts for Bell Let’s Talk Day
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 27th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Whether through talking, texting or sharing messages of hope, Hatters did their part to raise awareness about mental health on Bell Let’s Talk Day, held Wednesday. “The Bell Let’s Talk Day is good because it opens up that conversation and lets people know that right now it’s normal to feel an increased level of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legion donates $9,375 to bring comfort to residents at St. Joseph’s
By LAUREN THOMSON, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 27th, 2022
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com The Royal Canadian Legion Robertson Memorial Branch No. 17 gave $9,375 to help bring comfort for patients, residents and families at Covenant Health’s St. Joseph’s Home in Medicine Hat. Sheila Donner, president of The Royal Canadian Legion Robertson Memorial Branch No.17, explained that the generous donation to Covenant Foundation was made possible through the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Solar plants near Jenner, Tilley now in operation
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 27th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews BluEarth Renewables reports that its two newest solar power plants are now operating near Jenner and Tilley, Alta. The pair of 23-megawatt solar projects were acquired from developer Canadian Solar in early 2021, and are attached to a power purchase agreement with the province’s Ministry of Infrastructure. The Alberta Electric System operator showed production ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barnes says letter to Kenney about accountability
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 26th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Local MLA Drew Barnes addressed a letter to Premier Jason Kenney on Monday demanding transparency regarding provincial COVID-19 response policies, in what he says would be a move toward accountability. In the letter, Barnes states, “It is becoming increasingly clear the worst of the COVID pandemic is now behind us … The need for ... Read More »
1 responseSeveral SE Alberta municipalities listed among latest round of infrastructure programming grants
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 26th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Several municipalities in southeast Alberta are listed among the latest round of infrastructure programming grants from the federal government and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. The grants are meant to help towns and villages create systems to schedule and track maintenance for and replacement projects of things like roads, bridges and other public works. ... Read More »
1 responseMan accused of 2020 murder of Brooks man makes first appearance in court
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 26th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The man accused of the 2020 murder of a Brooks man whose body was discovered south of Medicine Hat made his first appearance in court Tuesday via telephone from federal prison. Julian Conrad Morris, 32, is incarcerated at Bowden Institution in central Alberta and will not be eligible for parole until the fall. Duty ... Read More »
1 responseFestive lighting displays on their way down
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 26th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews ‘Tis the season Contract crews are now removing festive lighting displays from street light standards along a number of major routes in Medicine Hat, and the city’s real Christmas tree recycling program is coming to an end. The city’s municipal works department issued a release on Monday warning motorists to be aware that crews ... Read More »
1 responseMiywasin Moment: Indigenous women forging new paths in STEM fields
By JOLYNN PARENTEAU on January 26th, 2022
“Only after the last tree has been cut down, the last river poisoned, the last fish caught, will we realize we cannot eat money.” -Cree Prophecy There is a new demographic on the rise in science, technology, engineering and mathematics academia. Collectively known as STEM, these fields of study and related professions have long been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City puts out call for EOI on Monarch
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 26th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City Hall has put out a call for expressions of interest toward reopening the Monarch Theatre. The movie house on Second Street downtown has been closed since it was purchased by the City of Medicine Hat in June, aside from a come-and-go 110th birthday party last month. This week’s meeting of council’s public services ... Read More »
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