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MHC opens nominations for Honorary Applied Degree
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 14th, 2022
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College’s Honorary Applied Degree is a way for the vision, passion and accomplishments of a community-minded Hatter to be honoured and recognized. A press release to the News on Jan. 13 outlines details about requirements and nomination information. “This deserving individual will be acknowledged for their achievement and distinction in activities that ... Read More »
1 responseProgress continues at Towne Square
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 14th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A break in the weather has seen major structural work progress on the Towne Square canopy. The permit for the work was approved by council last week as material was stockpiled on the site and with most councillors expressing support for the design. Eventually, the site will be able to host a number of ... Read More »
1 responseActive cases in SW Sask. spiking fast
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 14th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Active COVID cases in southwest Saskatchewan are poised to reach an all-time high after raising 500 per cent over the last 10 days. Positively diagnosed cases totalled 266 on Thursday for the area next to southeast Alberta, according to the Saskatchewan Health Authority, including Maple Creek (52) and Swift Current (212). That falls just ... Read More »
1 responseWinter Birding 101 at Police Point
By Medicine Hat News on January 14th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is inviting new and experienced bird watchers to join its Winter Birding 101 event being held this Saturday at Police Point Park. Participants will observe and learn about birds which stay in southeastern Alberta throughout the winter, rather than fly South. Binoculars are not necessary, but recommended. The event runs ... Read More »
1 responseGreenhouses face rising costs when mercury dips
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 14th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com As Medicine Hat faces a reprieve from extreme cold temperatures, greenhouse owners and operators reflect on how increasing operation expenses – such as gas and electricity – affect their businesses. “The rising costs of gas and electricity and the addition of the carbon tax … has made it extremely costly to operate greenhouses in ... Read More »
1 responseNew chair of Saskatchewan Canola Board comes out of Kindersley
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 13th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The new chair of the Saskatchewan Canola Board hails from near Kindersley. Charlene Bradley was elected as the group’s chair of the board of directors at its annual general meeting on Jan. 11. She operates a family grain farm near Stranraer, Sask., located about 75 kilometres northeast of Kindersley in east central Saskatchewan. Bradley, ... Read More »
1 responseMan charged in weekend stand-off urged by judge to seek counsel
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 13th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A man charged with pointing and firing a handgun during a stand-off with police last weekend will remain in jail this week and was strongly advised to talk with a lawyer. Barry Reed, 67, was the subject of a bail hearing during an appearance in Medicine Hat Provincial Court on Wednesday, but told the ... Read More »
1 response2022 HatSmart won’t provide as much for solar
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 13th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The 2022 HatSmart energy efficiency rebate program splits applications for new and existing homes into separate categories but dramatically reduces the amount of money available for solar panel installations. Over 13 years, the program has helped offset the cost of a variety of purchases and upgrades by home and business owners to reduce their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leon’s is still family after 25 years
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 13th, 2022
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Locally owned and family operated for three generations, Medicine Hat’s Leon’s Furniture is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month. Opened late in 1996 with a grand opening in January of 1997, Leon’s was launched by Lewis and Della Schile. Lewis owned and operated the Furniture Barn for 21 years previous to opening Leon’s. “When ... Read More »
1 responseEmpty Aurora facility no longer listed with real estate firm
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 13th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The highest profile piece of real estate in Medicine Hat is no longer being advertised for sale – which could mean good news or yet another holding pattern for those watching closely the Aurora Sun greenhouse issue. The vacant greenhouse and processing facility in northwest Medicine Hat was advertised as a potential sale or ... Read More »
3 responsesPair of large local employers ink new collective bargaining deals
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 12th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Two major employers in Medicine Hat have filed new collective bargaining agreements with their workers, according to the latest summary of deals from Alberta’s labour ministry. South Country Co-op and 315 workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers, Local No. 401, came to terms on a five-year deal in November. It provides ... Read More »
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