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Council and mayor in Brooks getting pay bump, with annual increases to follow
By Medicine Hat News on November 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Members of Brooks city council will receive a pay raise after the next municipal election, then annual increases after that, that city’s council determined last week. Effective November 2025, the mayor’s pay would be increased $10,000 to $72,000 per year, and a councillor’s salary would be $5,000 higher at $30,000 per year. Annual increases ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SMRID offers up $30K in scholarships to post-secondary ag students in southern Alberta
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 27th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com St. Mary River Irrigation District is offering $30,000 in funding to this year’s recipients of the Peter Langemann, Keith Francis and Jonnie Popel Memorial Scholarships. This is part of an ongoing scholarship offering, in which the district offers up to 15 scholarships, each valued at $2,000, to qualifying students. “The SMRID board of directors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soil moisture in decent shape, especially after dry years
By Medicine Hat News on November 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Soil moisture in much of southeast and east-central Alberta is “moderately high” to “high” heading into winter compared to long-term normals. That’s a reversal from recent years after most summers from 2017 to 2023 were drier than usual. Final runoff and river-level figures from the 2024 summer are out as well, showing below normal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PRPS dual-credit courses offer post-secondary head start to high school students
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 27th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Prairie Rose Public Schools will offer several asynchronous courses for the upcoming winter 2025 semester, allowing high school students to get a jump start on their post-secondary education. This is the third year of dual-credit offerings for PRPS, says Sherry Craven, who presented to board trustees Tuesday on the value of allowing students to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Post says key negotiations with union ‘ground to a halt’
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 27th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Canada Post is considering options to move negotiations forward after saying in a statement Tuesday that ongoing negotiations with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have “ground to a halt on key issues critical to the corporation’s future.” According to the Crown corporation, the union, through the special mediator, will not be responding to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police report 25 weather-related collisions during snowfall
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 27th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Since the snow started to fall last Friday night, Medicine Hat police have reported 25 weather-related collisions and say side streets are particularly hazardous due to snow accumulation. Police were not able to release information regarding injuries in any of the 25 collisions, but confirmed all were related to snow and ice on roads. ... Read More »
1 responseEverything you need to know about worms available at Nature Centre this coming Sunday
By Medicine Hat News on November 26th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is pleased to get truly down to earth with its latest program offering, Wild About Worms. “Where do worms go in the winter? How long do they live? Why do they come out of the ground when it rains? What kinds of worms live here in southeast Alberta? We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff Legion hosting a used music equipment show and sale on Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on November 26th, 2024
The “New 2 You” Musical Show and Sale taking place in the Redcliff Legion’s Sword Room this weekend has been met with enthusiasm from the community, and is “almost sold out,” according to a social media post by the Legion. The event will offer a chance for aspiring and established musicians to find used instruments, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vocal opponent of city power business unhappy with review
By Collin Gallant on November 26th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A major review of the city’s energy business launched after sky-rocketing power prices last year suggests the power plant and energy distribution business become apolitical through a municipally controlled corporation. But Hatters who called for the review last year aren’t sold on the idea, while council members are calling for more information. “This is ... Read More »
1 responseProvince touting recovery efforts as National Addictions Awareness Week arrives
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 26th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com National Addictions Awareness Week is Nov. 24-30, and the province has released a statement of hope and optimism regarding the possibility of recovery for Albertans. “Addiction is a disease that nearly every Albertan is affected by, either directly or indirectly through a family member or friend. This week, our government is highlighting that we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Focus put on avoiding cannabis behind the wheel for National Safe Driving Week
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 26th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With Safe Driving Week just around the corner, the Canada Safety Council and the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada are highlighting the risks associated with driving while under the influence of cannabis. The Traffic Injury Research Foundation points out that between 2018 and 2020, approximately half the nearly 5,000 injured drivers receiving care had ... Read More »
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