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Business Briefs: SaskPower commits to another 700 MW in renewables by 2027
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 11th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant SaskPower will add 700 megawatts of renewable power production to its system located in the south-central region of that province by 2027. That would entail 400-megawatts of wind and 300 solar, according to a release from the Crown power producer on Nov. 7. Saskatchewan has previously called for private-sector proposals to build and operate ... Read More »
1 responseFirehall Theatre members elated to return to the stage
By KENDALL KING on November 11th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Firehall Theatre Society is making a triumphant return to stage with its production of The Little Mermaid, following two years of challenge and uncertainty. The non-profit community theatre group has been operating in Medicine Hat since 1976, originally gaining traction for its lunch box theatre shows, which spanned anywhere from 10-60 minutes ... Read More »
1 responseEasing utility costs a top priority: Smith
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 10th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Premier and new area MLA Danielle Smith told Hatters Wednesday she will make tackling the rising cost of living a top priority for her government heading toward an election in six months and expected high utility rates this winter. That could put into limbo a package of City of Medicine Hat utility relief options ... Read More »
1 responseCorrection to Saturday’s jobless rate story
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 10th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Saturday report on the unemployment rate in Alberta included an error that confused comparisons of job growth between monthly and yearly differences. The report stated Alberta’s jobless rate fell to 5.2 per cent in October and cited Jobs Minister Brian Jean’s statement that 14,000 more Alberta had full-time jobs compared to September 2021. ... Read More »
1 responseLions Club drumming up gift cards for first responders
By KENDALL KING on November 10th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The Lions Club of Medicine Hat is partnering with local businesses to recognize and thank health-care workers and first responders with a gift card giveaway, scheduled to take place Nov. 26. Open to hospital, fire service and police service staff, the giveaway includes more than 150 gift cards for a variety of Medicine Hat ... Read More »
1 responseRegion’s leaders welcome premier as local MLA
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 10th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Local business and political leaders said it’s good to have friends in high places on Wednesday, the day after Premier Danielle Smith won the byelection in Brooks-Medicine Hat. Smith appeared at an early morning Chamber of Commerce event with other local government officials, Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes and Member of Parliament Glen Motz ... Read More »
1 responseRoyal Memorial Jam slated for Saturday afternoon
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 10th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com This Saturday will be the Royal Memorial Jam at Whiskey Creek starting at 2 p.m. The Future Rockers will kick things off, playing from 2-4 p.m. All children of any age who play a musical instrument or sing are invited to come down and experience what it feels like to be on stage. Use ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premier, addictions minister attend Recovery Conference
By KENDALL KING on November 10th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Through in its inaugural year, Our Collective Journey’s two-day Southern Alberta Regional Recovery Conference is already garnering support from professionals and those looking to enhance addiction recovery supports in Medicine Hat and surrounding areas. The conference, which began Wednesday and closes this afternoon, brings together professionals from southeast Alberta and beyond to speak on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP’s Dirk calls byelection results a ‘solid victory’
By KENDALL KING on November 9th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com It was smiles all around at the NDP’s Brooks-Medicine Hat byelection after party, with candidate Gwendoline Dirk calling the election a ‘success’ despite losing to UCP candidate and Premier Danielle Smith. “I may not have a seat in the legislature (but) this has been a solid victory,” Dirk said to an enthusiastic crowd of ... Read More »
1 responseSmith wins her seat in legislature
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 9th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Premier Danielle Smith won her byelection race on Tuesday night and kicked off her party’s unofficial re-election campaign in Medicine Hat, promising “substantial” health reforms, introducing affordability programs and standing up to Ottawa from her seat in the legislature. Smith collected 54.5 per cent of the vote in the contest that featured a tighter ... Read More »
1 responseVincent Massey students honour Remembrance in person again
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 9th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Students in the Medicine Hat Public School Division are off this week, so Vincent Massey held its Remembrance Day assembly last Friday. Lindsay Steiner, teacher and vice principal, said it was the first in-person assembly for Remembrance Day since 2019 and how said it was wonderful to share it together rather than watching online. ... Read More »
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