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Mediation underway in U of L strike
By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers on March 16th, 2022
The University of Lethbridge and its striking faculty association will enter a second session of mediation in hopes of reaching a contract settlement. The two sides began the mediation process Tuesday with Edmonton lawyer David Jones. Three mediation meetings are scheduled but only two were definitely being staged, said U of L Faculty Association president ... Read More »
1 responseCity mails out annual tax assessments
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 16th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Property tax assessments will begin arriving in mailboxes today, according to the City of Medicine Hat’s finance department. Property owners will have 60 days from March 24 to appeal assessments. Taxes are due June 30. The 2022 budget amendments passed early this year assumes a three per cent increase in tax revenue. That includes ... Read More »
1 responseCity, condo group share cordial relationship since SCOC ruling
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 16th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant At the two-year anniversary of the River Ridge Sewer Lift winding up before the Supreme Court of Canada, the controversial utility system has been operated by the City of Medicine Hat, with no complaints from a group of condo owners which successfully sued the city. “I haven’t had to wake up at 2 a.m. ... Read More »
2 responsesEnergy regulator reviewing CP Rail appeal over gas well responsibility
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 16th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Alberta’s Energy Regulator is now considering an appeal by Canadian Pacific Railway, which argues it is not responsible for the cost to rework a leaking historic gas well in the middle of Medicine Hat. The work, which featured a full-sized drilling rig parked in a commercial strip next to S. Railway Street last fall, ... Read More »
1 responseSeniors foundation looks to spread its name, service
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 16th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Foundation is embarking on a new chapter in its history and hopes to create lasting community partnerships to benefit the local senior population. The foundation was established in 2002 as a byproduct of the city’s Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, which has since been abolished. “The foundation provides ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local venues scheduling entertainment acts, including Cirque du Soleil
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 15th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Bugs doing ballet, bull busting, tribute shows and even Ukrainian dancers are now the schedules of the City of Medicine Hat main entertainment venues as acts and audiences begin returning to a normal schedule. The pandemic closed theatres, kept some shows off the road and kept some audience members from buying tickets, but show ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Welcome spring with nature walk at Police Point
By Medicine Hat News on March 15th, 2022
To welcome spring, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is hosting a nature walk Sunday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants will meet at the Police Point Park Nature Centre then embark on a guided stroll, where they will learn about plants and animals which live within the park. Registration is not required. For additional ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Out-of-control vehicle part of busy weekend for police
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 15th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A car that lost control after coming over the Allowance Avenue overpass wiped out a fence and balconies on a housing complex just after midnight on Sunday morning. Medicine Hat police say the northbound vehicle was travelling at a high rate of speed when it jumped the curb on the bend coming on to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taber council rescinds mask bylaw
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 15th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews One of southern Alberta’s last local mask bylaws is off the books. M.D. of Taber council voted last week to rescind its public face-covering bylaw put in place in December 2020, but was only in force during times of extremely high active cases of the coronavirus. The revocation came the same day the provincial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Siksika man charged with murder after autopsy
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 15th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Mounties have laid a murder charge against a man on the Siksika Nation following an autopsy on a body determined it was a homicide. RCMP Major Crimes unit stated in a release Saturday it had charged Barry Junior Yellowfly, 41, of the Siksika Nation, with second-degree murder. On Feb. 27, officers were called to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff resident runs 48 miles in 48 hours for Ronald McDonald House
By JAMES TUBB on March 15th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The first thing Ryan Werre did after running 48 miles over 48 hours this weekend was hit the couch. The 29-year-old from Redcliff said his legs were tired afterward but he was happy he was able to complete the challenge and raise money at the same time. Werre vowed to take on the challenge ... Read More »
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