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Postal workers deliver benefit cheques, vow to fight on
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 21st, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Dozens of local volunteer Canada Post workers suited up in uniform Wednesday during a national strike to deliver the next round of government benefit cheques to residents in Medicine Hat and surrounding communities. Local members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers began delivering cheques including Canada Child Benefit, Pension Plan and old-age security, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major networking opportunities at Ag Connections Conference
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 21st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The second year of the Ag Connections Conference saw significant growth, building on the success of the inaugural year. More than 500 attendees and 50 vendors spent Wednesday within the Cypress Centre, a significant expansion from the initial attendance of the first year. “It’s been going really well. All the speakers were able to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zarichny reappointed superintendent of MHCBE for another five-year term
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 21st, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Dwayne Zarichny has been unanimously reappointed by trustees as superintendent of the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education, and will serve until 2030 with his new five-year term beginning Aug. 1 of next year. A motion was made in-camera during the division’s public meeting last week and Zarichny was applauded by trustees following his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City still not doing enough for escorts, paralegal says
By Collin Gallant on November 21st, 2024
@@CollinGallant A plan to reduce escort licence fees in the city doesn’t go far enough, according to a retired paralegal in Medicine Hat who prepared a Charter of Rights challenge earlier this year before the tickets were tossed on other grounds. Ken Montgomery’s out-of-town client was fined for not having a local business licence and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province makes $21.5M available for collegiate schools startup, expansion costs
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 21st, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Funding is now available to support the startup and expansion costs for collegiate schools that offer specialized programming in a particular subject or field, the province announced Wednesday. The funding of $21.5 million represents approximately one-third of Budget 2024’s commitment to support new collegiate schools over the next three years, and is now available ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Credit unions in Saskatchewan mulling a possible merger
By Medicine Hat News on November 21st, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Three credit unions in Saskatchewan are discussing a potential merger. The Conexus, Cornerstone and Synergy credit unions made the announcement on Wednesday, stating that a joint committee will explore a potential $15-billion combination. “We believe that through this partnership, we can foster economic growth and support the dreams of individuals, farmers and businesses across ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive Program hosting ornament-making workshop on Dec. 7
By Medicine Hat News on November 21st, 2024
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is excited to help get families into the Holiday spirit with a new crafting event. “Ornament making is such a wonderful tradition enjoyed by so many cultures, and what better inspiration can we find than our friendly Canadian beaver,” said Rhys Mah Poy, park interpreter. “Join us for this fun ... Read More »
1 responseMajor apartment complex approved for City of Brooks
By Medicine Hat News on November 21st, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A proposal to build a 112-unit apartment complex in Brooks has been approved by that city’s municipal planning commission. Cira Homes Ltd. applied and was awarded a development permit on Nov. 6 to erect a five-storey complex on a parcel of land on Meadowbrook Drive E. The estimated project cost is $16.2 million. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grant announced to support non-profit that helps Canadian Veterans
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 21st, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The province has awarded a one-time $300,000 grant to Helmets to Hardhats to support its Pathway program designed for members and veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces who are looking to pursue apprenticeship education and training for in-demand trades jobs. A total of 50 participants are expected to enrol in the 18-month Skilled Pathway ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Long-term care expansion at Brooks Health Centre comes from $750K shared investment
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 21st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Brooks Health Centre now houses 14 additional beds thanks to a commitment to invest $750,000 from AHS and the Brooks and District Health Foundation. Nine long-term care beds and five beds that support palliative care, which may also serve as convalescent care, were added to support the community’s greatest needs, says AHS. “The City ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family Crimes Unit highlights operations to police commission
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 21st, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Members of the police commission on Wednesday heard that in 2023 the Medicine Hat Police Family Crimes Unit handled 94 files involving children, leading to 21 charges. The commission received a 30-minute presentation on the small unit that works with the Criminal Investigation Section and collaborates with Child and Family Services to investigate matters ... Read More »
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