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Council wants to speed up critical repairs while being more transparent when money moves around
By Collin Gallant on January 9th, 2025
@@CollinGallant City council has approved a new plan to not only speed up repair work on”critical components” of the city’s electric generating plant, but also for increased general reporting requirements when project budgets change. Now, all in-year changes to balance out budget overages and underages will be brought to the audit committee alongside thrice-annual financial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA says Coronation Medal choice was a no-brainer
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 9th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In recognition of her contributions to the community of Medicine Hat, Celina Symmonds was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. The medal was awarded Tuesday evening at a small ceremony hosted at the Cypress Club by Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright, who opened the ceremony by commenting that when he was asked if ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AUC won’t consider local opposition to buy Saamis Solar
By Collin Gallant on January 8th, 2025
@@CollinGallant The city’s planned purchase of the Saamis Solar Park will not be subject to a public hearing, according to the Alberta Utilities Commission, which ruled two opposition groups in Medicine Hat have failed to prove their case that it would directly affect them. The AUC also stated in a letter released Tuesday that some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local air cadets get rare up-close opportunity with major search and rescue aircraft
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 8th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Fifteen of Medicine Hat’s own Air Cadets got the chance to explore a remarkable aircraft late last year, to catch a glimpse into some of the different ways aircraft can be used. The craft in question, the CC-295 Kingfisher aircraft by 434 Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron, is designed specifically for search and rescue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Post returns to full service levels for domestic parcels
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 8th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com As Canada Post continues to work through a significant volume of holiday mail, the Crown corporation says it has reinstated on-time service guarantees and returned to full service levels for domestic parcels following a nationwide postal worker strike. “While we’ve stabilized our operations and taken care of the parcels in our network, we continue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP Report: Brooks detachment releases calls for service stats for 2024
By Medicine Hat News on January 8th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Brooks RCMP responded to 94 drunk driving incidents in 2024, that city’s detachment reported in a year-end update released Monday. Those were among 6,104 calls for service over the last 12 months, including 310 traffic collisions and 444 thefts, while 401 individuals were held in custody at some point during the year. Additionally, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Modular space provides new Whisper Room at the Medicine Hat Public Library
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 8th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public Library is shouting from the rooftops that, ironically, it has acquired its very own Whisper Room. Starting Monday, MHPL cardholders will be able to book and access a new modular meeting booth in the library. The sound isolation booth is specially designed to significantly reduce ambient and acoustic noise. “Our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat firefighters respond to six structure fires, 31 outdoor fires in month of December
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 8th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Fire Services battled six structure fires and 31 outdoor fires throughout the month of December, as well as attending 26 motor vehicle collisions and numerous calls for medical assistance. Notably, firefighters responded to a house fire on Stratton Way on Dec. 26 and quickly brought the blaze under control, however a large ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Purchase of fire blankets not recommend by local fire service
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 8th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com An upswing of internet ads featuring fire blankets that promise to save your home from a potential disaster, like a cooking fire, claim a flame retardant fibreglass is used to extinguish a blaze on a cooktop. However, Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services cautions the purchase or use of fire blankets, as they are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Psychologist couple hosting six-part series on digital wellness for kids
By BRENDAN MILLER on January 8th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Local registered psychologists Greg and Mary-Lou Goddard will be speaking to parents about the effects of excessive screen time and provide parents tools to help set boundaries and use technology mindfully. The couple will be the first of a six-part presentation and discussion series focused on navigating the online world, hosted in partnership with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Appointments to city boards as approved on Dec. 16
By Medicine Hat News on January 8th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A list of the appointments to City of Medicine Hat advisory boards, commission and committee approved Dec. 16, 2024 by Medicine Hat city council. Terms are three years in length unless otherwise noted. Community Vibrancy Board: Darlene Keeler, Christa Buchberger, Jessica Whitford. Municipal Planning Commission: Donald Knutson, Ian Parkinson. Police Commission: Miles Thorson, Greg ... Read More »
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