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Cryptocurrency miners looking for renewable energy options in southern Alberta
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 21st, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Cryptocurrency firms are scoping out natural gas plants in the Medicine Hat and Lethbridge region for a site suitable for future wind and solar power development. The end result would be “greener” digital currency, said the head of Neptune Digital Assets Corp., which last week raised $40 million in a share offering for the ... Read More »
1 responseSuffield announces summer upgrades
By Medicine Hat News on April 21st, 2021
A new laboratory unit and a new roof at the iconic Building 1 at the Defence Research Canada facility is in the 2021 construction plan for CFB Suffield, according to Procurement Canada’s spring bidding list. The facility, built in 1955, was declared a recognized federal heritage building in 1995 as an example of Cold War-era ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Motz says CPC carbon pricing plan different, better than Liberals
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 21st, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Conservative MP Glen Motz has softened his stance on carbon pricing, but is ratcheting up criticism of how it’s currently applied as his party proposes alternatives. Last week the Conservative Party and Leader Erin O’Toole released an outline of its environment policy, stating a $20 per tonne carbon price for consumers would be held ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vaccines urged by those getting them
By ALEX McCUAIG Special to the News on April 21st, 2021
It was steady as she goes at the Medicine Hat COVID vaccination clinic despite hundreds of thousands more Albertans now eligible to receive the shot. Tuesday was the first day those between 40 and 55 became eligible for the AstraZeneca vaccine in Alberta which has driven a surge in those wishing to receive the shot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Practical nursing refresher course coming to MHC
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on April 21st, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi Medicine Hat College’s school of health and community services is offering a new practical nurse refresher certificate this fall. The one-year program is meant to help nurses re-enter the field with the current skills and knowledge required by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta. “It’s a combination of theory, hands-on experience, learning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC’s dean of trades welcomes new broadened legislation
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on April 21st, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi The Alberta government tabled the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act last week and a dean at Medicine Hat College says it’s a step in the right direction for both students and businesses. “In Alberta we have a strong apprenticeship system with 57 trades, but in Germany, with one of the world’s strongest economies, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young man charged with robbery over Circle K store theft
By Medicine Hat News on April 21st, 2021
A 20-year-old man is facing robbery and weapons charges in connection with a theft from a city convenience store. Police were called to the Circle K on 12th Street NE during the early morning hours of April 3 after a man produced a weapon and was able to obtain an undisclosed number of items. Jose ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!S. Alta. solar play will provide power for Budweiser
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 20th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Power from Capital Power’s planned Enchant Solar plant will help Budweiser toward its goal to use only renewable power in beer production by 2025, the two companies announced on Monday. Labatts Canada, which brews the iconic American beer in Canada, and the Edmonton-based power producer said they have an agreement for half the power ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Motz says budget misses the mark
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 20th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat MP Glen Motz says there could be positives in the federal budget announced Monday, but only if executed properly but the Liberal government. But, the opposition MP says heavy spending, little new revenue and growing debt raises questions for him about sustainability of marque budget points from Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, such ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mustard Seed serves first meals in new space
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on April 20th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi The Mustard Seed opened its doors to its new community centre Monday morning and served breakfast to about 50 people, says Murray Kumm, the Mustard Seed’s Spiritual Care Chaplain. A classic breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage, hashbrowns, toast and coffee was served and Kumm says they had a steady stream of people sit down ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seeking public help in locating missing man
By Medicine Hat News on April 20th, 2021
Langley RCMP is reaching out to the public for assistance in locating a missing 32-year-old male believed to have recently been in Medicine Hat. Joel Reed Goddard was reported missing on April 13, and was last seen in Langley on March 24 when he left his home in Willoughby driving a grey 2008 Ford Ranger, ... Read More »
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