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Redcliff man killed Monday in multi-vehicle collision on Trans-Canada
By Medicine Hat News on November 20th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Redcliff man was killed Monday in a 12-vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada west of Gleichen, the RCMP reported late that day. Westbound lanes of Highway 1 were closed for six hours as RCMP officers from Brooks, Gleichen and Bassano attended the scene near Cluny with heavy tow trucks to remove a number of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mariana’s Trench coming back to the Hat, this time on the big stage
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 20th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com On the heels of the American section of their Force of Nature tour, Mariana’s Trench is working their way West. The Canadian leg of the journey is just getting started, says bass guitarist, vocalist and trumpet player Mike Ayley. So far, they’ve played three shows in Canada, with a fourth today in Montreal. From ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteer bell ringers needed for annual Salvation Army Kettle campaign
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 20th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Individuals, sports teams, families and groups are encouraged to spread some Holiday cheer this season through a donation of time, as the Salvation Army looks to fill vacant volunteer spots throughout Medicine Hat for its Christmas Kettle campaign, especially during the afternoon. Locally, the annual campaign helps the Salvation Army provide daily meals at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Midnight Madness takes over downtown on Friday
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 20th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Midnight Madness returns this Friday, bringing the joy of local shopping into full focus in downtown Medicine Hat. Now something of a tradition for the Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Collective, the yearly event is slated to be as big and bright as ever, says Brad Tajiri, events manager for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College hosts International Education Week activities on campus
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 20th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Today Medicine Hat College will be hosting a staff workshop and craft circle as the college joins International Education Week, an initiative to advance international community and intercultural dialog. Beginning at 9 a.m. the college is holding a three-hour virtual faculty and staff workshop titled “Developing Intercultural Competence in Teaching South Asian Students.” Wednesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Communities group seeks charity nominations for $100,000 GivingTuesday giveaway
By Medicine Hat News on November 20th, 2024
In the spirit of GivingTuesday, Western Communities Foundation announced the launch of its largest and latest charitable campaign. As part of a partnership with CanadaHelps, the foundation wants to hear from people all over the country about their favourite Canadian charity which they would like to see receive one of 10 grants for $10,000. “With ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City sells Southlands lots to developer at discount of one-third
By Collin Gallant on November 20th, 2024
@@CollinGallant City council approved a one-third discount on seven hard-to-sell lots in the subdivision of Southlands on Monday night. The single-family home lots on Somerset Road, which backs onto a large commercial park next the 10-year-old community, were originally listed for a total price of $851,300. Instead, council approved that staff draw up a final ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City of Medicine Hat signs new contract with power line workers
By Medicine Hat News on November 20th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Power line workers with the City of Medicine Hat have a new contract that provides a nine per cent pay increase over four years. City council endorsed the deal negotiated between human resource officials and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 254, with a 9-0 vote on the added agenda item at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McIver: City audit by summer
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 20th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Alberta’s Municipal Affairs minister says an inspection of city hall procedures could be completed by the late spring or early summer. That means the results of the review – requested by city council this fall – could be made public months before the next municipal election. That aligns with the “best-case” scenario, according to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Garage fire promotes portable heater safety message
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 20th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Firefighters are reminding residents to follow proper operating instructions this season when using portable space heaters following a three-alarm detached garage fire on the 900 block of Ross Street that broke out just before 7:30 p.m. on Monday. No injuries were reported from the blaze that remains under investigation. Firefighters say exterior siding of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province launches survey asking for public opinion on medical assistance in dying
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 19th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The province is launching a public engagement campaign to gather opinion and input regarding policy that surrounds medical assistance in dying. Alberta’s government says it is reviewing how MAID is regulated to ensure there is a consistent process, as well as oversight, that protects vulnerable Albertans, specifically those living with disabilities or suffering from ... Read More »
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