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City’s portfolio completely divested from AIMCo. as of 2023

By Collin Gallant on November 15th, 2024

@@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat has no position in AIMCo – the province’s investment wing that is in the midst of restructuring – after moving treasury management in house at city hall last year and contracting it to a number of private-sector investment houses. Medicine Hat’s funds were returned and reinvested with alternate fund ... Read More »

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Power grid inter-tie for Alberta, Saskatchewan could be out of commission for several months

By Medicine Hat News on November 15th, 2024

@MedicineHatNews The inter-tie connecting power grids of Alberta and Saskatchewan near Empress gas plant complexes could be down until May, the owner of the McNeill Converter Station has told the Alberta Electrical System Operator. Atco says the equipment failure at the station located in northern Cypress County, will require repair work, and that only emergency ... Read More »

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Big changeover in Shaunavon following municipal election

By Medicine Hat News on November 15th, 2024

@MedicineHatNews Cal Vance is the new mayor of Shaunavon after winning the two-person race in voting on Wednesday. He takes over as permanent replacement after the previous mayor resigned in the summer and other council members and administrators left local government as well. Vance, recently the president of the town’s Chamber of Commerce, secured 375 ... Read More »

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Upcoming nature walk at Police Point will delve into crucial role of lichens

By Medicine Hat News on November 15th, 2024

The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is seeking residents who want to learn about one of nature’s most unusual life forms, with the Learn About Lichen Nature Walk. On Nov. 24, from 2-3 p.m, attendees will start in front of the Nature Centre and walk Police Point Park while learning all about a few of the ... Read More »

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Online literacy session offers crucial support for parents

By BRENDAN MILLER on November 15th, 2024

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division has partnered with the Public Library to promote reading and writing in young children with an hour-long online session presented by Marnie Heintz, a division instructional coach who discusses the importance of early literacy education. The session is targeted for parents of young children who are learning to ... Read More »

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No utility bill delivery does not mean no utility bill to pay

By Medicine Hat News on November 15th, 2024

@MedicineHatNews A halt in mail service could leave utility bills stranded in the process but still due, city administrators said Thursday. Currently, they say, there are other options to determine amounts owing and no procedure for allowing forgiveness on late bill payments. This week the Canadian Union of Postal Workers issued strike notice to Canada ... Read More »

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Safety Buzz Campus hosts ‘Holly Jolly’ Christmas Bash

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 15th, 2024

news@medicinehatnews.com Santa will be making a special early appearance to the region this season at the ‘Holly Jolly Christmas Bash’ held by Safety Buzz Campus in collaboration with Cypress County. Residents are invited to meet Santa on Dec. 1 and participate in crafts, movies, snacks during the free family festival aimed to spread Holiday spirit. ... Read More »

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Third Street, Sixth Avenue SE intersection reopens to motorists

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 15th, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The intersection at Third Street and Sixth Avenue SE has reopened to motorists, as ongoing utility and surface upgrades in the area are near completion. With the reopening of this intersection, the 600 block of Third Street returns to one-way traffic accessible off S. Railway. During construction, this block had briefly accommodated two-way traffic. ... Read More »

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More than 150 years of combined experience on display at MHC Faculty Art Show

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 15th, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College instructors are proud to put their talent and skill on display with their annual Faculty Art Show. The display, hosted in the college’s One on One gallery, features a variety of mediums, including printmaking, graphic design, sculpture, painting and drawing, each reflecting the artists’ specialties and areas of research. “People often ... Read More »

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Province to collaborate with educators to develop new junior high curriculums

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 15th, 2024

news@medicinehatnews.com Beginning this month the province will be working with education partners, teachers, First Nations education directors and the Alberta Teachers Association to develop draft curriculums for junior high level math, social studies, phys-ed and career and life management, known as CALM. In a press release issued Thursday the province is looking for feedback on ... Read More »

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Six suspects charged with forcible confinement following home invasion

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 14th, 2024

news@medicinehatnews.com Police have charged six suspects with several charges, including forcible confinement, after discovering a male who had been assaulted and unlawfully confined within a residence on Monday. The male was discovered after officers responded to a noise complaint at a home on Belfast Street, and was found assaulted and unlawfully confined within the home. ... Read More »

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