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Local students pay tribute to Canada’s veterans ahead of Remembrance Day
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 9th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Students throughout schools in Medicine Hat took a moment to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice during Remembrance Day ceremonies held throughout the week. Reciting poems, including In Flanders Fields, and speaking about Canada’s military history, students, many wearing poppies, expressed the importance of honouring veterans on Remembrance Day while listening to guest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saamis Solar purchase proposal hits public feedback phase
By Medicine Hat News on November 9th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A public comment period is now open on the issue of whether the City of Medicine Hat is qualified to buy a major solar power proposal inside city limits. Saamis Solar would cover 1,600 acres of land north of Crescent Heights when it is fully built as planned by private green-power developer DP Solar. ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta students getting test results back on pre-COVID track
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 9th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Students are slowly but surely closing the gap on pre-pandemic provincial test results, according to the Government of Alberta. The COVID-19 pandemic had profound impacts on the education system, including worse outcomes for students’ learning and social-emotional development. However, Alberta’s Grade 6, 9 and 12 students are continuing to close the gap between pre-pandemic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final chance to voice opinion on future use for Towne Square market pods
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 9th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Saturday is the final day to submit suggestions to the City of Medicine Hat in regards to the future of the Towne Square sea-cans. The future of the eight multi-coloured market pods will be considered and debated by city council on Nov 18, with community input available by that date, following a proposal put ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several southwest MLAs land on Scott Moe’s new cabinet in Saskatchewan
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Several government MLAs in southwest Saskatchewan have been named to the new cabinet following last month’s general election. Returning Swift Current riding MLA Everett Hindley will become Minister of Education after previously serving as Health Minister during the last term. Wood River MLA David Marit becomes the Minister of Highways, SaskBuilds and Procurement after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two teenage girls among three killed in head-on collision near Swift Current
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Three people were killed in a head-on crash Tuesday afternoon south of Swift Current, Mounties in that city reported late Wednesday. Authorities say two teenaged girls, aged 13 and 14, along with a 41-year-old female driver of a car were declared deceased on scene after their northbound vehicle collided with a southbound SUV. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power business review will be out Nov. 25
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2024
A special meeting of council will receive a long-awaited report on the city’s power business on Nov. 25. Thursday’s meeting of the energy, land and environment heard the report, completed by consulting firm KPMG, will be discussed at that time. “The independent experts will walk us through what they recommend in the energy business review,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!BATBOW steps outside the season for special breakout performance
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 8th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Southeastern Alberta’s renowned jazz venue of choice, Blues at the Bow, invites music lovers out for the Out of the Blue – Boots & Buckles show. The breakout event will feature Western Seer Records artists Belle Plaine, Blake Berglund and Lachlan Neville for an evening of original country music as a special addition to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair of cousins receive Cypress County scholarships
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 8th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Tytan Heisler and Samantha Lentz have each been awarded $1,000 through the county’s scholarship program to help fund post-secondary studies. The pair of cousins were unanimously chosen by council to receive the scholarships as Hesiler and Lentz continue their education in the southeast region of the province. Heisler is a current power engineering student ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Duplicate Bridge results for October 2024
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2024
Tuesday Oct. 1 North/South 1. Mona Girling – Charlotte Jobb 2. Lloyd Fowlie – Lynn Fowlie East/West 1. Pat Hannay – Leslie Tomczyk 2. Marcia Garman – Sally Sehn Friday Oct. 4 North/South 1. Pius Denis – Doreen Denis 2. Rita Langford – Lloyd Fowlie East/West 1. Marilyn Houff – Vonda Reddekop 2. Shelyn Poissant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Empty SW Hill lot gets zoning change for multi-unit development
By Collin Gallant on November 8th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A local homebuilder can proceed with plans to build an apartment on Second Street of the Southwest Hill after council approved a zoning change Monday night. The 50-foot-wide lot that backs onto a slope has been vacant since 2022 when the former home was demolished, but would meet city development goals of spurring infill ... Read More »
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