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Council blow-up brewed for months
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 9th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A dispute between Medicine Hat Mayor Linnsie Clark and city manager Ann Mitchell began six months before the two squared off at an August 2023 council meeting, court documents show. A report into the incident, for which Clark was found by council to have breached council’s code of conduct, states the mayor first grew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monday in Medicine Hat, July 8
By James Tubb on July 7th, 2024
Budget Meetings City councillors will meet Tuesday in the second of two special budget meetings to go through capital priorities for the 2025-26 budget. An overview of potential and recommended projects, were discussed on June 25 committee of the whole meeting. and council members will gather on July 9 to request more information on specific ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial unemployment rising but local region remains steady
By Medicine Hat News on July 6th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The jobless rate in the region remained about level in June at 5.3 per cent, while the provincial rate rose, according to figures from Statistics Canada released Friday. The local rate for the combined Lethbridge-Medicine Hat economic region fell by one-tenth of a percentage point compared to the same time last year, and is ... Read More »
1 responseRiver level returns to normal, reservoirs filling
By Medicine Hat News on July 6th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Flow in the South Saskatchewan River has doubled over the last four days, putting the level back into the normal range for the first time since May. However, new water supply forecasts as of July 1 still predict “much below average” levels of major rivers in southern Alberta, including the Bow, Oldman and Milk. ... Read More »
1 responseRoad work begins Monday in North Flats; traffic detours planned until September
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 6th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Beginning Monday a two-block section of Woodman Avenue will be closed for road rehabilitation work that will be completed in two separate stages until September. Crews will begin work on the first stage of work that stretches from the intersection of Dominion Street up to the intersection of Queen Street. The work includes an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Creativity and artwork-themed block party returns Saturday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 6th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Continuing a series of outdoor block parties at Towne Square, the city is hosting its fourth consecutive free weekly event themed around artists and creative minds. Celebrating Art & Creativity will be the theme for Saturday’s block party that provides the community free activities, games and entertainment as the city continues its work to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unredacted complaint report obtained by the News
By Collin Gallant on July 6th, 2024
@@CollinGallant The unredacted version of a report into a city council code of conduct complaint paints a dysfunctional working relationship among council members and reveals now-public details of the issues as well as some obvious or unimportant points that were blacked out. That includes the names of two council members named in the complaint – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rainy conditions causing Cypress County gravel roads to soften; crews working “diligently” to respond to calls for service
By BRENDAN MILLER on July 6th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The recent heavy rainfall Cypress County has experienced has taken a toll on its more than 2,400 kilometres of gravel roads, as residents report poor conditions and large potholes. County officials say the frequency of rainfall has resulted in the gravel surface to become “soft” as the crushed rocks get absorbed into the surface ... Read More »
1 responseCity to replace buses, improve scheduling with help of federal funds
By Medicine Hat News on July 5th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The city has received nearly $2.7 million in federal funding to put toward two transit projects. The funding, received through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Public Transit Infrastructure Stream, will provide transit bus replacements and a transit scheduling system to MHT. Out of the $8,156,000 total eligible cost, the Government of Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three-day rodeo fundraiser features new ranch rodeo event
By BRENDAN MILLER on July 5th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Dunmore Equestrian Society is gearing up to host its annual summer event that encompasses all parts of Western heritage during the Annual Heritage Gather. The rodeo-style event is a fundraiser to help the non-profit complete the construction of its indoor arena running for three days form July 12-14. The third annual Heritage Gather ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!I-XL plant site rezoned to allow for warehouse to be used
By Medicine Hat News on July 5th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Portions of the former I-XL plant site lands have been rezoned to allow a warehouse to be put back in use. Council voted 6-2 in favour of rezoning a parcel of land at 620 Porcelain Ave., to become Business Industrial zone, from “mixed use.” That would allow the current owner to use a larger ... Read More »
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