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Follow the yellow brick road, McCoy announces next production
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 8th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Performing arts students at Monsignor McCoy High School have announced the dates for their upcoming The Wizard of Oz performance that will run from Dec. 11-13. Tickets are now on sale to join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and the Tin Man as they embark to find the Wizard of Oz in Emerald ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province to form financial review panel for post-secondaries
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 8th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Early next year the province says it will establish an “expert” panel to review and evaluate post-secondary funding to ensure funding provided in support of students is being used effectively. The UCP government released a statement Thursday saying the panel will provide a comprehensive report summarizing findings and recommendations that will focus on current ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City an unsecured creditor, owed $307K by Lodge owner
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The City of Medicine Hat is owed $307,000 by the owners of the Medicine Hat Lodge, which entered creditors protection this fall and whose assets are being considered for sale by a court-appointed receiver. An initial creditors list posted by receiver Ernst & Young states that Mayfield Investments owes at least $41.7 million to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta government looks to improve primary care system through grants
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 8th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Team-based health care is the path of choice for increasing access for all Albertans, says the province, which is continuing to make moves hoping to strengthen the primary care system. The government says it is actively working to increase access to primary care for all Albertans by implementing recommendations from the Modernizing Alberta’s Primary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City opens up applications for newest infill incentive funding
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The fourth intake for the Housing Infill and Redevelopment Incentive is now open. HIRIP aims to¯provide more multi-family housing options for Hatters and create a more diverse housing market, and by doing so, enhance the value of the city’s urban areas, while targeting areas where infrastructure such as road access and utility connections are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local citizens chip in to sponsor free cards for the public library
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Public Library has announced its latest sponsor to keep library cards available for all at no charge – the people of Medicine Hat themselves. “You probably know this, but cards are free here at Medicine Hat Public Library. That’s thanks to the generous local sponsors who have given to our A Library ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire Chief for a Day: Inquisitive young Grade 6 student from River Heights
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 7th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com On Wednesday, Medicine Hat firefighters reported to a new chief for duty as they welcomed Emma Lee, a Grade 6 student at River Heights School, to experience a day in the life of a first responder and participate in life-saving training exercises. Lee’s day began like any other normal school day, however when she ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!63-year-old man seriously injured during road rage altercation, charges laid
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 7th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Police have charged a 28-year-old male with aggravated assault following a traffic-related altercation that escalated into a physical altercation on Oct. 28. “According to the information received, a verbal dispute had occurred on the roadway between the motorists which then escalated shortly thereafter into a physical altercation,” states a police release. Police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City recommends large vehicles safely drive over mini roundabouts instead of around them
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 7th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Motorists driving large vehicles, including RVs, will not be ticketed for driving over the paved area of two mini roundabouts installed along Eighth Street SE as a measure to calm traffic in the area. In fact, motorists of large vehicles, as well as transit drivers, are encouraged to drive over the roundabout pavement in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Alberta Regional Recovery Conference underway in Medicine Hat
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 7th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Southern Alberta Regional Recovery Conference enjoyed a strong start Wednesday, as those invested in the healing of the Medicine Hat and area community gather for two days dedicated to mental health. This is the second annual SARRCon, said director of operations and education Ryan Oscar, and this year, they have expanded their scope ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province freezes policing costs for rural municipalities for one fiscal year
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 7th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com On Wednesday, Alberta’s government announced a temporary freeze on the amount rural municipalities are responsible for paying for front-line policing services. In 2019, the province announced increased funding for RCMP services to address rising rural crime. The funding model for this was created in 2020 with consultation with municipalities; however, higher costs from recent ... Read More »
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