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Turbine topples, as does company’s relationship with college
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 2nd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The designer of an experimental wind turbine located near Medicine Hat College says an operational decision to lock them from spinning led to one shearing off in high wind on Sunday night. As well, the working relationship between the college and company appears to have ended. One of the distinctive blue, helical turbines laid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Officials expect lower power price to trend for a while
By Medicine Hat News on June 2nd, 2020
Power prices in Medicine Hat will edge downward in June, giving some indication about lower demand across the province, while local officials say revised forecasts expect lower prices to persist. The city-owned utility company sets its local commodity price based on the average of rates across the province, which themselves are based on price forecasts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Nissan opens new location with some solar flair
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on June 2nd, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat Nissan opened at its new Strachan Road location Monday with a new source of energy – literally. On top of a seven-vehicle showroom and lot space for 150 more, the local automobile dealership features 100 parking stalls sheltered by solar panels, which general manager Brandon Sanchioni says will hopefully power the entire ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drive-by parade kicks off seniors week
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 2nd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade On day one of seniors week, staff at the Veiner Centre made a point of telling seniors how much they are missed. At 1 p.m. a drive-by parade of seniors took place at the centre with message boards on display and staff waving to those in their vehicles. The first 50 vehicles also received ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School divisions, college team up for Coulee Collegiate
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on June 2nd, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat Public School Division, Medicine Hat College and Prairie Rose School Division have joined forces to create Coulee Collegiate – which combines Beyond Walls and Central High outreach schools with academic upgrading at the college. MHC president and CEO Kevin Shufflebotham says Coulee Collegiate’s high school courses will be delivered at the college ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council OKs 2020 tax aid
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 2nd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Extra cash from city reserve funds and a provincial government decision to revert to 2019 Alberta education levy rates will turn an expected property tax hike in the Hat into a minor decrease, city council approved on Monday. That signals a temporary pause on the 10-year Financially Fit plan that aims to balance the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Rotary Club celebrates 102nd birthday
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 2nd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Medicine Hat Rotary Club celebrated its 102nd anniversary on Monday. In recognition of the special birthday, members of the club enjoyed some exercise on Rotary Centennial Trail, which was sponsored by the organization. “It is fabulous to be out and about celebrating a legacy project. It’s a pleasure to contribute something that promotes a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Temporary berms will cost city about $33K
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 2nd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Temporary berms being constructed in Harlow and just off Industrial Avenue, in case the South Saskatchewan River floods this spring, will cost $33,000. “The cost will be approximately $22,000 for Harlow, and Industrial Avenue was approximately $11,000,” said Merrick Brown, director of emergency management, in an email. A temporary berm, currently under construction by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Gleaners Society will open vegetable drying again; by appointment booking only
By Medicine Hat News on May 30th, 2020
The Prairie Gleaners Society will be returning to its business of preparing vegetables for dehydration starting Wednesday, however it will be operating by appointment only. Prairie Gleaners made the announcement in a Friday release, adding it will be allowing only 15 people on site at a time – all of whom must wear gloves and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Invest Medicine Hat launches incentive program for residential builders
By Medicine Hat News on May 30th, 2020
An incentive for builders of residential buildings has been announced by Invest Medicine Hat. The program is designed to encourage residential construction of single detached houses and duplexes in greenfield subdivisions in Medicine Hat. Licensed builders that register for the program will receive a $10,000 rebate once construction has been completed to the weeping tile ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!S. Railway recycling station closing July 31
By Medicine Hat News on May 30th, 2020
The city’s drop-off recycling depot at 1040 S. Railway St. SE will close permanently July 31. Due to the successful residential recycling collection program, the city says there is no need for four drop-off depots in town. The remaining three sites are at Shamrock, Kipling Street and Medicine Hat Mall. Since the start of residential ... Read More »
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