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Mustard Seed hosting a complete holiday feast on Christmas Eve
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 18th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Mustard Seed is keeping strong in its holiday traditions this year, working hard to spread cheer and hope to those in need. Individuals and families facing homelessness or hardship are invited Christmas Eve to enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner, served with care and compassion, the Mustard Seed says. “Christmas is a time for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SaskPower says charge to recover carbon tax on power will rise
By Medicine Hat News on December 18th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews SaskPower says its charge to recover the federal carbon levy on gas- and coal-fired electricity sold in the province will rise by 2.9 per cent on Jan. 1. That will add about $26 to the average residential bill and $75 for farm customers over the course of the year, bringing the total cost of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oyen car thief collides with park vehicle in attempt to flee police
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 18th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Twenty-three-year-old Jessey Lang is facing numerous charges after allegedly fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle in Oyen last Saturday. RCMP say they responded to a report of a theft of a motor vehicle in process at approximately 8:30 p.m. While responding to the call, a suspect was seen attempting to flee in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All heart; New public schools superintendent ready to take reigns in new year
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 18th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Tracey Hensel, a longtime educator and school administrator in the Hat, says she is all heart, while emphasizing the importance of collaboration, supporting students and maintaining best practices as she prepares to take on the permanent role of superintendent. “The heart is part of the work that I do,” says Hensel, acting and soon-to-be-permanent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic Board of Education seeks feedback for 2026-27 school calendar
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 18th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education is looking for feedback from parents as it plans its 2026-27 school year calendar. Approving its calendar two years in advance allows the division to give families ample time to plan for upcoming school years, and parents are being asked to complete an online survey by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Research project in Cardston will delve into ‘agrivoltaics’
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 18th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com An interesting project is making its way to Cardston, thanks to a partnership formed between the town and Sun Cycle Farms. This agreement comes in the form of a physical location for utility scale demonstration and applied research in agrivoltaics, or the practice of utilizing land both for agriculture and solar power generation. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Free fall prevention classes at Veiner Centre planned in new year
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 18th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre is inviting residents in the community aged 50 and older to participate in a new fall prevention program designed to reduce the risk of tumbles and improve overall well-being. Eight free classes called “Steady Moves” are planned to begin in the new year at the Veiner Centre, co-ordinated by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christian bookstore amid first Christmas season, feeling enhanced connection to community and purpose
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 18th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Over half a year since opening, and in the swing of their first Christmas, owners of Christian bookstore Believe Books are feeling profoundly blessed. The story begins, says owner Renée Michiel, with inspiration from the Holy Spirit, to create a space where Christians of all denominations could find materials to learn and aid in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fee changes will add a few bucks to utility bills next year
By Medicine Hat News on December 18th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Utility fee changes will see residential Hat customers pay about $2.75 more each month for water, sewer and trash service, as well as gas and electric delivery in 2025. That increase, approved late Monday by city council, is kept to 1 per cent largely due to the planned elimination of recycling fees as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council split on Monday’s budget vote
By Collin Gallant on December 18th, 2024
@@CollinGallant City council passed the coming two-year budget Monday night with a 5.6 per cent tax increase attached, and two high-profile items still to be decided in the new year. But that was without the support of Couns. Andy McGrogan and Shila Sharps, who made a last-minute call for more cost cutting to bring the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council passes budget with 5.6% tax hike, again citing low revenue and need to retain services
By Collin Gallant on December 17th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Ho ho hold the budget, Coun. Andy McGrogan requested Monday, so city hall managers can somehow find another $3 million in cost reductions to lessen a proposed 5.6 per cent tax increase next year. That was defeated by a 7-2 vote however, as council colleagues cited the need to maintain city services, ongoing work ... Read More »
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