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Saamis Solar project decision expected by end of July
By Medicine Hat News on May 3rd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A decision on an application to build a massive solar panel array in north Medicine Hat is expected in July. Last month regulators heard from DP Energy, the company proposing to build the 1,600-acre Saamis Solar project north of Crescent Heights, as well as three groups that oppose parts of the $600-million project. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Future leaders: Local students develop leadership skills at day-long conference
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 2nd, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Student leaders and teacher advisers striving to make school a better place to learn were invited to a day-long leadership conference hosted by Crescent Heights High School on Wednesday. The importance of resilience, teamwork and communication skills in high school students was emphasized at the Horizons Medicine Hat conference, aimed to inspire and motivate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Show Review: Mambo Italiano mixes culture and comedy in powerful performance
By ANNA SMITH on May 2nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Musical Theatre’s Mambo Italiano is, simply put, everything; it manages to be both hilarious and grounded in a way that will strike home, and follows the viewer long after the curtain falls. The subject matter, at first glance, seems comical and larger than life, and the opening scene far from discourages this. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court Briefs: Business in Burdett facing several OHS violations over worker fatality in 2023
By Medicine Hat News on May 2nd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A fabrication shop in Burdett faces five counts of contravening occupational health and safety regulations after a worker was killed in an accident last year. Alberta OHS officials reported that charges were laid earlier this month against HTK Iron Works, Ltd. On Feb. 1, 2023, a labourer was crushed when a windbreak panel fell ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health and safety on forefront of first responders conference held in the Hat
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 2nd, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Alberta Professional Fire Figthers and Paramedic Association from across the province gathered in Medicine Hat for an annual spring convention, highlighting the importance of health and safety in the workplace and providing updates on mental health support for first responders. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Medicine Hat’s membership with ... Read More »
1 responsePrince George bench boss edges out Desjardins for WHL coach of the year
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 2nd, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Tiger’s head coach Willie Desjardins was among four nominees for the WHL’s Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy presented to the league’s top bench boss of the season and voted upon by WHL general managers and members of the media. Despite his nomination, the league announced Wednesday that Prince George Cougars head coach Mark Lamb was ... Read More »
1 responseGroup demands using power profits now for lower taxes, utilities
By Collin Gallant on May 2nd, 2024
@@CollinGallant A group that formed around protesting high utility prices says it’s looking to gain a seat at the table for city budget and utility talks, as well as expand to Redcliff and Cypress County and potentially backing candidates in the next municipal election. “We want to advocate on behalf of ratepayers as an official ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dunmore celebrates opening of new UFA facility
By ANNA SMITH on May 2nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com On Wednesday, UFA Co-operative celebrated the grand opening of the Petroleum Agency in Dunmore. The UFA is excited about this new location along the Highway 1 corridor, which Don Smith, chief operations officer with UFA, hopes will be able to contribute well to the communities of Dunmore and Medicine Hat, as well as travellers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Wright defends Bill 20 as ‘last resort’
By Medicine Hat News on May 2nd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The United Conservative MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat defended on Wednesday planned changes to local government rules that touched off controversy this week, while the MLA for Brooks-Medicine Hat – Premier Danielle Smith – could have more to say today. Smith will speak to a Chamber of Commerce luncheon today as part of time in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Subjects in former police chief’s lawsuit yet to be served
By Medicine Hat News on May 2nd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The named subjects of a lawsuit by Medicine Hat’s former police chief have not been served 60 days after it was filed. On March 1, a statement of claim from Mike Worden outlined that he was seeking a total of $1.85 million in damages from the local police service, City of Medicine Hat, three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City launching satisfaction survey this month
By Medicine Hat News on May 1st, 2024
The city will take the temperature of Hatters on how city services are performing in a second community satisfaction survey this month. Results of the telephone and online poll done in May will be judged against similar questions put to the community two years ago, and which showed Hatters are generally satisfied with municipal operations. ... Read More »
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