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Provincial union say UCP’s youth-trans bills attack vulnerable Albertans
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 6th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees say the UCP’s new legislation centred around trans-youth is “an attack on some of Alberta’s most vulnerable populations,” and are calling on the government to put an “immediate stop” to passing Bills 26, 27 and 29. “We are speaking out against these extremely disturbing actions by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FOIP requests straining city staff, creating backlog
By Collin Gallant on November 6th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Keeping up with increased information requests and questions from the community is straining staff, councillors heard during meetings Tuesday on the proposed 2025-26 operating budget, but technology, not more manpower, may address it over the next two years. Administrators say they have seen a near five-fold increase in freedom of information requests over three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic schools share school bus protocol when severe winter conditions persist
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 6th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com As snow begins to fall in Medicine Hat the Catholic school division has sent parents a letter highlighting the process around possible school bus cancellations that may result following heavy overnight snowfall and ice on the roads. The division says should these conditions exist, Soundland Transportation will assess the situation at 5:30 a.m. to ... Read More »
1 responsePublic will get good look at Saamis Solar before final decision
By Collin Gallant on November 6th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A group opposing the city’s plan to buy the Saamis Solar Park is calling for a plebiscite on the project ahead of a meeting later this week to outline their concerns. Several city councillors tell the News they are confident complete details of the plan will be made public once regulators rule on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premier to attend petroleum exhibition during trip to United Arab Emirates
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 6th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Premier Danielle Smith will travel today to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to attend the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference and meet with Canadian Ambassadors. According to Smith the petroleum exhibition is one of the world’s largest and most important energy events, and she plans to meet with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aerospace developer out of Redcliff lands $2.6M federal drone grant
By Medicine Hat News on November 5th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Redcliff-based aerospace developer has won a $2.6-million grant from the federal government to complete and commercial a drone model, along with money for other initiatives in the developing sector. “The Alpine Swift, UVAD’s all-electric Uncrewed Aircraft Vehicle (UAV), has progressed significantly through the support of this program,” said David Birkett, president and CEO ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat’s new K-9 Catholic school enters tendering phase
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Holy Trinity Academy, a new K-9 Catholic school on schedule to begin construction next spring, moved into the tender phase and will be seeking a contractor for the project. A contract will be awarded after the province evaluates all bids that have been submitted, and the name of the successful contractors will be announced ... Read More »
1 responseFire services respond to 26 fires last month, increase fire prevention engagement
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com In October, Medicine Hat Fire Service responded to four structure fires and 22 outside fires, as well as 21 motor vehicle collisions. The fire prevention and education team also visited 23 local schools. One structure fire occurred on Oct. 24 after crews responded to a resident who had brought an outdoor fire into their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heavy snow and high winds forecasted today, expected to impact travel
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Canada issued a snowfall warning for Medicine Hat on Monday forecasting heavy snowfall and strong northern gusting winds to begin early this morning. The national weather forecaster says snowfall from 10 to 15 cm is expected in southeastern Alberta today, with localized amounts of up to 25 cm expected in the area over the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Games marathon in memory of local boy raises $20K for Children’s Hospital
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 5th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Only one month away from his third birthday, Dominic Rooney passed away after a two-year battle with cancer nine years ago while on a Make-a-Wish trip to Disney World in Orlando. “Dominic was such a happy, fun loving kid who didn’t let anything get him down,” recalls father Sean Rooney. “And that spirit is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP trans bills met with backlash and concern within the community
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 5th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com On October 31, Alberta’s government tabled three bills with focuses on gender diversity and transgender individuals, which have been met with backlash from official opposition, educators and concerned individuals. The three bills in question, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, the Education Amendment Act and the Fairness and Safety in Sport Act all aim to ... Read More »
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