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Calahoo Stonehouse looks to fix social problems with economic solutions
By ANNA SMITH on April 30th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com NDP leadership candidate Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse visited Medicine Hat on Saturday to connect with interested supporters, members and other citizens. The first-year Edmonton MLA addressed gathered residents in order to offer up her platform for leadership, which she said comes down to three things. It’s about water, economic diversification and then it’s about our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Interpretive Program hosting nature photography walk for beginners
By Medicine Hat News on April 30th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is calling all potential shutterbugs for the Spring Photography Walk. On May 7 at 2 p.m., attendees are invited to make their way to Police Point Park with their phones or camera to receive tips on entering the world of Nature Photography, as well as information on what can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saddle up, Stampede set for busy summer season
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 30th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com An “exciting” summer including live music, muscle cars and midway rides is planned as the Medicine Hat Stampede & Exhibition gets set for the upcoming season. This year’s Stampede, including the pro rodeo and summer fair, runs from July 24-27 with the parade planned for July 25. On Monday, officials announced individual tickets for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local tourism maturing, not just emerging
By ANNA SMITH on April 30th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Destination Marketing Organization gave its annual report to the city’s public services committee on Monday, suggesting Medicine Hat tourism is starting to take off. The year is the 11th year of the arrangement, as noted by Jace Anderson, executive director at Tourism Medicine Hat. “Our mission is to be an industry-led nonprofit that ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta’s default rate nearly as low as Hat’s ‘best in market’
By Medicine Hat News on April 30th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The new default power price in the province for May essentially matches a “best in market” rate offered by the City of Medicine Hat while it evaluates its long-term rate-setting strategy. The Regulated Rate Option from EnMax, Direct Energy and Epcor will average 7.2 cents per kilowatt hour for May, before an add-on charge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bill 20 has municipal officials asking questions with no immediate answer
By Collin Gallant on April 27th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Municipal leaders in the province say there are more questions than answers one day after the provincial government moved to take a stronger hand in dealing with municipalities, allow political parties to act in major centre elections in 2025 and change other aspects of the Municipal Government Act. Mayors of Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters offered chance to be scientist for a day with interpretive centre program
By ANNA SMITH on April 27th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The MH Interpretive Program invites residents to begin taking their first steps into the world of citizen science and become a scientist for a day with a free event in Police Point Park. The May 8 program will be an introduction to how everyday people can use the technology in our their pockets to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AlWC launches 13th year of baby wildlife fundraiser
By ANNA SMITH on April 27th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation is launching this year’s Wildlife Baby Shower fundraiser on Sunday to coincide with the arrival of its first kit of the season. The animal in question, an orphaned red fox kit, found alone in Medicine Hat on Wednesday, marks the first of what AIWC says will be a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New expanded Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce made official
By Medicine Hat News on April 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The change in name and boundaries for the Medicine Hat and District Chamber of Commerce have been made official. The business lobby voted at its 2023 annual general meeting to include membership of the similar body in Brooks and petition the province to change applicable registration. The “Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce” announced Thursday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City hopes CPKC co-operates with intersection vision
By Medicine Hat News on April 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews One of the most congested intersections in Medicine Hat could be opened up over the next few years, according to city roads officials lobbying CPKC railways to remove a spur line that crosses Dunmore Road near the Seven Persons Creek. The line leads to the former P&H grain elevator further along Kipling Street, but ... Read More »
1 responseCypress County highway closed Friday morning following cattle liner rollover
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 27th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Early reports from Cypress County officials indicate a cattle liner with up to 100 livestock rolled over on Range Road 52 and Township Road 120 Friday morning. Officials say at least one handful of cattle had to be put down at the scene of the accident at the time of publication, however they expect ... Read More »
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