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90-day permit approved for Mustard Seed ‘ghost kitchen’
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 20th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Mustard Seed’s former Community Impact Centre has been approved for use as a commercial kitchen by staff, though only for the next three months. The application came through the municipal planning commission on Wednesday, initially proposed to be for the next year. The space was proposed to not be accessible to the public, ... Read More »
1 responseMHPSD, CUPE file complaints against the other
By Collin Gallant on February 20th, 2025
@@CollinGallant A Medicine Hat school board has asked the labour board to directly poll unionized employees to settle a controversy over an apparent contract offer to its educational assistants. Meanwhile, the union representing support workers says it will file its own complaint of “bad faith bargaining” against the Medicine Hat Public School Division, and plans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McCoy graduates, teachers face off for important cause
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 19th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Dozens of graduating students at Monsignor McCoy High School took part in a charity hockey game against their teachers to raise funds for Mission Mexico, an outreach charity founded by the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education to support health and human rights projects Guerrero, a state in southern Mexico. Ticket sales from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian adventurer will present on unique N.W.T. canoe trip at MHPL
By Medicine Hat News on February 19th, 2025
Outdoor enthusiasts best make their way to the Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre on Thursday for a presentation from a Canadian adventurer on his journey canoeing the Northwest Territories. Calem Watson will present on his 3,000-kilometre, 122-day solo trip throughout pristine lakes, winding rivers and the vistas of the far north. The event will feature ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Numerous events upcoming at Veiner Centre for members and non-members alike
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 19th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A six-week online program designed to help skiers stay safe and active during the winter begins tomorrow via a Zoom meeting. The Ski & Winter Fit course will focus on strength and balance exercises for anyone looking to tackle the slopes with confidence. The class is not just for skiers, and will also focus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City pauses part in skilled immigrant attraction program
By Collin Gallant on February 19th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Medicine Hat will pause its part in a program to bring skilled immigrants to the city and region due to slow processing times, changing sentiment and lowered national immigration targets. Two years ago, Medicine Hat joined with Cypress County, Redcliff and the Town of Bow Island in the “rural renewal program,” hoping to lure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Folk festival founder and longtime local musical advocate facing uphill medical battle
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 19th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Rob Pape, the well-known face behind the Tongue on the Post Folk Music Festival and PorchFest, has recently been diagnosed with facet osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease. Facet osteoarthritis means cartilage is breaking down in the facet joints and can cause localized pain, stiffness and reduced range of motion. Degenerative disc disease affects the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair arrested for weekend business break-and-enter
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 19th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A man and woman from Medicine Hat have been charged with break, enter and theft after police witnessed the suspicious duo near a business in the 700 block on 16th Street SW on Saturday night, and found them in possession of stolen property. Police say a service patrol unit was conducting property checks when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SafeLink, Miywasin look to build community inclusion with drumming circle planned for next week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 19th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com SafeLink Alberta Medicine Hat has partnered with the Miywasin Friendship Centre to host a drumming circle next Wednesday. The event is free and all residents are welcome to participate in the drumming circle that is planned for an hour and a half beginning at 4 pm. “Let’s build community, meet new neighbours and share ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City standardizes process for ad-hoc capital funding requests
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 19th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat now has a standardized application and evaluation process for ad hoc requests for capital funding. Between 2019 and 2024, annual funding for major grant programs in the city has increased by $17,000, or roughly 4.5 per cent, says the city, from $380,000 to $397,000. Over the same period, requests ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nine properties on initial tax auction list
By Medicine Hat News on February 19th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Nine properties appear of the city’s initial list for tax auction this spring, including a hotel and adjacent commercial properties. Each year the city assessment department lists properties that are at least three years in arrears on tax payments for potential auction sale in March. It is rare for tax auctions to actually proceed, ... Read More »
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