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Council OKs one year of using credit cards to pay property taxes
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 3rd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Hatters will be able to say “charge it” when it comes to paying property tax bills this fall, but some council members are questioning whether the plan for the city to cover potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees is worth the added convenience. Adding credit card payments as an option for taxes ... Read More »
1 responsePublic reminded that not securing loads will likely lead to a fine
By Medicine Hat News on June 3rd, 2020
Spring cleaning inside or outside the house is resulting in more trips to the landfill but there are precautions you need to take to avoid debris all over the place and a possible fine. Municipal bylaw enforcement and Cypress County are reminding residents to cover those loads being transported, especially during trips to the landfill. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community keeps HALO alive for now
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 3rd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Threats of demise have subsided for HALO – for now – but the fight for government financial support continues. Due to significant community support, the helicopter medevac service is no longer at risk of closing on July 1. It hopes to have enough money to operate until a provincial government review is complete at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Turbine prototypes on the move
By Medicine Hat News on June 3rd, 2020
Two high-profile wind turbine prototypes appear to be on their way out of Medicine Hat. The two blue helical turbines developed by Bluenergy Solar Wind have been located at a renewable energy microgrid at Medicine Hat College since last year, but one recently tipped over in heavy wind after the company said they were essentially ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City ready should water levels rise
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 3rd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade In the month when we are most at risk of possible flooding of the South Saskatchewan River, the city says its advance mitigation measures are in place. A temporary berm built in Harlow was expected to be complete Tuesday and the one built off Industrial Avenue was completed Monday, said Merrick Brown, director of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Turbine topples, as does company’s relationship with college
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 2nd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The designer of an experimental wind turbine located near Medicine Hat College says an operational decision to lock them from spinning led to one shearing off in high wind on Sunday night. As well, the working relationship between the college and company appears to have ended. One of the distinctive blue, helical turbines laid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Officials expect lower power price to trend for a while
By Medicine Hat News on June 2nd, 2020
Power prices in Medicine Hat will edge downward in June, giving some indication about lower demand across the province, while local officials say revised forecasts expect lower prices to persist. The city-owned utility company sets its local commodity price based on the average of rates across the province, which themselves are based on price forecasts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Nissan opens new location with some solar flair
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on June 2nd, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat Nissan opened at its new Strachan Road location Monday with a new source of energy – literally. On top of a seven-vehicle showroom and lot space for 150 more, the local automobile dealership features 100 parking stalls sheltered by solar panels, which general manager Brandon Sanchioni says will hopefully power the entire ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drive-by parade kicks off seniors week
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 2nd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade On day one of seniors week, staff at the Veiner Centre made a point of telling seniors how much they are missed. At 1 p.m. a drive-by parade of seniors took place at the centre with message boards on display and staff waving to those in their vehicles. The first 50 vehicles also received ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School divisions, college team up for Coulee Collegiate
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on June 2nd, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat Public School Division, Medicine Hat College and Prairie Rose School Division have joined forces to create Coulee Collegiate – which combines Beyond Walls and Central High outreach schools with academic upgrading at the college. MHC president and CEO Kevin Shufflebotham says Coulee Collegiate’s high school courses will be delivered at the college ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council OKs 2020 tax aid
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 2nd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Extra cash from city reserve funds and a provincial government decision to revert to 2019 Alberta education levy rates will turn an expected property tax hike in the Hat into a minor decrease, city council approved on Monday. That signals a temporary pause on the 10-year Financially Fit plan that aims to balance the ... Read More »
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