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Concerns dominate seniors consultations
By GILLIAN SLADE on December 13th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Many seniors at a city consultation on Thursday said it was more than just the building that has changed since the 2013 flood. “Previously the Veiner Centre was better. Now it’s all bureaucracy. The city has killed this place. They’ve priced themselves out,” said Melvin Oerlemans, who has been a member for 20 years. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crown attorneys looking for independent bargaining
By JEREMY APPEL on December 13th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A former Medicine Hat prosecutor is working on getting the Alberta Crown Attorneys Association certified as an independent bargaining unit. ACAA treasurer Matthew Block, who now resides in Calgary but worked as a prosecutor in Medicine Hat from 2009-2013, told the News they’re trying to change a requirement under the Public Service Employees Relations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grain marketing firm to build new elevator at Swift
By Medicine Hat News on December 13th, 2019
Grain marketing company G3 will build a new high-efficiency elevator at Swift Current in 2020, the successor to the Canadian Wheat Board announced on Thursday morning. The facility, complete with loop-track loading scheme, would have a capacity of 42,000 tonnes and, pending final regulatory approval, would accept deliveries in 2021. The Winnipeg-based firm that acquired ... Read More »
1 responseClosing store owner holds out hope for downtown
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 13th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A local businessman who’s shutting down his high-profile store downtown, remains a big booster for the city centre and says a lot is possible despite hard times for Hatters and the businesses they support. Valhalla Pure Outfitters has sold high-quality outdoor gear, like tents, parkas and sports kits for nearly four years in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘One tweet’ shouldn’t ruin Barr’s storied career, says comedy festival organizer
By Medicine Hat News on December 12th, 2019
Controversial but influential comedian Roseanne Barr is coming to Medicine Hat in 2020. She’ll be doing stand-up at the Canalta Centre May 1 to kick off the Mad Hatter Comedy Festival. Stephanie Foley, owner of Mad Hatter comedy club, began organizing the event in conjunction with Canalta about six months ago. Foley describes Barr as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beaulieu gets 8 years
By JEREMY APPEL on December 12th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Leonard Beaulieu, who pled guilty Monday to manslaughter in relation to the shooting death of 24-year-old Jordan Pede, has been sentenced to eight years in prison. Wednesday’s sentencing submission was a joint submission between the Crown and defence, which was accepted by Justice Scott Brooker. “Any sentence in a situation where someone is killed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Officers honoured after life-saving effort
By JEREMY APPEL on December 12th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Two Medicine Hat police officers successfully talked down a suicidal man who intended to jump off the Trans-Canada Bridge in late November. For their life-saving efforts, Const. Jason Dola and Sgt. Stacey Kesler received an official commendation last week from Chief Andy McGrogan. Kesler told the News they received a call on Nov. 26 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City has five union deals expiring end of the month
By Medicine Hat News on December 12th, 2019
As municipal contracts with five unions are set to expire this month in Medicine Hat, two other cities are ratifying deals with raises of about 2 per cent with their unionized work forces. The new bargaining summary, released by the Alberta Ministry of Labour, shows settlements in both Brooks and Grande Prairie for major portions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trio charged after bust seizes drugs, guns, merchandise
By Medicine Hat News on December 12th, 2019
A police search of a residence in Cypress County earlier this month turned up guns, drugs and about $20,000 in stolen property, authorities announced Wednesday. Three men are facing charges after an investigation into suspected meth dealing resulted in the December 4 search of a rural residence east of Medicine Hat. Organized crime unit, ALERT, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maybe not boom, but definitely not gloom
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 12th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The city’s elected officials and business leaders are taking issue with a bleak picture of Medicine Hat’s economy that appeared in a national newspaper on Wednesday. “My guess is they had the headline and made the story fit it,” said Mayor Ted Clugston, who was quoted heavily in a report in the Financial Post. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic schools show well in pillar results
By JEREMY APPEL on December 11th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education revealed its 2019 accountability pillar results at its Tuesday meeting, which show generally strong rankings compared to provincial averages and past results. The results come from an Alberta Education survey sent out to students, parents and teachers, where they rank their level of satisfaction in 16 categories. ... Read More »
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