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Schlumberger sells stake in Palliser Block to unnamed firm $430 million
By Medicine Hat News on October 19th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Oilpatch giant Schlumberger has sold its interest in the Palliser Block of southeast Alberta, a huge spread stretching from Drumheller to Brooks, the Houston-based petroleum services firm announced Thursday. The sale to an unnamed company was announced ahead of the company’s third-quarter earnings release Friday. “This transaction will reduce our direct exposure to commodity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County hosts networking luncheon to kick off Small Business Week
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 19th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com To kick off Small Business Week, Cypress County hosted its fourth bi-annual Connections Luncheon. Beth Cash, economic development officer, says the department was extremely pleased with the enthusiasm from participating organizations, which seemed to be particularly into her usual “speed dating” networking sessions that have become a staple of these luncheons. “What makes this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City, residents successfully reduce water consumption over summer
By Medicine Hat News on October 19th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat reduced water use by 1.8 billion litres this summer amid calls to conserve in the face of drought and water supply concerns, city utility officials said Thursday. That equates to a 17 per cent reduction from May 1 to Sept. 31 after the city signed a water sharing agreement with others in ... Read More »
2 responsesAlberta Grains hosting six meetings across province, Oct. 28 in Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on October 18th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Wheat and barley producer meetings are set to kick off in Medicine Hat later this month, their industry association announced Thursday. Alberta Grains will host growers in Region 1 at the Medicine Hat Lodge on Oct. 28 as the first of six meetings throughout the province this autumn. The agenda for the meeting that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zoning change may address concerns; could also be ‘political football’
By Collin Gallant on October 18th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Land that the city markets for sale could be blanket designated as “direct control zoning” – putting any building proposal before council for a decision – as a way to address community concerns when developments are challenged, senior city staff suggested Thursday. The development and infrastructure committee herd a verbal update at city hall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental health calls hit three-month high, police commission hears
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 18th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Medicine Hat Police Commission discussed a number of topics during its public meeting at city hall Wednesday night, including a significant jump in calls for service. Medicine Hat police responded to 139 calls relating to mental health in September, up from 112 calls for service in July. As well, police responded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AgPro students earn farm safety certificates through Safety Buzz
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 18th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com After several weeks of trips out to Dunmore, Irvine’s Agricultural Students received their certificates for truly understanding the buzz about safety. Students have been coming up to Safety Buzz Campus once a week for the past five weeks or so, said Nichole Neubauer, Irvine School Agriculture Discovery Centre co-ordinator. While there, they have been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County offering free First Aid course to residents as part of AHS grant funding
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 18th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Thanks to the aid of grant funding from Alberta Health Services, Cypress County is offering a free course in First Aid to residents. Starting last year, AHS began giving out grants to fire departments to support any kind of medical training, said Jason Linton, director of emergency services at Cypress Country. The county chose ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drop-in youth centre announces November closure
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 18th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Following 27 years of service the BE YOUth teen drop-in centre will be ceasing operations on Nov. 15, according to a statement released by the organization Thursday. The drop-in centre is run by a local charity, the Medicine Hat Youth Action Society, which is ending its service citing “unfortunate circumstances.” “We were fortunate to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP Briefs: Others urged proper precautions after missing hunter rescued along Red Deer River
By Medicine Hat News on October 18th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews An overdue hunter whose boat hit a sandbar on the Red Deer River was found safe at about 2 a.m. on Oct. 13 by the Jenner Fire Department. The Brooks RCMP previously reported the rescue but is now providing further details. The hunter was dropped off at the Dinosaur Park Boat Launch with agreement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major seniors facility operator buys location in Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on October 18th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A national seniors care facility operator has acquired its first locations in Alberta, including one in Medicine Hat. Sienna Senior Livings announced Wednesday it has purchased four facilities built, owned and operated by Points West Living under the name of Community Cares, for $181.6 million in Edmonton, Airdrie, Fort Saskatchewan and Medicine Hat. The ... Read More »
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