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Southern Alberta unemployment up a full half point
By Medicine Hat News on October 12th, 2019
Unemployment in rural southern Alberta was up sharply in September while the provincial and national rates fell. The jobless rate in Lethbridge-Medicine Hat rose to 7.6 per cent during the month, up half a percentage point from August, and well above the 4.8 per cent recorded in the region during Sept. 2018. The Alberta number ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Workshop in Taber will tackle plant protein production and how to boost it
By Medicine Hat News on October 11th, 2019
Boosting value-added plant protein production will be the topic of a workshop hosted next month in Taber by economic developers in South-Central Alberta. “Fractionation 101” is presented by Plant Protein Alliance of Alberta, and several Taber-area ag-centred development agencies, as well as Farm Credit Canada. Industry and government officials will discuss the potential for economic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Agrium fined for leak that injured worker
By Medicine Hat News on October 11th, 2019
A fertilizer producer has been fined after an anhydrous ammonia leak at its plant near Carseland, Alta., two years ago. Agrium will pay nearly $29,000 in fines, including a victim surcharge for the incident that “seriously injured a worker” but was not reported for four weeks. According to an agreed statement of facts, serious chemical ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter pleads not guilty to charge of promoting hatred
By Jeremy Appel on October 9th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Loki Hulgaard, the Medicine Hat man accused of wilfully promoting hatred and several firearm offences, has pled not guilty to all charges against him. Hulgaard and defence lawyer Mike Gilchrist entered the pleas Wednesday at Medicine Hat Provincial Court, electing for a trial by judge alone in provincial court. Gilchrist told court he’s in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Advisory committee has made funding available to seniors groups in Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on October 8th, 2019
There is money to give away to local seniors groups. “There is a fairly large pool of money available. We’d like to spread it around to big and small groups anywhere in the city as long as seniors are involved,” said LaVerne Noble, chairperson Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. The money was generated in two ways: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Campus Energy Partners takes over AltaGas assets in southern Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on October 8th, 2019
The investment firm that took over AltaGas midstream assets in southeast Alberta has a name: Campus Energy Partners. This month the Alberta Utility Commission approved the change from a numbered company that originally held the pipelines and plants that the company sold to Ontario investment house, Birch Hill Equity Partners, last September. The company was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family Craft Fair raising funds for new wellness centre at South Country Village
By Medicine Hat News on October 8th, 2019
A Family Craft Fair is taking place on Saturday at South Country Village – near the airport – from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a variety of vendors with unique crafts. The event is organized by the Heritage Centre Society, which will be putting proceeds toward a new physical wellness activity centre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fashion show and tea on Oct. 19 at Meadowlark Village Clubhouse
By Medicine Hat News on October 8th, 2019
A fashion show and tea will take place Oct. 19 at the Meadowlark Village Clubhouse. The fashions displayed are from Fashions by Snookie and Stone Furs. The Canadian Royal Purple show starts at 1:30 p.m. but the doors will open at 1 p.m. Tickets are $12 and are available through Yvonne at 403-077-8775. There will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Oct. 7-13, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on October 7th, 2019
Oct. 7 – Sunrise Coffee Time, MH Public Library, 10 a.m. Oct. 7 – Harpdog Brown, Cafe Verve, 6 p.m. Oct. 8 – Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 8 – Tigers vs. Portland Winterhawks, Canalta Centre, 7 p.m. Oct. 8 – Tim & The Glory Boys – The Buffalo Roadshow, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real estate market enjoys good summer
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 5th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Strong summer numbers have moved the Medicine Hat real estate market back into positive territory for the year, according to new figures released by the local board. They show busy periods in July and particularly September – generally considered a transition month to a slower autumn season. “It’s somewhat sporadic but it was busy, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!St. Patrick’s Church hosting variety show and silent auction this evening
By Medicine Hat News on October 4th, 2019
St. Patrick’s Church is hosting a variety show and silent auction tonight. Performers slated for the evening include singers, pianists, guitarists, poets and more. More than 50 items will be on the auction block, with door prizes draw taking place throughout the evening and light refreshments served. Money raised at the event will go toward ... Read More »
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