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CF, province’s plans a happy coincidence: minister
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 2nd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The Alberta government has announced incentives for new fertilizer and hydrogen plants less than 24 hours after CF Industries announced it planned to become a major player in the burgeoning hydrogen sector. “CF has a very interesting project and it’s the kind of project that we’re very interested in – but the timing is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat man charged in sexual assault cold case from 1994
By Medicine Hat News on November 2nd, 2020
A Medicine Hat man has been arrested and charged by Edmonton police in a sexual assault case that dates back 26 years. The Edmonton Police Service announced Friday that they issued the arrest warrant that was processed by local police after retesting evidence collected after a woman was allegedly raped in 1994. Dean Walter Moore, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maternity clinic given extension to July
By GILLIAN SLADE on October 30th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The closing of the local maternity clinic has been delayed to find a longer term solution. A statement released on Thursday, says a series of meetings have taken place between Alberta Health Services, Palliser Primary Care Network and physicians and the result is Medicine Hat Family Medicine Maternity Clinic will continue to see patients ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lots of good business news amid uncertainty
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 30th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Cutting a ceremonial ribbon is one of the cheesiest sights you’ll see, but for the business owner holding the giant scissors, it’s one of the proudest, and perhaps most worrisome, moments in life. Add to that great heaves in business and consumer confidence caused by the coronavirus pandemic. But organizers and dignitaries who attend ... Read More »
1 responseCF’s carbon-neutral plans could affect the Hat
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 30th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A plan to make CF Industries carbon neutral and a major supplier of hydrogen fuel could lead to new investment in the company’s Medicine Hat ammonia facility. The global fertilizer manufacturer outlined a strategy Thursday to reduce carbon emissions across its facilities by one-quarter by 2030, as well as position itself as a major ... Read More »
1 responseRapid tests arrive in Alberta but won’t be utilized yet
By GILLIAN SLADE on October 29th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The first shipment of COVID-19 tests that can give results in just 15 minutes are already being distributed to provinces. About a week ago the first 100,000 ID Now tests purchased by the federal government from Abbott Diagnostics arrived in Canada. The purchase agreement is for a total of 7.9 million tests. A spokesperson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspect receives minor injuries from police K9
By Medicine Hat News on October 29th, 2020
Authorities say that a man who broke into a church was injured by a police dog in Medicine Hat early Wednesday morning. “Minor injuries” were sustained as they took a 41-year-old into custody shortly after police responded to an security alarm at the Evangelical Free Church, located on Palliser Way in the northeast community of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre news expected this week
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 29th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A reopening plan for seniors services at the Veiner Centre could be announced this week, according to Mayor Ted Clugston, as members say they’re ready to return. The facility was closed along with all city’s public buildings in late March to comply with provincial health orders to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Single-family increase not making up for home permit drop-off
By Medicine Hat News on October 29th, 2020
New single-family home permits issued in Medicine Hat are outpacing last year’s figures, but overall residential spending and construction activity is tracking lower. To the end of September, 27 new home permits were issued by the city’s planning office – up 10 from the same point last year – but the attached values dropped and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Home-delivered brochure will include volunteer opportunities, essential numbers
By Medicine Hat News on October 29th, 2020
A brochure is going to be delivered to your door with details of volunteer opportunities and important phone numbers to keep handy. The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta has teamed up with JustServe.org to promote volunteer opportunities in Medicine Hat. A two-sided door hanger is being printed and distributed to every home in November. One ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business Beat: A new attraction and retention tool for business
By Sandra Milne on October 28th, 2020
How many of you listen to CBC Radio? True confession; I do, and today at lunch I listened to the executive director of Calgary Arts Development talk about the opportunities the economic climate and COVID are providing to mid-sized cities around the globe. He was, of course, touting Calgary as a mid-sized city which makes ... Read More »
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