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Four water deals for southern Alberta basins await licence holders’ OK
By Medicine Hat News on April 12th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Four initial agreements on water sharing within southern Alberta river basins are complete and before water licence holders to endorse, the News has learned. This winter the Ministry of Environment called on large water users to help prepare for the potential of another year of drought conditions following a dry winter. Talks toward voluntary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firehall Theatre setting the stage for pair of Grumpy Old Men
By ANNA SMITH on April 12th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s Firehall Theatre remains grateful for the support of the vibrant theatre community of the city, especially with only one week until the opening of their performance of Grumpy Old Men the Musical. The show was chosen to best take advantage of the wide array of talent the city has to offer, says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No injuries after pilot lands plane during emergency
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 12th, 2024
An airplane emergency at the Medicine Hat Airport Thursday morning ended in a positive manner. The Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services reported on social media Thursday evening they responded to an airplane emergency at the airport in the morning. Fire services say at approximately 10:45 a.m., they responded to an airplane emergency where ultimately ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Financing secured to construct 23MW solar play near Tilley
By Medicine Hat News on April 12th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A financing deal to build the Tilley Solar Project has been struck between the developer, the Alexander First Nation and the Canadian Infrastructure Bank. The approved project will be built about four kilometres north of the Village of Tilley in the County of Newell, north of the Trans-Canada Highway on land leased from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Repairs to ramp up as group restores Monarch Theatre
By Medicine Hat News on April 12th, 2024
Expect to see scaffolding around the Monarch Theatre this spring as the Monarch 1911 Society continues to restore the historic downtown movie theatre after it was acquired by the nonprofit late last year. The society was handed the keys to the 112-year-old theatre in November after raising $100,000 for its purchase from the city, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Even if Clark is right, she’s in the wrong: Clugston
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 12th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Former Medicine Hat mayor Ted Clugston says Mayor Linnsie Clark may be right in arguing top administrators mishandled a corporate reorganization last summer. But, he said she’s handled it wrong, likely earned the sanctions placed upon her and council is due for a hard time getting substantial work done before the next election. “People ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City honours RCAF with Centennial Day; Medicine Hat rich with aviation history
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 12th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Mayor Linnsie Clark signed a proclamation declaring April 11 as RCAF Centennial Day in Medicine Hat as the air force celebrated its 100th anniversary of service as a distinct military element on April 1. It grew from the Canadian Air Corps – established with one aircraft and a crew in 1914 – to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!96-year-old recognized for lifetime of serving others
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 11th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Ever since she was born, 96-year-old Lillian McLeod has been a dedicated member of the Salvation Army and its church in Medicine Hat. “I was born right in the church. I’ve been there ever since I was born,” explained McLeod. McLeod was honoured this past Sunday by Salvation Army for 80 years of service ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teachers accept deal in last of 61 Alberta school divisions to do so
By Medicine Hat News on April 11th, 2024
Palliser School Division teachers have avoided a strike after voting in favour of recommended terms to a settlement. On Monday teachers voted 64 per cent in favour of mediators recommended terms avoiding any need for labour action as they reach an agreement on their current collective bargaining with the province. Palliser was the last of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clarification: Incorrect time led to confusion on council meeting length
By Medicine Hat News on April 11th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews An error and unclear language on a key point may have led readers to a misconception about the length of Monday night’s council meeting. At it, an item from Mayor Linnsie Clark asking for financial disclosure and other financial analysis was tabled at the set end time of 11 p.m. and will be on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Catholic school designed to be most accessible in province
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 11th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Catholic School Board says designs for a new school aim to make it the most accessible building in the province while leaving a blueprint for architects to use for future school designs. The division is planning to partner with the Rick Hansen Foundation to design the new Holy Trinity Academy, which ... Read More »
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