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Work to end polio once and for all continues
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 24th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Work to protect the world’s children from the crippling effects of polio continues 65 years after a safe reliable vaccine was certified. That work is being highlighted this week in Medicine Hat, where local members of the Rotary Club are discussing the global effort of the service club, as well as Medicine Hat’s own ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pay cut not enough, says lobby group
By GILLIAN SLADE on October 24th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Premier Jason Kenney’s decision to cut the salaries of political staff is to be applauded but the government needs to address government employees in general and the salaries of elected officials, says the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Effective Oct. 19, the government reduced the pay of UCP staff by seven per cent, shaving close to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on new homes
By Medicine Hat News on October 24th, 2020
Two single-parent families in Medicine Hat will be working on their new homes this winter after a rush this fall to get digging on the new Habitat for Humanity project in Medicine Hat. About two dozen dignitaries, Habitat volunteers, the families and construction officials gathered in Southlands for a sod-turning ceremony. The basement has already ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP job cuts in ag research deal major blow to Lethbridge, Brooks and Alberta’s future E
By Ryan Dahlman Alberta Newspaper Group on October 24th, 2020
The Alberta provincial government has been talking about cuts to the civil service for a while and it has now hit agriculture. The Lethbridge Research Centre, which is the district office for Alberta Agriculture and the Crop Diversification Centre South (CDCS) in Brooks had an undisclosed number of employees lose their jobs Wednesday. The Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Santa Claus Fund launches another 50/50
By Medicine Hat News on October 24th, 2020
What is more scary than the idea of a monster under your bed? How about no presents under the Christmas tree? For some in the community, this is a reality. The Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund Society is launching the, “Christmas Shouldn’t Have to be Scary” 50/50 draw. “We had such a great success ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Enbridge breaks ground on solar play in Forty Mile County
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 23rd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Pipeline giant Enbridge has broken ground on its first solar power plant in Canada, the company announced Thursday. The $20-million, 10.5-megawatt “Alberta Solar One” project is located in the County of 40 Mile. It will produce power for the Alberta grid, thereby offsetting some electricity required to run Enbridge’s major pipeline network. Work got ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JBS Foods earmarks $2M for Brooks pandemic support
By Medicine Hat News on October 23rd, 2020
JBS Foods has set aside $2 million for projects and programs in Brooks to help the community deal with the effects of the pandemic and long-term recovery, the food giant announced Thursday. The company’s packing plant in Brooks was the site of a significant outbreak of the coronavirus last spring and food processing plants across ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat High student tests positive
By MO CRANKER on October 23rd, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker A positive case of COVID-19 has been identified in a student at Medicine Hat High School. Medicine Hat Public School Division found out about the case Wednesday evening and sent out a release Thursday morning informing parents, guardians and staff. A total of 29 students and staff are now self isolating. The date people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Home Lotto out, $100K cash prize in
By MO CRANKER on October 22nd, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Medicine Hat Kinsmen Club is changing things up this year. Instead of holding the annual Home Lotto, the group is hosting a Big Bag of Cash draw, which will grant one lucky Hatter $100,000. “The main reason we’re doing the Big Bag of Cash is because of COVID-19 protocols,” said co-chair Steven Pudwell. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter storm brings in less than ideal road conditions
By Medicine Hat News on October 22nd, 2020
A winter storm led to harrowing driving conditions throughout southern Alberta and Saskatchewan on Tuesday afternoon. Heavy snow began falling in Medicine Hat at noon as a storm system blew into the region after snow fall warnings were issued late Monday. By mid-afternoon, city police closed the Trans-Canada Highway between Redcliff and First Street SW ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College, city, chamber team up on vitality project
By MO CRANKER on October 21st, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Medicine Hat College, the City of Medicine Hat and the local Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to create a Regional Vitality Planning Project Collaboration. “We’re really excited to be a part of this,” said MHC president Kevin Shufflebotham. “I’m really looking forward to seeing what comes out of it, and how the college ... Read More »
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