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Local police commission hosting province-wide conference this weekend
By Medicine Hat News on April 6th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Police Commission is hosting the annual Alberta Association of Police Governance Conference this weekend. The conference will draw 80 people from police oversight bodies from across the province. MHPC chair Greg Keen says this is the first time the Hat has hosted the event since he’s sat on the commission. “The purpose ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HIV Community Link warning public of possibly-laced heroin hitting the Hat
By JEREMY APPEL on April 2nd, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel HIV Community Link is warning the public about a “bad batch” of heroin that’s going around the city, which could be laced with fentanyl and carfentanil based on its pink colour. “We do bad batch alerts whenever we have information that there is a batch in the community that’s causing overdoses,” said executive director ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connection plan approved for new solar farm near Suffield
By Medicine Hat News on April 2nd, 2019
Utility regulators have approved a connection plan for a new solar farm near Suffield that will be under construction this summer, as well as a minor change to corporate ownership of the 23-megawatt facility. The Alberta Utility Commission approved a request by Fortis that the facility be joined to their grid transmission system at completion, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public school division hosting child development checkups on April 11
By Medicine Hat News on April 2nd, 2019
The Medicine Hat Public School Division is hosting its annual child development checkup session April 11 at Southview School to ensure future students have the support they need. “The purpose of the assessment is to determine where the children are at in their development and possibly identify any concerns, so we can assist in guiding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar April 3-9
By medicinehatnews on April 1st, 2019
April 3 – Free car seat clinic, Community Health Services on Dunmore Road, 1-3 p.m. April 3 – Money Talk, MH Public Library, 6-8 p.m. April 3 – Brooks-Medicine Hat candidates’ forum, MHC Eresman Theatre, 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 4-6 – Medicine Hat Musical Theatre presents “The Last 5 Years,” MHMT Playhouse, 8 p.m. April 4 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Extended summer hours begin Monday at city landfill
By Medicine Hat News on March 31st, 2019
The city’s landfill will begin operating on extended summer hours as of Monday, while pickup for yard waste carts from residences is set to commence the week of April 15. Loads dropped off at the landfill will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ribbon cut on large-lot subdivision Heron Crossing
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 31st, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant More premier lots are coming available for builders inside Medicine Hat’s city limits. Friday saw the ribbon cut on Heron Crossing, an 11-lot cul-de-sac in the Seven Persons Creek coulee, which will be open for construction later next month. It’s being promoted as having larger lots, higher view of the creekside living within the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff/MH-to-Lethbridge bus route to start April 15, with incentive to ride early
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 31st, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A rural bus route from Redcliff and Medicine Hat to Lethbridge will begin carrying passengers April 15 and will offer free passage until the end of that month, Southland Transportation announced Friday. The “Highway 3 Connector” will make stops in 11 centres along Highway 3, with two return trips each weekday. “This service means ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Policy back-and-forth dominates week 2 of campaign
By JEREMY APPEL on March 31st, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Medicine Hat College political analyst Jim Groom says Alberta has now entered the more policy-focused phase of the election campaign. “We’re seeing a lot more things rolled out, which is understandable,” said Groom. The two major parties are responding to each other’s policy pronouncements, which he anticipates will continue into the third week of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strategic shuffling?
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 31st, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Two moves in senior administration may telegraph a shift in priorities at city hall. They involve two retirements and two shufflings, some well-earned back pats and handshakes, as well as congratulations. But they also provide some glimpse into the focus for two major city divisions for the foreseeable future. This spring, public service division ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Methanex touts past record in push for future expansion
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 29th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Methanex is stressing its record of returning profits to shareholders and the potential upside of facility expansions ahead of board elections next month in which a major investor will push for slowing down plant projects. Earlier this month, M&G investments, which controls about one-fifth of Methanex shares, stated the company is too focused on ... Read More »
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