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Pandemic forces Methanex to extend shutdown of plant in Trinidad indefinitely
By Medicine Hat News on January 8th, 2021
Methanex has extended a shutdown of its methanol plant in Trinidad indefinitely as it seeks to secure a new natural gas supply contract, the global producer that has major operations in Medicine Hat announced on Thursday. The plant was initially idled last March as the company managed curbed production levels in light of a global ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business owners object to day shelter locale
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 8th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Downtown business owners plan to formally object to a daytime homeless shelter that is now operating near the downtown intersection of Third Street and Sixth Avenue. They say groups of shelter users congregate near their storefronts on one of downtown’s busiest street, and better space could be found. Announced in mid-December, it provides space ... Read More »
1 responseCould Kenney face the music from his own party?
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 7th, 2021
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Premier Jason Kenney might be more concerned with how the United Conservative Party is viewing him at the moment than with what will happen in the next provincial election. Jim Groom, political science instructor Medicine Hat College, says whether the public outcry about elected officials travelling outside the country over Christmas and New Year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City expects compatibility with UCP’s red tape reduction plans
By Medicine Hat News on January 7th, 2021
The City of Medicine Hat should have “minimal” problems aligning its development guidelines with new “Red Tape Reduction” legislation from the province, local officials said Wednesday. Many of the measures in the updated Municipal Government act regarding development timelines are already in compliance with city practice, said planning general manager Kent Snyder. But, the city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!News names McCracken city editor
By Mo Cranker on January 6th, 2021
Medicine Hat News Ryan McCracken has been a fixture in the local sports community since he started at the News in 2014, but in recent months he has become an integral facet of regular news coverage in Medicine Hat as well. Back in June, McCracken was appointed as sports editor and the News is now ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CCDA, city council liaison say new mandate needed
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 6th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Both the head of the City Centre Development Agency and city council’s liaison with the business improvement district say a new mandate for the organization is needed and perhaps a more solid line drawn between it and city hall. CCDA chair Jeremy Silver, however, says the city can’t have it both ways considering a ... Read More »
2 responsesHatter ‘seriously injured’ in Brier Park workplace incident
By Medicine Hat News on January 6th, 2021
Provincial workplace safety inspectors are investigating after a Medicine Hat worker’s leg was crushed on Monday. Occupational Health and Safety officials confirmed to the News on Tuesday that they were called after the incident in the Brier Park Industrial area one day earlier. A worker was “seriously injured” after an I-beam fell off a forklift, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New rules for municipal elections in effect
By Medicine Hat News on January 6th, 2021
New rules for municipal election candidates came into effect on New Years Day, thereby opening a new extended nomination period and financing rules. The Medicine Hat city clerk’s office announced that information for those seeking local office or terms on local school boards is now available on its website. That means candidates can submit nomination ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City optimistic as COVID local case numbers now lowest in a month
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 5th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hatters appear to be fairing well in their fight to limit the spread of coronavirus, municipal emergency officials said Monday as active cases hit their lowest level in a month. City director of emergency management Merrick Brown told council in a bi-weekly update that he is encouraged by figures released Monday, but any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council approves updated fire response plan
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 5th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A new strategic fire response plan recommends mandatory automatic sprinkler systems in several future communities, plus a potential city subsidy on the systems in all new home construction, council heard on Monday. The move would reduce damage and allow the Medicine Hat fire service to manage how it meets nation standards while avoiding the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS changes command
By Medicine Hat News on January 5th, 2021
Medicine Hat Police Service officially swore in new Chief Mike Worden in a small ceremony held at the station Monday morning. Worden steps in to replace the outgoing Andy McGrogan, who spent 40 years serving the community of Medicine Hat with MHPS. “I am honoured to take on the role of Chief of Police, joining ... Read More »
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