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Connie Oakes’ lawsuit dismissed
By JEREMY APPEL on May 16th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A $1-million lawsuit alleging “malicious” prosecution against Connie Oakes by the Medicine Hat Police Service and Crown has been dismissed in the Court of Queen’s Bench. The statement of claim, filed by Edmonton-based lawyer Thomas Engel on April 27, 2018, was never served to the defendants, and Engel withdrew from the file without notifying ... Read More »
1 responseCity not ready to factor carbon tax savings into budget
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 16th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The Carbon Levy could decrease this year as a provincial price on emissions will likely be replaced by a lower national price, but the City of Medicine Hat isn’t yet adjusting its budget for a potential cost savings. The incoming United Conservative government says it will scrap the charge set by the province at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario Teachers Pension sells renewable energy company with current proposals for southeast Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on May 16th, 2019
The Ontario Teachers Pension Fund has sold a renewable energy development company that has two proposed projects in southeast Alberta. Bluearth Renewables announced Wednesday that the massive investment company would sell its founding, 100-per-cent stake to European infrastructure fund manager DIF. The terms were not disclosed. In Western Canada, Bluearth has proposals before Alberta regulators ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connie Oakes’ lawsuit against MHPS, Crown dismissed
By Jeremy Appel on May 15th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A lawsuit alleging “malicious” prosecution against Connie Oakes by the Medicine Hat Police Service and Crown has been dismissed in the Court of Queen’s Bench. The statement of claim, filed by lawyer Thomas Engel on April 27, 2018 was never served to the defendants and Engel withdrew from the file without notifying them, court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barnes explains intent behind deleted social media posts
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 15th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Local MLA Drew Barnes is under scrutiny after he posted a photo on social media featuring a real-estate sign for a company he and his wife have a financial interest in. “In no way did we ask or promote any of mine or my wife’s businesses,” said the MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat. “Our intent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fox Valley set to begin funding push for new, 500-seat town hall
By Medicine Hat News on May 15th, 2019
A new push to replace the Fox Valley, Sask. community hall will kick off in mid-June with a Roughriders’ Block Party, it was announced last week. The community of about 250 residents is planning to raise about $500,000 from private and corporate sources as well as grants toward building a new $1.1-million replacement of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Support Lions Club’s initiative in the Third World with barbecue at M&M
By Medicine Hat News on May 15th, 2019
The M&M Store is hosting a special barbecue on May 18 to help collect used eye glasses for a Lions Club initiative in the Third World. Hamburgers are $4, hotdogs are $3, adding cheese costs $1 extra and drinks are included, but those who bring a pair of glasses to donate receive $1 off. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ethics questions raised by Barnes’ deleted social media posts
By medicinehatnews on May 14th, 2019
MLA Drew Barnes is under scrutiny after promoting a company that he and his wife have a financial interest in. The UCP MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat posted on social media – and has since deleted – a photograph of himself standing next to a Belcore Homes sign with a “sold” sticker. “Despite a housing market ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!People’s Party of Canada’s local candidate wants to take hard line on immigration
By JEREMY APPEL on May 14th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The hard-right People’s Party of Canada has a candidate in the Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner riding for October’s federal election. Andrew Nelson, a retired construction superintendent, says he was a member of the Conservative Party of Canada until late 2018, but became disillusioned with the party under Andrew Scheer’s leadership. The People’s Party was founded last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar May 13-19, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on May 13th, 2019
May 13 – Sunrise Coffee Time, MH Public Library, 10 a.m. May 13 – Tween Superhero Night, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m., ages 10-12 May 13 – Deutsche Konversation Gruppe, MH Public Library, 7-8 p.m. May 14 – Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. May 14 – Travelogue: India, MH Public Library, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Primrose parcel ready to sell despite councillor’s concerns
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 11th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A potential $1.3-million price tag and sales strategy is ready for a greenspace that city council re-designated for housing development late last year, though a committee chair is concerned that building guidelines will only be fully addressed when a final sale approaches. “I think we should have done it at the onset,” said Coun. ... Read More »
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