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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!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!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!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 »
Be the first to comment!Public schools offering remedial math for those needing to catch up
By JEREMY APPEL on March 28th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The Medicine Hat Public School Division will be offering a remedial math class through its Red Deer equivalent beginning in September. The board approved the class at its Tuesday meeting. “It’s for students who have missed some key concepts along the way through the junior high program,” said MHPSD board chair Rick Massini. Junior ... Read More »
1 responseCity seeks feedback on snow and ice procedures
By Medicine Hat News on March 28th, 2019
The City of Medicine Hat is seeking community feedback on how it manages snow and ice control through two open house events and an online survey. “While memories of last winter are still fresh, we hope the community will share their thoughts about winter road maintenance with us by attending one of the open houses ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Landlord says tree roots were causing serious problems
By Medicine Hat News on March 27th, 2019
Residents of eastern Crestwood and patrons of nearby Leinweber Park are taking issue with a major landlord cutting down trees at an apartment complex it owns. Crews began removing mature spruce trees alongside the rental building at 89 Collins Cres. on behalf of Avenue Living, which says the trees were damaging the building and needed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mother, son duo plead guilty in unlawful confinement case
By JEREMY APPEL on March 27th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A mother and son who were accused of forcibly confining a woman in October 2018, robbing and attempting to extort her, have both pled guilty. Matthew Babitzke, who had a preliminary hearing last week to determine whether there was enough evidence to proceed with trial, opted to plead guilty to one count of forcible ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC taking to the skies with aviation program
By JEREMY APPEL on March 26th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Medicine Hat College is offering an aviation program starting in the 2019-2020 school year. The program, which is a partnership with Super T Aviation Academy, will allow students to get an Aviation Management Certificate. Dennis Beaudoin, MHC’s dean of trades and technologies, says the school was approached by Super T about the prospect of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar March 25-31
By Medicine Hat News on March 25th, 2019
March 25 – Activity Afternoons, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. March 25 – Musical Mondays “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” MH Public Library, 6:30 p.m. March 26 – Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. March 26 – Grasslands Naturalists AGM, MH Public Library, 6:30 p.m., followed by the film “Sea Wolves of British Columbia” ... Read More »
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