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Just one undisclosed property made it to tax auction, received no bids
By Medicine Hat News on April 3rd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A dozen properties that appeared on an initial list of a tax auction in Medicine Hat this winter was reduced to one on March 28 when the auction was held. No bids were received, as is common, and city officials are now determining if it will take possession of the undisclosed residence, officials told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harlow community to hold meeting against apartment development
By Medicine Hat News on April 2nd, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The community of Harlow is gathering for a meeting, in opposition to the development at 1064 First St. SW, where the city has approved two four-storey apartment buildings. The community has sent approximately 180 comments expressing concerns, said Kimberly Large, a member of the community, but ” the city proceeded under discretionary use, disregarding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ally community enjoys Transgender Day of Visibility gathering downtown
By Medicine Hat News on April 2nd, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Sunday marked both Easter and Transgender Day of Visibility, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ and ally community gathered to celebrate the latter. Veterans Memorial Park hosted the opportunity for warm conversation for children and adults alike, as well as a display of painted rocks and collected notes of trans joy. “Transgender Day of Visibility ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP in Saskatchewan implements mandatory roadside blood-alcohol screening
By Medicine Hat News on April 2nd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews RCMP officers in Saskatchewan began instituting mandatory blood-alcohol testing on Monday. The practice, allowing a police officer to administer a roadside alcohol screening to drivers they pull over for any reason, has been available since criminal code changes in 2018. Police forces in Alberta began such screenings almost immediately afterward. A release from Saskatchewan’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Invasive mussels an ongoing concern as weather warms
By ANNA SMITH on April 2nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com On Thursday the province of Alberta announced measures being taken to prevent the invasion of non-native zebra and quagga mussels. However, some have concerns that these proposed measures may not be enough. The province put forward intent to increase the number of inspection stations, adding more dedicated watercraft inspectors and setting up a new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calling all Pokemon trainers for upcoming nature walk
By Medicine Hat News on April 2nd, 2024
If you’re looking to catch ’em all, then gather your Pokeballs and get ready to join Medicine Hat’s Interpretive Program to explore Police Point Park to search for wild Pokemon. The Pokemon GO-inspired nature walk will allow trainers to find their favourite Pokemon while also learning about some of their real life counterparts in nature. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three-month power price falls below minimum mark
By Medicine Hat News on April 2nd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The price of power in Medicine Hat has hit the floor established last fall as a financial safeguard when the city utility reworked its rate setting to grapple with record high prices. Six months ago the default power price in the province and city was above 32 cents per kilowatt hour. The new rate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legal avenue could drag on, expert says of city hall riff
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 2nd, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A municipal government expert says it’s hard to know exactly what took place ahead of a dispute between staff, Medicine Hat’s mayor, council and top administrators landing on the front pages 10 days ago. But he predicts the controversy can only be lessened if the parties involved work at it outside the courts or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat police share fraud statistics for prevention month
By ANNA SMITH on April 2nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With fraud prevention month coming to a close, the Medicine Hat Police Service shared some key statistics regarding fraud within the city. “In 2023, there were about 529 fraud general occurrences investigated by police,” said MHPS. These mostly consisted of online frauds, transaction card frauds, mass marketing frauds, taxi fraud and securities or financial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hundreds attend highway protest against federal carbon tax
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 2nd, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com More than 150 vehicles lined the right shoulder westbound lane of the Trans-Canada Highway near Walsh as part of a nationwide protest against the federal carbon tax, which increased Monday. Several horns honked as protestors waving Canadian and Alberta flags called for the carbon tax to be abolished. The demonstration was organized by Nationwide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Esplanade to host sharing circle to help navigate effects of 60s Scoop
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 30th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Indigenous artist-storyteller Brenda Mercer hopes to form better connections with Canadian history with a sharing circle on Thursday surrounding the effects of the 60s Scoop. Mercer says she finds she naturally gravitates toward Indigenous artwork when it comes through the Esplanade, and this was the case again with the works of George Littlechild and ... Read More »
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