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Insurance exchange premium hike leaves PRSD more than $1.1M deeper in the hole
By Alberta Newspaper Group on November 28th, 2019
Prairie Rose School Division passed its revised 2019-2020 school year budget at its Nov. 26 board meeting. PRSD presented a deficit budget of $1,298,518 – an increase of more than $1.1 million from a preliminary budget deficit of $190,945. The shortfall will be covered by the accumulated reserve funds. The revised budget saw a significant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS seek assistance in case of suspicious male approaching woman near Carry Drive
By Medicine Hat News on November 28th, 2019
Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspicious male involved in an incident Tuesday afternoon. An adult female reported being approached by the man in a white vehicle near Carry Drive around 3 p.m. He “engaged” her from the vehicle and then “approached her again in an inappropriate manner,” according to a Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS members attend counter-terrorism conference at college
By Medicine Hat News on November 28th, 2019
Medicine Hat College hosted a conference last month for police offers from across the province to learn the latest in counter-terrorism strategies. Sgt. David Gornisiewicz was one of about a dozen Medicine Hat Police Service members to attend the three-day event, which took place from Oct. 28-30. “It was awareness-based training for police officers and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recycling top of mind at town hall
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 28th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A town hall meeting turned into a lot of trash talk, or more to the point, talk about trash collection and recycling efforts in Medicine Hat. The answers, according to two city councillors who held the meeting, is that the landscape is changing very quickly but the effort is on saving the city money ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Locally owned All-Niter will switch over to Esso brand
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 28th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade After 29 years as a Shell gas station, the All-Niter on S. Railway Street will become an Esso location today. Eldon Wells and his son Travis have secured a deal with Esso that they say provides them with better protection in a volatile price industry. On Thursday Hatters will notice the signs changing on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic board uses reserves to make up shortfall
By JEREMY APPEL on November 28th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education has dipped into reserves to help plug a $1.3-million hole in its budget. The shortfall is the result of the province eliminating base grant funding, which includes class size funding, as well as the classroom improvement fund and school fee replacement grant. These grants totalled a loss ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2019’s final Pechakucha night set for Saturday
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 28th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The last Pechakucha event this year will take place on Saturday at the Esplanade main theatre at 8:20 p.m. The event will feature a wide variety of speakers with stories for all ages to enjoy, said Darlene Kanski, committee member. It promises to be a fun, free and an entertaining evening for everyone, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public school board updates substance policy to include vaping
By JEREMY APPEL on November 27th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Among a series of Medicine Hat Public School Division policies approved at its Tuesday evening board meeting were rules surrounding banned substances. Superintendent Mark Davidson says the new policy was developed in conjunction with Alberta Health Services and will replace the board’s policy on smoking and cannabis. Policy 634 prohibits staff and students from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused identified in rural ATM robberies; second suspect sought
By Medicine Hat News on November 27th, 2019
A 26-year-old male has been charged in relation to smash-and-grab ATM thefts in Oyen and Hanna. Rick Ernest Atzler of Fawett, Alta., was charged Sunday following a pursuit across eastern Alberta, involving the Wainwright; Provost; Vermillion; Consort; Coronation; Oyen and Hanna RCMP detachments. He faces charges of robbery with a firearm, pointing a firearm, theft ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Herald School faculty touts unique styles resulting from its two wings of students
By Medicine Hat News on November 27th, 2019
Teachers and administrators from Herald School presented to the Medicine Hat Public School Division board at its Tuesday meeting about efforts to enhance school culture and promote literacy. One wing of Herald provides students with a basic Grades 1-6 education, while the other offers specialized programming for those with disabilities, ranging from about Grades 5-12. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP puts the freeze on new photo radar
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 27th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The provincial government is temporarily halting new photo radar devices and new locations, effective Dec. 1, while it collects data to refine the rules. Transport Minister Rick McIver said a previous review indicated the current data is “limited and inconsistent.” “We need more strict requirements to ensure photo radar is being used for safety ... Read More »
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