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MHC microgrid build begins
By Collin Gallant on November 28th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Work is underway to build a renewable energy microgrid at Medicine Hat College, which administrators and industry officials say will boost enterprise, learning and, of course, power production. A fast-charging electric car fuelling station, unique blue-tinged corkscrew wind turbines, and perhaps other green energy projects, are planned for an area neighbouring the Trans-Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Property tax penalty upped for first time in years
By Collin Gallant on November 28th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Penalty and discount rates on city property tax accounts are set to rise along with general interest rates. For decades the city has tied the interest it charges on overdue tax accounts to the Bank of Canada lending rate plus five per cent. Since that rate has been hovering at historic lows ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPSD enjoys enrolment increases, including special categories
By Jeremy Appel on November 28th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The Medicine Hat Public School Division received at its Tuesday board meeting a 2018-2019 fall budget update, which includes enrolment figures. The division saw overall enrolment increase to 7,488 students from 7,440 last semester, and 7,418 at the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year. The enrolment number includes a six-student increase for First ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students at Crestwood take on a disabled perspective
By Jeremy Appel on November 28th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Crestwood School hosted Medicine Hat’s International Day for Persons with Disabilities on Tuesday. Students were given the opportunity to learn about and experience being disabled, through 22 activities and presentations. Duane Burr, who’s paralyzed from his armpits down as a result of a motorcycle accident nine years ago, taught students how to play ... Read More »
1 responseSwift Current authorities seize $66K in drugs in Nov. 15 bust
By Collin Gallant on November 28th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Mounties in Swift Current say they’ve confiscated $66,000 in drugs as part of raids this month. Municipal police in that city, RCMP and other police organizations searched a home on the 1500 block Winnie Street E on Nov. 15, allegedly seizing large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine, along with weapons and cash. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat couple charged with selling stolen goods
By Medicine Hat News on November 27th, 2018
Two Medicine Hat residents have been charged with trafficking stolen goods. The investigation began in October and involved stolen property being sold online. A search warrant was executed on the couple’s home, where police discovered several thousand dollars worth of items including baby monitors, shoes, tools and accessories. The total value is estimated at $10,000. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A few days of nice before winter truly sets in
By Medicine Hat News on November 27th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A quick glance at the calendar says yes, it’s indeed late November, but the weather forecast for the next few days suggests spring-like conditions. Today, in fact, will be a day to ditch the overcoat, put on some rubber boots and go for a walk because the expected high is to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students to spend interactive afternoon provided by persons with disabilities
By Medicine Hat News on November 27th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The City of Medicine Hat is recognizing the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by supporting an event today at Crestwood Elementary School. The two-hour event will provide a fun, interactive way for students “to learn about disabilities and interact with people with disabilities,” a city press release said. Leslie Jerry, community ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Park Meadows light display feeds local kids
By Mo Cranker on November 27th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Park Meadows Estates Christmas light display has become a tradition for many across the city and it is now up and running for the Holidays. “The light display is quite something,” said former light committee chair Art Ausmus. “We’ve got a lot of the houses lit up and a lot of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC expected to announce new legacy donation for business administration
By Medicine Hat News on November 27th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat College is set to make a big announcement.. Mum on details prior to the 2 p.m. Wednesday announcement, the college is expected to discuss a new legacy donation of $40,000 that has been created for students completing their Bachelor of Business Administration. The announcement will take place at 2 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Not guilty last week, on trial this
By Jeremy Appel on November 27th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A man’s trial on charges of possessing methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking, as well as numerous firearm offences and breaches, heard from two police witnesses on its first day Monday. Aaron Hotchen was arrested by ALERT, Medicine Hat Police Service and Redcliff RCMP on Oct. 22, 2016, after police executed a search ... Read More »
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