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Council moves April meetings to second, fourth Mondays
By Medicine Hat News on March 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews City council will not meet Monday in a rare break with the regular schedule that was approved last October. April 1 is the first Monday of the month, but also “Easter Monday,” a non-statutory holiday after the three-day weekend that begins Friday. Council’s meeting schedule for 2024 was approved at the Oct. 16, 2023 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Company in Maple Creek fined for 2021 accident that left worker seriously injured
By James Tubb on March 26th, 2024
Medicine Hat News A Maple Creek company will pay $85,000 after a worker was seriously hurt while working under a truck. Porcupine Corral Cleaning pleaded guilty on May 14 in Maple Creek Provincial Court to one count of failing to provide adequate training which resulted in a serious injury The accident occurred Sept. 29, 2021, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff Legion excited to be hosting upcoming Easter Family Dance
By James Tubb on March 26th, 2024
As circumstances have slowly improved, the Redcliff Legion has been working hard to increase the number of events it is able to host, including the Easter Family Dance this Sunday. The dance is part of a series of free family dances the Legion has been hosting at the end of each month since October, said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kiwanis Regional Science Fair inspiring youth for another year
By James Tubb on March 26th, 2024
Anna Smith The Kiwanis Regional Science Fair is sending two youth to the national fair, after another year of success for young scientists in southeastern Alberta. “We had 53 projects this year and 75 students,” said Patty Rooks, science outreach co-ordinator with Praxis Medicine Hat. “We’re just so excited that the numbers are building back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff council looks to clarify rules around water conservation
By James Tubb on March 26th, 2024
Medicine Hat News Redcliff council debated on Monday night proposals to amend the Water Conservation Bylaw to better define offences, staged restrictions and raise potential fines. The changes, outlined earlier this month, would see fines double for contravening the bylaw, from $50 for a first offence to $100, and to $200 and $500 for second and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City offering park-and-ride service for Tigers playoff games
By James Tubb on March 26th, 2024
As WHL playoffs kick-off this week, Medicine Hat Transit is offering fans an express option to see the Tigers in person. The transit service has announced the startup of the Co-op Place Express, allowing fans an opportunity to park their vehicles at two pickup points and get roundtrip travel to and from the playoff action. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southview teacher defies odds; nominated for excellence award
By James Tubb on March 26th, 2024
Brendan Miller Tanisha Preston says she could have never imagined being the Medicine Hat Public School Division’s nominee for the Edwin Parr Award for firstyear teachers, after growing up in poverty and being raised in a house of drug use. Preston grew up near Bonnyville and often was on the receiving end of racist and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City asked to expand grant incentive
By James Tubb on March 26th, 2024
Collin Gallant An expanded development grant in 2024 would provide grants to new residential unit construction in central Medicine Hat, while keeping potential tax offsets in place for larger infill and commercial projects throughout the city, council heard Monday. A special committee of the whole heard economic developers are proposing $1.4 million be spent addressing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YMCA opening thrift store in former Post location
By James Tubb on March 26th, 2024
Brendan Miller On Friday, administration with the YMCA picked up the keys for the building that was occupied by the beloved thrift store ‘The Post’ along Third Street SE. They have plans to open a new thrift store called ‘Y Treasure Thrift Store’ in the same location The Post served the community as a social ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business as usual at council on Monday?
By James Tubb on March 26th, 2024
Collin Gallant Hatters filled city council chambers Monday to see the first meeting following an apparent break between Mayor Linnsie Clark and the rest of council. What they got — after providing a standing ovation to the embattled mayor — was a couple hours of discussion on residential development subsidies and the city’s environmental plan. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monday in Medicine Hat, March 25
By James Tubb on March 25th, 2024
Medicine Hat News Council meets for first time since mayor sanctions Monday night‘s city council committee of the whole meeting will be the first held after council voted to restrict the power of Mayor Linnsie Clark to chair meetings. The meeting, held under different rules that allow council members more leniency asking questions, will focus ... Read More »
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