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Prairie Provident Resources makes expansion deal near Drumheller
By Collin Gallant on September 14th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A junior oil producer active in Brooks is expanding its operations northward. Prairie Provident Resources announced Thursday it has a stock-and-debt takeover deal in place worth $55 million to acquire Marquee energy and its fields near Drumheller. The deal would raise Provident’s daily output by about 50 per cent to 7,100 barrels ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brand new local youth orchestra hosting auditions
By Gillian Slade on September 14th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Auditions are taking place for a new youth orchestra program being developed by the Symphonic Society of Medicine Hat. The Symphonic Society was established in 1975, and there have been a number of different programs over the years but this youth orchestra is a brand new venture, says Cam Clark, president of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitla Wind Farm about to take shape
By Collin Gallant on September 14th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Crews are blading new access roads and ready to put up the site shop at Capital Power’s planned $325-million wind farm south of Bow Island, company officials told the News on Thursday. The Edmonton-based utility company received final regulatory approval for the 58-turbine field in late August. This week, work proceeded at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Terry Fox Run goes Sunday at Kin Coulee
By Mo Cranker on September 14th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Terry Fox Run has been a staple in Canadian communities since the 1980s. The event takes place Sunday at Kin Coulee Park and is a three-kilometre course around the park. Registration is at 10 a.m. with the walk starting 30 minutes later. “Things will be starting at the bandshell,” said event co-chair ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skateboard association hosting professional at event tonight
By Mo Cranker on September 14th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker While it may be getting colder outside, the Medicine Hat Skateboard Association isn’t packing its board just yet. The group is hosting a Skateboard Jam today from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Kinsmen Skate Plaza, and is hosting skateboard pro Chad Tim Tim for the night. “We’ve got skateboard pro and legend Chad Tim ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Site work begins at future Whitla Wind Farm
By Collin Gallant on September 13th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Crews are blading new access roads and ready to put up the site shop at Capital Power’s planned $325-million wind farm south of Bow Island, company officials told the News on Thursday. The Edmonton-based company received final regulatory approval for the 58-turbine field in late August and is now proceeding with site work ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Group takes issue with minimum wage approach
By Collin Gallant on September 13th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A provincial advocacy group is disputing a Chamber of Commerce claim that minimum wage hikes will hurt the Medicine Hat economy and won’t lift people out of poverty. Officials with Public Interest Alberta said Wednesday that considering the high percentage of low-wage earners in Medicine Hat, the city’s workforce and economy will particularly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!1933-2018 Bob Porter: Much more than a politician
By Collin Gallant on September 13th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Bob Porter is being remembered for his gracious nature, wry wit and service to the community both as a politician and businessman, after the former Member of Parliament for the region died on Monday. He was 85. Porter, who served as Medicine Hat’s MP for nine years in late 1980s, was also the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused of impersonating police given week-long adjournment
By Jeremy Appel on September 13th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A man arrested for impersonating a police officer in a preschool made a brief court appearance Wednesday. Michael Carolan, 38, appeared at Medicine Hat Provincial Court in person as a prisoner. His defence lawyer asked for a one-week adjournment, so he can arrange a bail plan by the end of this week. Carolan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge says Charter challenge pointless for now since summer jobs program over
By Jeremy Appel on September 13th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A challenge to the Canadian government summer jobs program’s mandatory attestation in favour of abortion rights was declared “moot” Wednesday by a justice at Medicine Hat’s Court of the Queen’s Bench. Justice William Tilleman said since the program — intended to provide students with seasonal employment — was for the summer of 2018, ... Read More »
1 responseMP calls on Ottawa to fast-track claims for Bindloss fire victims
By Gillian Slade on September 13th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade It is time for the federal government to acknowledge the stress put on the farmers and ranchers of Bindloss as a result of a fire caused by CFB Suffield a year ago and process their claims, says the MP for the area. “Government wheels turn very slowly sometimes and we are dealing ... Read More »
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