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Kiwanis Regional Science Fair inspiring youth for another year
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 »
Redcliff council looks to clarify rules around water conservation
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 »
City offering park-and-ride service for Tigers playoff games
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 »
Firefighters brave elements in support of people with muscular dystrophy
Anna Smith Though consistent snow put a damper on activity, this year’s Rooftop Campout by the Medicine Hat Firefighters Charitable Foundation was a marked success. “I think this is like the worst weather we’ve had probably since I’ve been running the event. So it’s been quite a few years since we’ve had consistent snow and ... Read More »
Southview teacher defies odds; nominated for excellence award
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 »
City asked to expand grant incentive
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 »
YMCA opening thrift store in former Post location
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 »
Business as usual at council on Monday?
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 »
Cargo ship issued mayday before hitting Baltimore’s bridge, enabling authorities to limit traffic
BALTIMORE (AP) – The operators of a cargo ship issued a mayday call moments before slamming into a Baltimore bridge, enabling authorities to limit vehicle traffic on the span, the Maryland governor said. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. BALTIMORE (AP) – A container ship rammed into a major bridge ... Read More »
US consumer confidence holds steady even as high prices weigh on household budgets
U.S. consumer confidence held steady this month even as Americans wrestle with higher prices and feel less optimistic about the short-term future. The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index ticked down to 104.7 in March from a revised 104.8 in February. The index measures both Americans’ assessment of ... Read More »
Texas AG Ken Paxton reaches deal to end securities fraud charges after 9 years
HOUSTON (AP) – Prosecutors on Tuesday announced an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton that would ultimately dismiss securities fraud charges he has been facing for nearly a decade. Under the 18-month pre-trial agreement, the special prosecutors in the case would drop three felony counts against Paxton. As part of the deal, Paxton must ... Read More »
