Federal funds earmarked for Medicine Hat Housing First initative
Medicine Hat receives 1.5 million dollars over five years to support Housing First programs across agencies including McMan Family Services Canadian Mental Health Association Women’s Shelter and Aboriginal social service groups. The aim is to end homelessness by 2015 and shift from crisis response to long term housing and reintegration into work and community life.
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Medicine Hat
LaVar Payne
Hat
Payne
Jaime Rogers
Ity
MHCHS
McMan Family Services
Canadian Mental Health Association
Women’s Shelter
Rogers
Alex McCuaig
Property tax appeals in Medicine Hat fall from 2013 peak
The City of Medicine Hat reports 36 property tax appeals received by June 4, far below the 2013 record of 144. Six relate to residential properties and the rest to industrial or commercial concerns. Hearings are planned for seven to nine days this fall.
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Residen
Tial
Allan
Composite Assessment Review Board
Lethbridge
Alberta
Council
Medicine Hat
Chamber of Commerce
Resident on modified AISH seeks relief from stagnant living allowance
Shelley Kottmeier says seven years without a personal living allowance increase leaves her short for essentials like underwear and shoes while living in a seniors residence. AISH officials note a 315 dollar monthly personal amount for those in long term care, with a review planned in budgeting.
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Shelley Kottmeier
Kottmeier
AISH
Cable
Dubé Coelho
Gillian Slade Shelley Kottmeier
Kin Coulee one way trials for Park After Dark
Kin Coulee Park roads will become westbound only on select Thursday to Saturday Park After Dark nights to ease congestion near the toboggan hill between the bandshell and baseball diamonds. Access from Kipling Street Old Cemetery Road remains two way and bandshell entry via College Avenue stays open. Limited roadside parking exists with extra spots in park lots and near Parks Recreation and Municipal Works.
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Kin Coulee Park
Park
Kipling Street
Old Cemetery Road
College Avenue
Parks & Recreation and Municipal Works
World Cup Interest and Tax Poll Snapshot
Online poll asks if 2014 property taxes are paid and tracks results from Medicine Hat News readership. Yesterday's World Cup follow rate shows 17 percent of respondents following the event.
Father's Day Fun at the Medicine Hat Library
The Medicine Hat Public Library hosts a Father's Day program in the Honor Currie Room on Sunday featuring stories and activities for children aged three and up. The event is free but registration is required, with phone registration at 403-502-8526.
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Medicine Hat Public Library
Honor Currie Room
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Vista Drive
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Southlands Drive
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