Medicine Hat workers face wage hikes as survey flags low earners
Public Interest Alberta reports Medicine Hat has the province’s highest share of low wage earners. About 7,100 local workers would gain from a $15 minimum wage, with 10 of Hatters benefiting next month as wages rise under the plan. The wage hike to $12.20 begins Oct 1 with a later path to $15 by late 2018.
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Gear Up campaign helps families with donated sports gear
The Medicine Hat Lions Club hosts its fifth Gear Up drive to collect used hockey and ringette equipment for free distribution to families in need. Bob Early notes high costs as economic strain grows, while James Higgins cites 64 children aided last year and growing impact this year.
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City Begins Replacing Cast Iron Pipes With PVC
The city launches replacement of about 150 metres of rusted cast iron water mains dating to 1940 1950 with PVC. Work on 15 Street NE and 5th Avenue aims to fix water color quality and sediment issues affecting residents like Diane Sain and Scarlet Champagne. The project valued at 475 000 includes road and sidewalk repairs, with service line checks to homes to follow.
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