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City spray parks opening soon

By Medicine Hat News on May 17th, 2022

City crews are working to reopen public spray parks and pools. It is expected Strathcona Island Park and Central Park will open May 20. Ross Glen, Saamis Rotary Park, Hill Pool and Strathcona Pool are expected to open June ... Read More »

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Number of permits to build, upgrade ticks up in April

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 17th, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Multi-family residential permits were up in April as were commercial property upgrades, according to the latest figures released by the City of Medicine Hat’s planning department. Year to date the estimated value of construction is tracking even with 2021, but with much less institutional spending linked to public sector projects. A total of 59 ... Read More »

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Doctor shortage in the Hat

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 17th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com Physician shortages could make access to medical care increasingly difficult for Hatters, local physicians warn, as at least four more physicians and one gynecologist prepare to leave Medicine Hat practices. “Over the years, Medicine Hat has always been a little short (on physicians), but in the last year – and getting worse in the ... Read More »

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Skateboarders return downtown following 9-0 vote

By COLLIN GALLANT on May 17th, 2022

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Skateboarding downtown, which is technically not legal until this morning, was greeted with a punk rock concert and freestyle skate show Monday night across from city hall after city council rescinded an 18-year-old blanket ban on skateboarding in the city centre. The move – partly required to allow an e-scooter rental pilot this spring ... Read More »

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Stampede summer back with all the fixins

By Medicine Hat News on May 17th, 2022

The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede is gearing up for its return this summer. The Stampede announced last week it will be bringing back its Canada Day festivities in full force, while the Stampede Parade is set to return after a two-year hiatus. Canada Day activities are set to begin at noon with the opening ... Read More »

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Parts of Saratoga Dog Park will close for tree planting

By Medicine Hat News on May 14th, 2022

Portions of Saratoga Dog Park will be closed from May 16 to the end of the month, as city crews plant 20 new trees and install irrigation infrastructure. During this time, signs will direct visitors to areas of the park which remain open... Read More »

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Rain welcome but not nearly enough

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 14th, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Scattered showers throughout the region helped but hardly solved concerns about soil moisture from farm and ranch operators heading into the 2022 growing season, the Alberta and Saskatchewan crop reports stated this week. Most areas of southern Alberta received less than 5 millimetres of rainfall (less than a quarter-inch) of rain up to May ... Read More »

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Hatters getting used to paying at the pumps

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 14th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com Canadians are paying record highs at the pump. On Friday, the Canadian Automobile Association calculated the average cost of gas nationally was 193.5 cents per litre. Last year at this time the national average was 127.2. While Albertans are paying less than residents of every other province – averaging 166.2 cents on average Friday ... Read More »

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Reesor restocked with rainbow, tiger trout

By Medicine Hat News on May 14th, 2022

Reesor Lake has been restocked with rainbow and tiger trout, the Alberta Conservation Association reports. Other lakes near to Medicine Hat – including Echo Dale, Cavan Lake, Michel Reservoir and Spruce Coulee Reservoir – await stocking... Read More »

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Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub hosting Race for Hunger in July to raise funds for programs

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 14th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com The course is set, now all it needs are racers. Medicine Hat’s Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub is looking for 10 teams of two to participate in the inaugural Root Cellar Race for Hunger, taking place July 9. Inspired by the Amazing Race, the event will take teams to different sites across Medicine ... Read More »

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