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Outbreak at MH hospital declared over
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 22nd, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The COVID-19 outbreak at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital has ended along with a similar status lifted at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge. That leaves only the Cardston Health Centre on the Alberta Health Services acute care outbreak list for the South zone. An outbreak is declared when officials can trace the spread of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Construction underway on solar farm near Enchant
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 22nd, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Capital Power announced that construction began Thursday on its new solar energy farm near Enchant, the same day a transfer of ownership and new in-service date was approved by regulators. The Edmonton-based power generator purchased plans to build the 90,000-panel facility late last year from Calgary-based renewable developer SolarKrafte. A new sale approval this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unfinished business for Phil Turnbull
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 22nd, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Phil Turnbull feels the work has been left undone. The outgoing city councillor, whose bid for re-election was unsuccessful this week, can’t help but look back on the past four years with a sense of disappointment in momentum lost. “I wanted to run to finish the job that we had started in our first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic schools superintendent honoured after receiving Doctorate of Education
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 21st, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education’s superintendent, Dwayne Zarichny, has recently completed his Doctorate of Education. Zarichny was honoured during the MHCBE’s public board meeting on Oct. 12. “At some point in my life, I knew that I wanted to engage in and complete (a doctorate degree),” Zarichny told the News. “Once I started ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kilpatrick re-elected in Redcliff
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 21st, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Incumbent Dwight won a four-way race for mayor pf Redcliff, fending off a hard challenge from one-term councillor Shawna Gale. Voting totals on Monday from the town show Kilpatrick won the contest with 656 votes to Gale’s 363. Also running were former mayor Ernie Reimer (238 votes) and challenger Mark Payne (105 votes). Along ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!52 Hatters have died from COVID in 66 days
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 21st, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The number of COVID-19 cases in Medicine Hat has well surpassed the number of seats in the Medicine Hat Arena, while 52 deaths from the respiratory infection have been recorded in just the past 66 days. A total of 4,005 recoveries in those with a City of Medicine Hat address had been diagnosed as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Agriculture waste collection on Oct. 26
By Medicine Hat News on October 21st, 2021
The Cleanfarms waste collection will be at Nutrien Ag Solutions in Medicine Hat on Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Farmers are encouraged to drop off unwanted or obsolete agricultural and commercial pesticides, as well as expired livestock and equine medications. All products must be in a sealed or spill-proof container. Fertilizer, diluted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First female majority in Hat council history
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 21st, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat city council underwent one of the most dramatic changes in its history Monday, going from seven males and one female to one led by a female majority. Ramona Robins, Allison Knodel, Alison Van Dyke, Cassi Hider and Shila Sharps were all elected as first time city councillors. They are joined by Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Solar plant planned for Gleichen region gets approval by utilities commission
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 21st, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A new solar power plant near the Trans-Canada Highway at Gleichen has been approved by the Alberta Utilities Commission. “Gleichen Solar” would be built on 71 acres of private land located about two kilometres northeast of town and likely visible from where the TCH curves northward. The original applicant was TIU Canada Ukraine Holdco., ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parent’s drive, company’s generosity pave way for court
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 21st, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com A new outdoor basketball court at Alexandra Middle School will serve students and the community thanks to the initiative of a local parent and donation from paving company, LMT. Todd Samuelson, AMS principal, said the existing court was about 30 years old, with badly cracked pavement and worn out hoops. The plan for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter organizes costume swap so all can enjoy Halloween
By Medicine Hat News on October 21st, 2021
A local woman is hoping to make Halloween less stressful for Medicine Hat families with a costume swap. Miranda Christensen first organized the costume swap in 2020 in hopes of providing appropriately-sized costumes to children who might have otherwise gone without. “I thought it would be a good idea to start it because money was ... Read More »
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