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Early estimates point to above-average harvest for Alberta crop producers
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 21st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With harvest season officially begun throughout Alberta, the province issued a statement to wish farmers a safe, successful and productive season. The agricultural sector faced many challenges this year with drought concerns, as well as late spring rains and high temperatures. “Fortunately, Alberta farmers are resilient and early reports show that yields are in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal consultant says electorate will ultimately decide dispute between mayor and council
By Collin Gallant on August 21st, 2024
@@CollinGallant A municipal consultant says there could be a silver lining after a court hearing into a dispute between Medicine Hat Mayor Linnsie Clark and her council, in that it’s brought some of the background issues to the public. But, Paul Salvatore forecasts rain clouds going forward. “At anytime people can say enough is enough ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local man gets three months after trying to sell stolen goods online
By Medicine Hat News on August 21st, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Hat man will spend three months in jail after he was caught by a homeowner selling tools taken from her garage on Facebook Marketplace this month. Court heard Tuesday that the Ross Glen area homeowner discovered on Aug. 9 that her garage door was open and items missing. She reported the crime to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County approves new interim CAO
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 21st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With Cypress County chief administrative officer Tarolyn Aaserud taking a position with the City of Medicine Hat, the county welcomes an interim replacement in Mike Koziol. Koziol was born and raised in Edmonton, but has taken on various roles throughout the province over the years before he retired in 2017. “I started my career ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police look for missing kayaker
By Collin Gallant on August 20th, 2024
Medicine Hat News Police are searching for woman who they believe is kayaking between Taber and Medicine Hat. Lethbridge Police Service and the RCMP are looking for Aldea Margret Tillmans, 40, whose vehicle was located on Monday at a boat launch near Taber. Police believe that she may be kayaking down the Oldman River and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Musical Theatre shows off season’s selections
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 20th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com ANNA SMITH asmith@medicinehatnews.com Local Journalism Initiative As autumn fast approaches, Medicine Hat Musical Theatre has released its lineup of productions for the 2024/2025 season. Information regarding the season was released on the theatre’s social media on Sunday, revealing posters for this year’s selections. This year has four different productions on the docket, starting with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AUPE launches letter-writing campaign for senior care
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 20th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees is asking for citizen support in a new awareness and letter-writing campaign for the improvement of continuing care for seniors. The campaign is launched with intent to be just ahead of Grandparent’s Day on Sept. 8, said AUPE vice president Sandra Azocar, but they want for their lead-up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Havre woman pleads guilty to interfering with aircraft
By Medicine Hat News on August 20th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Havre, Mont. woman has pleaded guilty to lunging at the cockpit controls of the plane she was travelling in last year, according to the state’s U.S. Attorney’s office. Tracy Lynn Eagleman, aka Tracy Badmoccasin, 36, pleaded guilty to interfering with an aircraft in flight after causing the plane to swerve on the runway ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Serious injuries after highway collision near Brooks
By Medicine Hat News on August 20th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The jaws of life were needed to remove the passenger of a car that collided with a semi-truck near Brooks on Saturday, RCMP in that city report. Police say the crash happened at the intersection of the Trans-Canada and Highway 36, west of the city, when the transport truck attempted to cross the No. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New solar field application in NE Cypress County
By Medicine Hat News on August 20th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A new proposal to build a substantial solar field in the far northeast of Cypress County has been submitted to provincial regulators. EDP-Renewables has applied to build the Blue Bridge Solar Park on land located north of the Empress industrial complex near the Hamlet of MacNeil. The 28 quarter-section site lays directly south of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Lethbridge councillors announce candidacy bids for NDP in Shannon Phillips’ riding
By Medicine Hat News on August 20th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews LETHBRIDGE Two former Lethbridge city councillors have publicly announced they will seek the nomination to replace Shannon Phillips as the Alberta NDP candidate in Lethbridge West. Bridget Mearns, who ran for mayor in 2021, and Rob Miyashiro, who ran unsuccessfully in Lethbridge East in the 2023 provincial election, both announced their candidacy on Aug. ... Read More »
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