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JBS to expand patty production with tax credit

By Medicine Hat News on July 13th, 2024

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews JBS Foods Canada in Brooks will see an expansion in its beef processing capabilities thanks to qualifying for Alberta’s Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit program. This credit incentivized the investment of $90 million for a new patty processing and fulfillment centre. With the investment, it is estimated they will produce nearly seven million more kilograms ... Read More »

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Leth city backs local Memorial Cup bid

By Medicine Hat News on July 13th, 2024

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews LETHBRIDGE The City of Lethbridge would provide $1.25 million to bolster a bid to host the 2026 Memorial Cup in the city-owned Enmax Centre. That signals Lethbridge Hurricanes are the third known team to seek hosting the junior hockey championship. Teams in the Western Hockey League, which takes a turn hosting the rotating tournament ... Read More »

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Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital

By Medicine Hat News on July 13th, 2024

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A motorcyclist was airlifted to Calgary on July 10 after veering off the road at Highway 876, north of Patricia, Alta., RCMP officers in Brooks report. Police attended the scene at about 2:48 p.m. and found the drivers in serious condition after the single vehicle crash. The investigation is ongoing... Read More »

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Bring the Heat; annual chili cook-off returns today in downtown Medicine Hat

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 13th, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Collective are hoping that the heat wave doesn’t dissuade residents from making their way downtown today, to enjoy the annual chili cook-off. This year looks a little different than usual, said Sarah McNeil, one of the organizers with Downtown Collective that makes the even possible. “This year, there’s ... Read More »

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City hall budget gap set to shrink despite new spending

By Collin Gallant on July 13th, 2024

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@@CollinGallant An outline of the next city budget supposed that administrators can eliminate the use of reserve funds to balance its operating budget in 2026, despite boosting direct injection of cash for additional budget items next year. This week Councillors sat for four hours discussing a 55 recommended proposals to add spending to increase services ... Read More »

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Life-saving air ambulance seeks city as funding partner

By Collin Gallant on July 12th, 2024

@@CollinGallant A high profile grant to regional helicopter medial rescue group, HALO, is not an initial list of potential additions to Medicine Hat’s next city budget, but staff say that council has final say and the group could plead its case for continued funding this summer. The potential million-dollar outlay first provided two years ago, ... Read More »

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Firefighter Fundraiser today at Big M

By Medicine Hat News on July 12th, 2024

@MedicineHatNews Big M Ford Lincoln will be hosting a fundraising for the Medicine Hat Firefighters Charitable Foundation today (July 12) at 1312 Trans Canada Way SE. Enjoy a tasty barbecue burger and a pop or water for just $7, expertly grilled by our local firefighters (cash only, please). Also on site will be Kona Ice ... Read More »

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Police prep for Hells Angels in Lethbridge

By JUSTIN SIBBET on July 12th, 2024

@Alberta Newspapers ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS A biker gang with worldwide notoriety is rolling in to establish a new charter in Lethbridge, sparking notifications from police and a response that includes members of the Medicine Hat Police Service among other agencies. Up to 300 members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club are expected to be in Lethbridge ... Read More »

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Sask. driver killed in single vehicle collision

By Medicine Hat News on July 12th, 2024

@MedicineHatNews A 32-year-old Vancouver man died on route to hospital after a highway rollover near Eastend, Sask. on Tuesday, RCMP state. RCMP officers from the Shaunavon detachment responded to the accident along with local emergency medical crew on Highway 13, near Olga, Sask. at about noon on July 9. Police continue to investigate the single-vehicle ... Read More »

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MHPSD keeping connected over the summer with free program

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 12th, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Students from the Medicine Hat Public School Division may not be in class, but that doesn’t mean that they lack opportunities to make connections and build critical life skills. Over the course of the summer, the division offers a series of free camps for students, as well as community activities, said April Welshman, program ... Read More »

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City spray parks to open earlier

By Medicine Hat News on July 12th, 2024

@MedicineHatNews Spray park hours have been expanded into the morning hours at two south-end locations, the city’s parks department announced on Thursday. Starting today, the Saamis Rotary and Ross Glen spray parks will be open from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. to match hours at Kiwanis Central Park and Strathcona Island. Previously, the two southern ... Read More »

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