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City extends spray park hours during heatwave
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 23rd, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Two local spray parks will be opening much earlier throughout July and a portion of August to allow residents an opportunity to beat the heat. Saamis Rotary Park and Ross Glen Park will now open every day at 10 a.m. instead of 1 p.m., and operate until 7 p.m., matching the hours of spray ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede’s popular Visual Arts Show opens
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 23rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Cypress Centre opened its doors Monday to a host of paintings, sculptures and other artistic endeavours as part of the ongoing Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede festivities. “We’re here from the beginning of the first day of Stampede all the way till the last day of Stampede, in the Fireside Room and the ... Read More »
1 responseMayor urges council to consider info line
By Collin Gallant on July 23rd, 2024
@@CollinGallant Mayor Linnsie Clark wants consideration for a “3-1-1” style phone line for city service inquiries on a list of new spending items considered for the 2025 and 2026 city budget. The entire list of more than 80 items, 55 of which are recommended, is now back in the hands of administrators after councillors asked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP Briefs: Train derails in southwest Saskatchewan
By Medicine Hat News on July 23rd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Highway lanes are partially blocked near Gull Lake, Sask., as crews clean up after a train derailment on Sunday morning. RCMP say there were no injuries reported and no hazardous material spilled in the accident near Highway 37, about one mile east of the Gull Lake entrance to the town. That occurred before 11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Midway moves to cashless system for Stampede
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 23rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The way that Stampede-goers experience the midway may be slightly different this year, but West Coast Amusements assures it will only be for the better. On Monday, the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede made a post on Facebook, explaining that WCA has gone cashless. President of WCA Rob Hauser explained that what they’re doing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede week in Medicine Hat, July 22
By James Tubb on July 21st, 2024
It’s Stampede Week in Medicine Hat with events at the Exhibition Grounds and throughout the city. Stampede season. Read all about final preparations here. The most important meal of the day The series of Stampede Breakfasts kicked off on Saturday Morning with about 1,200 attendees enjoying flapjacks at the Homestead Market on Gershaw Drive. “It’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ice cream crawl to hit city streets throughout summer
By James Tubb on July 20th, 2024
Anna Smith Saturday afternoon at 2 pm, the Sunshine Trolleys will take off down Medicine Hat streets, hoping to help its passengers beat the heat and take a closer look at some of the local and seasonal gems. The Ice Cream Crawl is a relatively new offering from Medicine Hat Tourism, said Jalyce Thompson, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors well being during heat wave a top priority for Veiner Centre
By James Tubb on July 20th, 2024
Anna Smith With the weather continuing to show off temperatures above 30 degrees, the Unison at Veiner Centre is encouraging seniors to visit and spend time indoors. Elderly members of the community are more susceptible to heat, said Larry Matheison, President and CEO of Unison for Generations 50+, also known within the city as Unison ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede season in back in the Hat
By James Tubb on July 20th, 2024
Anna Smith With Stampede week just around the corner, all eyes are on the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede as they make their final adjustments and preparations. Things are underway and going well, says General Manager Ron Edwards, though the home stretch has certainly kept volunteers and staff alike busy. “Everything’s going pretty good over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Altawana Drive re-opening to motorists
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 20th, 2024
Medicine Hat drivers will see Altawana Davie opening early Saturday. The City announced the re-opening of Altawana in the afternoon Friday, as work shifts to Phase 2 of the 7 Street NW and Altawana Drive deep utility replacement project. The second phase of this project will continue after the weekend. Phase 2 runs from Altawana ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Select Parks staff will shift to earlier work during extreme heat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 20th, 2024
Some City of Medicine Hat Parks still will be working different hours due to extreme heat forecasts. The city announced Friday select Parks department workers and contractors will start work earlier in the morning during days with extreme heat in the near forecast. The city cites the health and safety of the staff for the ... Read More »
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