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Rain dampens Interpretive Program events and forces rescheduling
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 9th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program has rescheduled three events due to the record-breaking rain in the city. The local organization has rescheduled its spring photography walk, Plaster Tracks and Scientist for a Day program. The spring photography walk’s new date is May 23 at 2 p.m., still at Police Point Park. The walk will allow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nature Centre to offer skull identification lesson
By Medicine Hat News on May 8th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A unique pop-up program from the Medicine Hat Interpretive Centre takes a turn for the slightly macabre, as they invite residents to learn the finer points of skull identification. “Not only will it help us learn how to spot and identify animal skulls while exploring, but it will also provide insight into their behaviours, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weather-related power outage affects more than 1,200 customers
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 8th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The lights were out in several businesses and homes Tuesday morning as utility crews worked to restore power and repair downed lines near Scholten Hill following weather-related damage. Shortly after 6 a.m. the city reported more than 1,200 consumers had lost power in a section of the city that included parts of the Southeast ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council approves new water conservation incentive program
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 8th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com In an effort to encourage residents to conserve water this summer, city officials presented members of council with a water conservation incentive program that will boost its HatSmart program. During a presentation from Gareth Chudleight, corporate strategic analyst, councillors heard residential, parks and third-party water irrigation make up the majority of the city’s water ... Read More »
1 responseCypress postpones decision to leave Intermunicipal Committee
By Medicine Hat News on May 8th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Following closed discussion Tuesday, Cypress County council has decided to postpone sending a letter of intent to withdraw from the Intermunicipal Committee. Reeve Dan Hamilton noted that after the motion at the previous meeting, council received a lot of contact from counterparts in other municipalities. “I think everybody understands that we’re trying to get ... Read More »
1 responseCypress County council to consider forming audit committee
By ANNA SMITH on May 8th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County is considering putting together a financial audit committee in order to help ensure transparency and adherence to bylaws. The motion was first put forward by Coun. Robin Kurpjuweit at the April 3 meeting as a notice of motion, and resurfaced on Tuesday. Acting CAO Steven Toews noted this was something that has ... Read More »
1 responsePolice seek interested residents to apply for citizens academy
By Medicine Hat News on May 8th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Service is accepting applications from individuals interested in joining an outreach program to learn more about the service. Through a series of lectures and hands-on learning demonstrations, the Citizens Police Academy provides participants the opportunity to gain an understanding of daily operations of policing, and increase awareness on community safety ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat actor learns to be a modern warrior as co-host of Indigenous documentary series
By ANNA SMITH on May 8th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s own Joel Oulette hits the screen as part of an upcoming documentary series, showcasing young Indigenous changemakers. The series, Warrior Up!, is on inspiring youth from across Turtle Island. Oulette, alongside co-hosts Anna Lambe and Joshua Odjick, travelled across the continent to meet with various Indigenous youths, who were all making changes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat senior charged with arson for 2023 restaurant fire
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 7th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Police have charged 77-year-old Keith Knight with arson for a fraudulent purpose following a lengthy investigation by the Criminal Investigation Section. First responders were called to a report of a structure fire on the morning of Aug. 14, 2023 located on the 500 block of Rutherford Street. The Medicine Hat man was charged May ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inaugural library Comic Con a big success
By ANNA SMITH on May 7th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Residents of all ages made their way to the Medicine Hat Public Library on Saturday for the inaugural Comic Con, filling all levels of the library with nerdy excitement. The event ran for most of the day, beginning at 10 a.m., and featured a variety of activities, from a patrolling Darth Vader in honour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP Briefs: Woman dies in Swift Current RCMP custody on the way to hospital
By Medicine Hat News on May 7th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews RCMP in Swift Current say a woman who was taken into custody Sunday morning died while being transported to hospital. Mounties there say they attended a wellness check at about 11 .m. on May 5 on South Service Road, and located a woman who they say required medical care. While in transport by EMS ... Read More »
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