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Jon Horsman wants to be part of Alberta’s ‘refresh’

By COLLIN GALLANT on July 9th, 2022

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Jon Horsman, the former senior bank executive and candidate to lead the United Conservative Party, says it’s time for Alberta to grow into a bigger role and grow in to its own on the national level. And no, he’s not closely related to former Medicine Hat MLA Jim Horsman, if at all. “I’m pretty ... Read More »

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Low local jobless rate now in line with province’s figure

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 9th, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Alberta as a whole has caught up with Medicine Hat’s low unemployment rate in June as the province’s jobless rate matched the national average for the first time in years. The local rate in Medicine Hat-Lethbridge region sat at 5.0 per cent last month, the same as May, and down 0.7 points from one ... Read More »

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Kin Coulee walking paths to get upgrades

By Medicine Hat News on July 9th, 2022

Kin Coulee Park walking paths are getting two updates, the city announced Friday. Crews will begin work to construct a trail leading to the park’s interior staircase and replace the Ajax Coulee trail, which provides access to the park, beginning July 11. While the park remains open throughout construction, Ajax Coulee Trail access will be ... Read More »

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Community comes through with new location for Cycle Guild

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 9th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com The Cycle Guild of Medicine Hat is settling into its new location at 447 Allowance Ave. thanks to community supporters. Earlier this year the guild, a local non-profit organization which provides bicycles to Hatters in need, appealed to the public for assistance, when it moved from its prior location at Safety City. Several Medicine ... Read More »

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Private deal reached over disputed gas well

By COLLIN GALLANT on July 9th, 2022

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A private settlement has apparently been reached on the issue of who is responsible to properly abandon one of the oldest natural gas wells in Alberta, though details are not yet known. “Medicine Hat 18” was drilled in 1908 to supply gas to the Canadian Pacific roundhouse in downtown Medicine Hat, but was closed ... Read More »

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Lots to do today for a hydrogen tomorrow

By COLLIN GALLANT on July 8th, 2022

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City officials say one of the first questions they get about an ongoing effort to make Medicine Hat a hydrogen fuel hub is whether it’s all “science fiction,” the stuff of the future, but near-term steps are called for in a new report into developing the industry here. The “Towards Hydrogen” report recommends reaching ... Read More »

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CORE, Post continue to collaborate to help people with disabilities find work

By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on July 8th, 2022

The Post Thrift Boutique (Supporting Canadian Mental Health Association) and CORE Association began about 10 months ago collaborating to find meaningful work for persons with developmental disabilities. Rita Bessant, executive director of CORE Association, explained there is a two-step process for individuals, a pre-employment department and then an employment department. “We would start out by ... Read More »

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Pool closures cut down on swim times

By Medicine Hat News on July 8th, 2022

Fewer swim opportunities exist for Hatters going into the weekend due to several pool closures. Hill Pool was closed Thursday and into today as city crews work to repair a broken water line. There’s a chance the closure may extend through the weekend. The city will provide updates as repair work continues. The YMCA is ... Read More »

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UCP leader debate in the Hat, July 27

By COLLIN GALLANT on July 8th, 2022

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Candidates to lead the United Conservative Party and become premier of the province will take the stage in Medicine Hat on July 27, the News has been told. An evening forum for qualified candidates in the race to replace Jason Kenney will will take place at the HALO air hangar on July 27. It ... Read More »

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Oilfield equipment manufacturer bought by fabrication company

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 8th, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Local oilfield equipment manufacturer Platinum Energy Services has been bought by a North American fabrication company that already has operation in Medicine Hat. TerraVest operates in 10 Western Canadian locations, including Argo Sales, which operates Bromley Mechanical in Medicine Hat, that TerraVest acquired in late 2019. It also operates more than a dozen other ... Read More »

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South Saskatchewan expected to crest in that province on July 11, then recede

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 8th, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Saskatchewan Water officials predict the South Saskatchewan River will crest in that province on July 11 at manageable levels and begin receding, according the latest forecast from the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency. Officials began lowering Lake Diefenbaker in mid-June to accommodate heavy rain that fell in Alberta that month and caused high stream flow ... Read More »

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