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City Briefs: Altawana Drive path won’t be cleared this winter, will be considered closed
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 24th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews City crews will no longer clear the path that runs along one side of Altawana Drive, the city announced Monday, strongly suggesting pedestrians use the wider sidewalk on the north side of the busy road. The result is the path will no longer be considered open during winter months, according to a release. “This ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U-cut Christmas Tree Experience aims for ultimate family fun
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 24th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Country Mouse Farm is helping Hatters make fun family memories this Holiday Season with their U-cut Christmas Tree Experience running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the weekends of Nov. 27-28 and Dec. 4-5. Not only can families select and cut their own Christmas tree, they can enjoy hot chocolate and homemade gingersnap ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Santa Claus Fund secures $5K donation from Methanex
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 24th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund continues to collect donations that will help local families’ wishes come true this Christmas. Jody Magill, manager of stakeholder relations for Methanex and Danielle Semrau-McLean, stakeholder relations adviser for Methanex, were on location at the Santa Claus Fund holiday home last Friday to present Deanna Doerksen, executive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Relieving stress for kids key to positive vaccine trip
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 23rd, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Health Canada announced the approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 on Friday. Later that day, the government of Alberta confirmed it would be receiving the pediatric vaccines as early as Monday. “We are well prepared to administer doses to children as soon as their parents and guardians are ready to book ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No Holiday Train again but online concert coming Dec. 18
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 23rd, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Stops on the CP Holiday Train will again be delayed by the ongoing pandemic, but the railroad-fundraiser for food banks across Canada and the United States will provide a bigger concert for broadcast closer to Christmas. The annual event that typically draws thousands of merry-makers to N. Railway Street in Medicine Hat was postponed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff starting new tradition with Winter Festival and birth of annual tree-lighting
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 23rd, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com The Town of Redcliff and Redcliff Youth Centre are kicking off the Christmas season with an exciting new tradition, one that will continue to grow in the years to come. Janae Ulrich, executive director of the Redcliff Youth Centre, spoke to the News about the establishment of the new Winter Festival at Redcliff Legion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Solar proposal near Brooks faces regulatory hearing after objections
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 23rd, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A proposal to build a solar power farm on 3,900-acres of land near Brooks will move to a public regulatory hearing after a group of nearby landowners filed objections. The SolarKrafte Brooks Solar project would be built on five sections of land about 7 km southwest of the city adjacent to Highway 36. Most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!International river water flow pact will be reviewed for modernization
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 23rd, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A 100-year-old agreement between Canada and the U.S. on water flows in the St. Mary’s and Milk rivers will be reviewed to improve water security and reflect the effects of climate change, the International Joint Commission announced Tuesday. The rivers, which emanate in Montana before entering Alberta, are distinct but are joined by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Appeal hearing on S. Railway abandoned well liability postponed
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 23rd, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Work has concluded for the time being on an effort to permanently seal an historic gas well under S. Railway Street in Medicine Hat, but a process to determine who is liable for the well that was leaking methane has been postponed. An Alberta Energy Regulator hearing had been scheduled for Nov. 24 to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dance Out team taking seniors down musical memory lane
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 23rd, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com The Veiner Centre Line Dancers “Dance Out” team performed a 1950s and 1960s themed show for residents of Meadowridge Seniors Village Monday. The dance group for seniors 50-plus has more than 85 members, many of whom take part in public shows. “We like to do something for the community,” Carol Sproule, Dance Out co-ordinator, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City hiring new solicitor to fill spot left vacant by Mayor Clark
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 23rd, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat is now recruiting a full-time solicitor to fill the position vacated by Linnsie Clark when she was elected mayor. Under provincial rules, municipal employees are not allowed to serve as elected officials with their employer. Clark spent four years in the City of Medicine Hat’s legal department that is ... Read More »
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