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City crews scramble to keep up with winter road conditions
By KENDALL KING on January 6th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Snow and ice removal efforts continue on roads across the city, but buildup remains thick in some areas, prompting concern from Hatters. Over the past week, several Hatters have contacted the News regarding road conditions described as terrible for both motorists and pedestrians, especially roads near to Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. City officials acknowledge ... Read More »
1 responseConstruction slowing traffic on Spencer Street
By Medicine Hat News on January 5th, 2023
Motorists traveling on Spencer Street may experience delays from Jan. 9-18, as construction at the former ADM Agri-Industries Company flour mill forces temporary closure of the street’s eastbound lanes, and reduction of westbound lanes to accommodate diverted eastbound traffic. The work – which is focused on abandoned gas wells situated on former mill property – ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity coalition seeking public input
By KENDALL KING on January 5th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com A new Medicine Hat community coalition which aims to foster connection and enhance public well being is seeking city residents’ feedback regarding the issues most important to them. What Matters to Hatters coalition was founded and launched in late 2021 through a partnership between Alberta Health Services’ Addiction and Mental Health division, the Canadian ... Read More »
1 responseRedcliff Bakery closes downtown Medicine Hat location
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 5th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com IA well-known storefront on Second Street SE in downtown Medicine Hat has closed its doors. Redcliff Bakery has closed its downtown location, but still has two stores open for customers to visit – the main location in Redcliff on Third Street SW and one Medicine Hat location at 925 16th Street SW. A note ... Read More »
1 responseRiver Valley Park trail system closed due to ice
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 5th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com If you’ve been out to River Valley Park lately, you’ll have noticed the paved pathway from both the upper and lower parking lots are closed, with a barricade and sign in front of them. The Town of Redcliff has temporarily closed the river trail system due to icy conditions. “The extreme cold and snow, ... Read More »
1 responseBanff film festival returning to the Hat
By KENDALL KING on January 5th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s public library and the Esplanade are once again hosting the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour from Jan. 8-11. Featuring an array of Canadian and internationally-produced documentaries about mountain culture, the festival tour has made a stop in Medicine Hat annually for the past 23 years. “This is a fundraiser for ... Read More »
1 responseTongue on the Post returning for 17th year in the Hat
By KENDALL KING on January 4th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Folk musicians from across Canada will soon gather in Medicine Hat, as the Tongue on the Post Folk Music Festival returns for its 17th year. Running Jan. 23-28, the festival is a one-of-a-kind celebration which combines folk music, community and tradition, and features an array of artists both established and rising. “We’ve heard for ... Read More »
1 responseFuel tax lifted, but shopping around still best option
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 4th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com As of Jan. 1, 2023, the UCP government has suspended the provincial fuel tax on gasoline and diesel. Theoretically, this should equal a savings of about four cents per litre at the pumps. Initially, the relief measure will remain in place for six months and end on June 30. The government intends to review ... Read More »
1 responseMayor Clark looks ahead to 2023
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 4th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Mayor Linnsie Clark says a focus on procedural change at city hall will give way to policy making during 2023. In a year-end interview, she told the News that council has reset how it operates and the stage is set for progress on community planning and economic development in the year ahead. As well, ... Read More »
1 responseStory of the Year: Surprise fall byelection brings new premier to town
By Kendall King on January 3rd, 2023
A rural legislature seat became a high-stakes political pursuit eliciting the attention of the province and the nation when Premier Danielle Smith went head-to-head with area candidates in the Brooks-Medicine Hat byelection, in what the News editorial board has named story of the year. Representing constituents from the north of Medicine Hat through Brooks to ... Read More »
1 responseColson Jeffery Wendland becomes Medicine Hat’s first baby of 2023
By KENDALL KING on January 3rd, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com Dakota Lee and Bryton Wendland are thrilled to welcome the newest addition to their family and Medicine Hat’s first baby of 2023: son Colson Jeffery Wendland. Baby Colson was born at 1:46 a.m. on Jan. 1, at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, weighing eight pounds, six ounces and measuring 20 inches. “We are both beyond ... Read More »
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