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Local skaters rejoice in Beat the Heat, albeit a smaller one
By MO CRANKER on July 4th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker While many had their Canada Day plans cancelled this year, local skateboarders were able to keep their favourite July tradition alive. Wednesday marked the 11th annual Beat the Heat competition, an event that looked different this year compared to the last few. “We only really had a week and a half to put this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health Canada approves certain serology testing for doctor-use only
By GILLIAN SLADE on July 4th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Although Alberta Health will not be offering the general public the option of serology testing, Health Canada has approved some tests for use by doctors. “Authorized testing devices for COVID-19 that indicate point of care could be used by doctors to test their patients in their office,” said Geoffroy Legault-Thivierge, spokesperson for Health Canada. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!River level subsides after rise
By GILLIAN SLADE on July 4th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Early Friday morning there were already signs of the water level in the South Saskatchewan River subsiding in Medicine Hat. Alberta Environment predicted there would be a rise of 40 cm on Thursday night. At 2 p.m. on Thursday afternoon the depth was 4.719 metres. A darker edge of the river bank early Friday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff Bakery expands to the Hat with downtown spot
By Alberta Newspaper Group on July 4th, 2020
Medicine Hat residents that made the trip to the Redcliff Bakery for their delicious baked goods are having their trip shortened, as a second location is opening in the downtown core of the Gas City. The search for a Medicine Hat location began a year ago, and it was only a couple of months ago ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power costs rising but nothing like most summers
By Medicine Hat News on July 3rd, 2020
Power prices will rise in July for Medicine Hatters, but are still hampered by decreased demand across the province and sit well below electric rates from the past two summers. Power consumers can expect lower costs than usual during one of the highest-use periods due to air-conditioning, but power producers, including the City of Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Late start not hurting Farmers Market enthusiasm
By MO CRANKER on July 2nd, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Despite having to push back the opening day due to COVID-19, Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Farmers Markets have been well attended so far. The markets have been running for a few weeks and are featuring everyone’s favourite local vendors. “In our estimation, they’re going well,” said general manager Jim MacArthur. “We’ve been hearing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public invited to offer feedback on proposed solar play in Cypress County
By Medicine Hat News on July 2nd, 2020
Public input is being sought into a proposal to build a solar power array northeast of Medicine Hat in Cypress County. The Alberta Utilities Commission will accept written submissions until July 22 regarding the “Chappice Lake Solar” facility – a proposed photovoltaic solar panel array that would comprise one quarter-section east of Bowmanton, Alta., and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Frontline health care workers reporting issues receiving care for themselves
By GILLIAN SLADE on July 2nd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A local paramedic says frontline health care workers run the risk of missing out on needed care for themselves. Tony Stretch, a paramedic, says when he arrived for an appointment with an ophthalmologist recently he was required to complete a routine questionnaire. One question asked if he’d had close contact to someone with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat and District Canada Day Society disbands citing issues with the city
By Medicine Hat News on July 2nd, 2020
The Medicine Hat and District Canada Day Society announced it is disbanding on Tuesday. The organization sent a letter out to media outlets explaining how it came to the decision to disband. The letter also made note that the city would now be in charge of Canada Day celebrations. “Given this development and the seeming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff Public Library to reopen Thursday, with restrictions
By Medicine Hat News on June 30th, 2020
Safety guidelines have been implemented and the Redcliff Public Library is reopening to the public on Thursday. Library staff are feeling excited, but are also taking a cautionary approach for when the doors open. “It will be nice to have people back in here,” said library manager Tracy Weinrauch. “But I’d be lying if I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crews clean up city after record rainfall Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on June 30th, 2020
Intense hail and rain on Saturday evening caused “pockets of localized flooding” in north Medicine Hat as chopped-up leaves and twigs clogged storm drains, the city’s municipal works department reported Monday as cleanup continued. The intense downpour and burst of pea-sized hail lashed trees and set a record for the date, officially bringing down 13 ... Read More »
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