City says backup power is a must have
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 22nd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The money is arranged and contracts are being awarded, but city council members worked this week to calm fears over rising debt levels and the need for a potentially $66-million power plant expansion. Mayor Ted Clugston on Tuesday invoked current record heat wave and brown-outs in California as proof to have on-demand gas generation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man possibly drowns in Lake Diefenbaker
By Medicine Hat News on August 22nd, 2020
RCMP and other rescue crews searched Lake Diefenbaker on Friday following reports of a potential drowning. Members from the Outlook, Sask., detachment stated that they were called on Thursday night after a woman returned from a swim but could not locate her male companion on the shore or water. The 35-year-old man was last seen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vote-by-mail option expected to be popular for Saskatchewan election
By Medicine Hat News on August 21st, 2020
The process to vote by mail in Saskatchewan’s provincial election this fall has opened, that province’s electoral officer announced Monday. Saskatchewan residents will vote Nov. 5 – a date set two years ago – but with the coronavirus pandemic response, officials are expecting a surge of interest in the absentee ballots. “We want to make ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer hosting virtual event this year
By Medicine Hat News on August 21st, 2020
The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer will be virtual this year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the two-day, 200 km, 12th annual event that takes place through southern Alberta is postponed until 2021, with a virtual event taking its place this year. The Alberta Cancer Foundation is holding a special virtual rally on Aug. 29. ... Read More »
2 responsesSaskPower wants return to smart meters for all its electricity customers
By Medicine Hat News on August 21st, 2020
Seven years after reversing course on smart meters, SaskPower says it wants all electricity customers in the province to have them and plans to double their use by the end of 2021. That province’s Crown power provider stated Monday it plans to complete 27,000 connections by the end of next year, though customers can still ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stagnant wage trend continues with more union deals
By Medicine Hat News on August 21st, 2020
Two more recent public sector union contracts in the Medicine Hat area show little in the way of higher wages over the next few years. Early this week the largest unionized bargaining unit within the City of Medicine Hat agreed to a two-year wage freeze as part of a three-year contract. Newly advertised settlements at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police treating house fire as arson case
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 21st, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A fire in a local home on Wednesday evening is being investigated as an arson attack, says the Medicine Hat Police Service. “We are treating it as an arson based on some of the witness statements that we’ve received so far,” said Staff Sgt. Chad Holt of the major crime section. “We are looking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Linear tax changes will mean millions lost in southeast Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on August 20th, 2020
Changes to linear tax assessment could mean a $25-million drop in tax revenue in southeast Alberta next year, according to figures released this week. The M.D. of Taber announced Monday that based on four possible scenarios for updating the tax code for oilpatch infrastructure, the reduction in annual revenue could be as high as one-quarter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police bike auction back on and set for Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on August 20th, 2020
A select number of bicycles recovered by police over the last year will go on the auction block this weekend. That follows the cancellation of the general auction of all stolen, lost or otherwise unclaimed property which was cancelled in June due to restrictions on crowd size to control the COVID-19 pandemic. The Medicine Hat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire restrictions in place in both southeast Alberta and southwest Saskatchewan
By Medicine Hat News on August 20th, 2020
Blazing hot and windy weather is behind expanding fire restrictions in southeast Alberta and southwest Saskatchewan. The County of Newell imposed fire restrictions on Tuesday limiting the use of fireworks, charcoal, burning barrels and other incinerators while campfire pits and approved gas barbecues are still allowed. Cypress county has had similar restrictions in place since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Couple donates $250K to Ronald McDonald House
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 20th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A local couple says the uncertainty of COVID-19 provides the perfect time to support local worthy causes. Danny and Cindy Meier of Medicine Hat have donated $250,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities. “This is the year to do something to try to help,” said Danny, noting COVID has resulted in some tough times and ... Read More »
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