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Police need public assistance after businesses, vehicles damaged
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 9th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Police Service is seeking public assistance in an investigation into damages reported at several local businesses and to private vehicles. Police say at approximately 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, members of the patrol section responded to a report of damage to a commercial building located in the 0 block of Carry Drive. They says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ark spotted in city has fascinating past, to be stage for performance
By ANNA SMITH on May 9th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com What initially appeared to be a bad omen following recent rainfall is instead a setting for song and story, with a replica of Noah’s Ark seen at the Sun City Ford to serve as a stage later this month. Brother Joshua Quinlan, an evangelical minister from Edmonton, saw an opportunity to spread a message ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman acquitted, but no escort Charter challenge
By Collin Gallant on May 9th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A woman charged under the city municipal “escort” bylaw has been acquitted due to failures in police investigation after her legal representative challenged the tickets as well as the city’s authority and practice of regulating the business. The findings of not guilty however, mean a Charter challenge suggested by the defence wasn’t considered in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘I passed the torch to my boys, this gives me peace and comfort’ Sons to carry on mom’s nursing legacy after 40 years on the front-line
By Jennifer Vanderlaan on May 9th, 2024
Allyson McCaw has dedicated her life to nursing. For 40 years, she’s found great comfort and joy in providing her unwavering compassion and care to those in need. In June, Allyson will be trading her scrubs for golf clubs when she retires as a nurse at the Margery Yuill Cancer Centre in Medicine Hat Regional ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City looks to move quickly on major maintenance projects
By Collin Gallant on May 9th, 2024
@@CollinGallant City power officials are asking to move ahead with bidding out maintenance projects due in 2025 and 2026 to potentially save money and book limited shop time. The issue, concerning more than $30 million in work, arose at the May 2 meeting of city council’s energy committee, and could lead to more proactive budgeting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown intersections close for utility line replacement work
By Medicine Hat News on May 9th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Intersections in the city centre are now closed to traffic as crews begin major underground utility line replacements in the core. Third Street and Fifth Avenue, along with the 200 block of Sixth Avenue, were closed to traffic Wednesday, with parts of Third Street becoming local traffic-only zones. City officials and Hamm Construction have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mustard Seed seeking public assistance to meet increased food demand
By Medicine Hat News on May 9th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Mustard Seed is urgently seeking donations, as demand for services is higher than ever before. The number of people relying on the Mustard Seed for food, shelter and other resources has been steadily increasing, putting a strain on what the organization has available to assist each person. In greatest demand is the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rain dampens Interpretive Program events and forces rescheduling
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 9th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program has rescheduled three events due to the record-breaking rain in the city. The local organization has rescheduled its spring photography walk, Plaster Tracks and Scientist for a Day program. The spring photography walk’s new date is May 23 at 2 p.m., still at Police Point Park. The walk will allow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council approves new water conservation incentive program
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 8th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com In an effort to encourage residents to conserve water this summer, city officials presented members of council with a water conservation incentive program that will boost its HatSmart program. During a presentation from Gareth Chudleight, corporate strategic analyst, councillors heard residential, parks and third-party water irrigation make up the majority of the city’s water ... Read More »
1 responseCypress postpones decision to leave Intermunicipal Committee
By Medicine Hat News on May 8th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Following closed discussion Tuesday, Cypress County council has decided to postpone sending a letter of intent to withdraw from the Intermunicipal Committee. Reeve Dan Hamilton noted that after the motion at the previous meeting, council received a lot of contact from counterparts in other municipalities. “I think everybody understands that we’re trying to get ... Read More »
1 responseCypress County council to consider forming audit committee
By ANNA SMITH on May 8th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County is considering putting together a financial audit committee in order to help ensure transparency and adherence to bylaws. The motion was first put forward by Coun. Robin Kurpjuweit at the April 3 meeting as a notice of motion, and resurfaced on Tuesday. Acting CAO Steven Toews noted this was something that has ... Read More »
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