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City police urge added driver caution as kids return to school
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 30th, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Police Services is preparing to closely enforce traffic safety now that children will be returning to school with the conclusion of summer. It is important for students, parents and motorists to observe the proper conduct in school zones throughout the coming school year. “It’s all about the safety for the kids,” says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South-end rec facilities in city plans, with caveats
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 30th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A near 20-year-old dream of south-end residents for recreation facilities in their area could come true according to a new major report on capital projects, but only when several major pieces of the plan fall into place. On Monday, council appeared to give general approval to a “facilities for the future” report that would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Group of local cement truck drivers looking to join union
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 30th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A union drive aims to bring a handful of cement truck drivers in Medicine Hat under the same umbrella as their counterparts in the province. The Teamsters Local No. 362 have applied to the Alberta Labour Relations Board to become the bargaining agent for six drivers at the Burnco plant in Medicine Hat. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pools and spray parks set to close with summer’s conclusion
By Medicine Hat News on August 30th, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com The Parks and Recreation department is preparing to the close outdoor pools and spray parks as the summer season concludes. The Ross Glen Town Centre and Saamis Rotary spray parks will remain open until Sept. 4 within the hours of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Kiwanis Central and Strathcona Island spray parks are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A tribute to Ian Tyson’s legendary music coming to the Esplanade
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 29th, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat will have its turn to host the acclaimed production The Gift: The Words & Music of Ian Tyson on Sept. 20 at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre. The show is a tribute to the music artist Ian Tyson and his musical career spanning six decades. The show aims to remind people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PorchFest brings community together for more music on the lawn
By FERNANDO MORENO Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 29th, 2023
mhnews@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat PorchFest was held in various neighbourhoods on Saturday. The weekend marked the third year of the event. “It was a phenomenal day,” says Rob Pape, organizer of PorchFest and executive director of the Medicine Hat Folk Music Club. “We couldn’t have asked for better weather.” Pape feels the crowds were amazing and ... Read More »
1 responseDunmore Equestrian crowns Miss, Sweetheart
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 29th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com This past weekend the Dunmore Equestrian Miss and Sweetheart competition took place. The Miss category is a new addition and there has been a slight name change for the Sweetheart title this year. “The Sweetheart is for 12 and under and the Miss is for 17 and under. We had really good sponsorship, thank ... Read More »
1 responseNew rec facilities have hefty price tag
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 29th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A twinplex arena and south-side swim centre would improve recreation landscape in Medicine Hat, but each would cost as much as the Medicine Hat Event Centre to build. That is according to a final report on capital priorities unveiled at a special meeting of council on Monday. The study was debated in a council ... Read More »
1 responseAerial survey of city tree canopy to be conducted this fall
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 29th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Arborists will give Medicine Hat’s urban forest a check-up this fall with an aerial survey of tree canopy throughout the city. The computer-driven process will use laser light to map public and private trees and determine the overall state of health, managers with the parks department told members of council’s public services committee on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council to discuss utility relief options sooner than later
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 29th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council will discuss potential utility relief options sooner, rather than later. The decision to expedite the issue to Sept. 5 came up unexpectedly at a special meeting of council on Monday held directly following a council committee of the whole session to discuss recreation facility priorities. Mayor Linnsie Clark called the special meeting ... Read More »
1 responsePower protest meeting moving for larger crowd
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 26th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A ratepayer protest meeting set for next week has outgrown its venue. An open meeting to discuss the impact of high power bills on the restaurant sector was expanded this week to the general public. After a flurry of calls to join in from the general public, organizer Sou Boss says it will now ... Read More »
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