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Permit required to discharge New Year’s fireworks in Medicine Hat
By Brendan Miller on December 30th, 2023
It is unlawful to possess, sell, handle or discharge fireworks or firecrackers within city limits without a valid permit. Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services says the permit ensures fireworks are handled and used by certified personnel. “We are aware that fireworks have been reported over the holidays and are concerned that improper use combined ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!History was on hand for Monarch Theatre film screening
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 30th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Alice Alma Wright worked at the Monarch Theatre during part of the war years starting when she was 16 years old. “It was very busy theatre going because that was the entertainment and there were lots of service personnel,” stated Wright. She began working as an usherette for a year before being transferred to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A list of local runners up for 2023 Newsmaker of the Year
By Medicine Hat News on December 30th, 2023
medicinehatnews.com@Medicine Hat News The Newsmaker of the Year in Medicine Hat is Nichole Neubauer, so noted for her ability to promote agriculture and the region without complaints of being “forgotten” in this corner of the province. Her work is detailed in a feature article in this edition, but a list of other top newsmakers in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curling club receives grant funding for new ice-making equipment
By Brendan Miller on December 29th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Local curlers can expect to be throwing stones in Medicine Hat once again next season. The Medicine Hat Curling Club received a Community Facility Enhancement Program grant worth more than $870,000 and expects to reopen next fall. Club officials say the funding will help cover roughly half the cost of new ice-making equipment needed ... Read More »
1 responseYear in Review: Rising costs dictate business landscape in 2023
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 29th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Inflation kept consumers cautious and business owners hyper-focused on costs in 2023 while rising interest rates dampened expansion plans and construction, observers told the News as the year drew to a close. Unemployment remained relatively low in southeast Alberta, power prices forced city council to reopen its rate-setting formula and the promise of agri-food ... Read More »
1 response78-year-old senior from Magrath killed in Highway 3 collision west of Lethbridge
By Medicine Hat News on December 29th, 2023
medicinehatnews.com@Medicine Hat News A man from Magrath was killed after his SUV crashed with a semi-truck on Highway 3, west of Lethbridge, at the junction with Highway 509. The accident took place at 6:24 p.m. Wednesday, according to Coaldale RCMP, who believe the transport truck was struck from behind as it slowed to make a ... Read More »
1 responseFeds dish out cash to S. Alberta communities for road development, infrastructure maintenance
By Medicine Hat News on December 29th, 2023
medicinehatnews.com@Medicine Hat News The County of Newell and the MD of Taber will each receive $50,000 in federal grants to develop road and infrastructure maintenance programs. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities manages the Government of Canada’s municipal asset management program and announced funding for six locations in Alberta on Dec. 21. Newell will use the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year in Review: Drought concerns and effects dominate agricultural highlights in southeast Alberta
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 29th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com January – White Nose Syndrome, a fatal bat fungus, makes first appearance in Alberta, which has potential catastrophic consequences for agriculture as bats provide vital pest control each year. February – Canada’s egg industry defended practices that keep egg supply stable for consumers and avoids price spikes seen in other countries. Avian influenza, supply ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year in Review: Influenza spike, recruiting problems cause struggles for health-care system
By Brendan Miller on December 28th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Health officials in Medicine Hat say there are three big viruses impacting the region, including a massive spike in influenza. Health officials also say this year has been difficult for patients to access health care across the board and funding for health care has gotten worse since the provincial election in May. If you’re ... Read More »
1 responseCity, region begin preparations for more drought
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 28th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat is now in discussions with the province and other municipalities about potential water shortages and contingency plans next spring if dry, warm winter weather persists. The issue has been a topic of conversation all summer in southern Alberta, with the South Saskatchewan River essentially missing its traditional June peak, and huge sand ... Read More »
1 responseGroup ensures Medicine Hat Public Library stocked with basic hygiene products
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 28th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com What Matters to Hatters is running a Connecting with Care in Our Community Campaign and is raising funds for basic hygiene items available at Medicine Hat Public Library. Wash kits and small articles of clothing, such as toques, mitts and socks, are available from the social work office on the lower level of the ... Read More »
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