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Christmas in July at Meadowlands seniors’ residence
By Medicine Hat News on August 3rd, 2021
Residents at Meadowlands Retirement Residence were able to celebrate Christmas in the summer last week, with a special visit from ol’ Saint Nick himself. Upon coming down for breakfast, residents were surprised with Christmas decorations and music in the dining room and lobby, as well as a morning filled with holiday cheer. “There were many ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power prices expected to spike
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 3rd, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The price of electricity could move 20 per cent higher in August as sweltering heat continues, demand remains high across the province and prices appear headed to set an all-time annual record. The City of Medicine Hat offers a set-rate for power, but most customers are on a floating commodity rate that is the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS website shows no hospital distruptions throughout South zone
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 31st, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews An AHS website set up to address controversies over some rural bed closures this summer shows no disruptions in the South zone, including Medicine Hat. Alberta Health Services says that across the province, all but about 2% of the 8,500 acute care and 1,200 emergency room beds are currently available. An interactive map available ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Life can be strange
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 31st, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant It may be hard to shift gears, so to speak, and move to a post-pandemic mindset, but it’s harder still to understand the province’s cavalier moves this week or their apparent surprise that folks have real and urgent doubts. After 18 or so months, most of the infrastructure and rules of the pandemic are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Horse that collapsed during Thursday’s rodeo has died
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 31st, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A horse that collapsed in the infield at Thursday’s opening go-round of the Medicine Hat Stampede rodeo has died. The horse was off to the side of the action as tie-down roping event was underway when it fell to the ground with its rider. The show was delayed as a veterinary trailer pulled up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat ranks average in municipal spending and business tax rates, according to News calculations
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 31st, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat is largely absent from a new report comparing municipal spending and business tax rates in Alberta, but would wind up in the middle of the pack, according to calculations by the News. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business released its “Alberta Municipal Watch Report” this week. It say businesses ... Read More »
1 response‘Good thoughts, good community:’ Local business owner seeking support to host three-day powwow
By LAUREN THOMSON, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 31st, 2021
Dakota Brant, local business owner and member of the Indigenous community, is gearing up to host a three-day powwow event from Aug. 13-15 and hopes the city will help support and sponsor him. Brant owns Tribal Memories in downtown Medicine Hat and moved to the city three years ago. He is a member of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Restrictions fading, cases rising
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 30th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Hatters were still digesting news on Thursday that the province would wind up most COVID-19 restrictions and wind down a system meant to contain the spread of the disease. The provincial health minister called it a logical step, but medical officials say its far beyond what virtually every other jurisdiction in North America is ... Read More »
5 responsesGleichen RCMP searching for man believed to have offered teen money for sex
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 30th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Mounties in Gleichen are looking for a man they believe offered a 13-year-old boy money for sex, the RCMP said Thursday. A release states the incident occurred on Wednesday morning at 11:15 a.m. when a Caucasian man in his 50s approached the boy on Main Street in the town. He is described as having ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sewer work that led to closure of Finlay Bridge could come to an end Friday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 30th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Work on a major sewer project that led to the closure of Finlay Bridge could conclude on Friday, the city’s municipal works department has announced. The intersection of Second Street and Second Avenue, N.E., which forms the northside approach to the historic bridge, was closed in May. That allowed construction crews to work on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ACT Medical Clinic sold to Vancouver-based Levitee Labs
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 30th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A chronic pain and drug addictions clinic in Medicine Hat has a new owner that aims to become a “vertically integrated” provider of substance abuse treatment in the province. The ACT Medical Clinic, located on Maple Avenue in the Hat, is one of five locations in the province sold to a Vancouver-based company, Levitee ... Read More »
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