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Leader, Sask. declares state of emergency due to low levels in the South Saskatchewan River
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 14th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Low levels on the South Saskatchewan River have led to a state of emergency in the Town of Leader, Sask., as new pumping intake is installed. The town made the declaration Dec. 5 and expects it to be in effect until the end of the month. Restrictions are not in place, but residents are ... Read More »
1 responseCity may sell old food bank building at a loss
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 14th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City Hall could seek to sell the former Medicine Hat food bank building that it bought four years ago, but at a substantial discount to cover the cost to demolish it. Council’s energy, land and environment committee heard on Dec. 7 that while there is some interest in the real estate market for the ... Read More »
1 responseRedcliff property taxes could face increase of 2.88%
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 13th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Property taxes in Redcliff could rise by just under 3 per cent in 2024, according to updates to the coming year’s operational budget presented Monday to town council. Overall, the budget requires $177,500 more in tax revenue to cover operations. That translates to a 2.88 per cent increase, equal to about $41 more for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clark looks forward to duties following recall fail
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 13th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Linnsie Clark says she’s pleased that a movement to remove her from office didn’t succeed, and she’s ready to “move forward” on several important issues for the city, including a utility rate review, which she says she’s called for since taking office. “It’s a good opportunity to reflect and move on, continuing to focus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roller derby group seeks consideration in future rec developments
By Brendan Miller on December 13th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Gas City Roller Derby Association is looking for a reliable facility and has asked members of the public services committee to consider them in any future recreation development. During a presentation Monday to committee, members heard the association is planning for the future and seeking a suitable location to host indoor games and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seize drugs, 3D-printed guns in ongoing Brooks investigation
By Medicine Hat News on December 13th, 2023
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@@MedicineHatNews An investigation conducted by ALERT’s Medicine Hat organized crime team has resulted in the seizure of drugs and weapons with an estimated street value worth $65,000. In early October search warrants were conducted at six homes in Brooks as part of a lengthy drug trafficking and firearms investigation that remains ongoing. Several suspects have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Well-being plan seeks concise strategies to meet community needs
By Brendan Miller on December 13th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Members of public service committee heard the second update on the community well-being plan during a presentation by project members Monday. The goal of the plan is to identify and achieve well-being in the community by developing a strategy to meet the needs of social challenges resulting from the COVID pandemic. “We have examined ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man gets house arrest, restitution fines for vandalism involvement
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 13th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The only man police connected to a vandalism spree in Medicine Hat last year has pled guilty, and been sentenced to house arrest and ordered to repay about $4,000. Almost two dozen locations in Ross Glen and Crestwood saw garages, vehicles or Christmas lights damaged over a two-week period in January 2022. On Tuesday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recall petition on Mayor Clark fails
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 12th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A drive to remove Mayor Linnsie Clark from office has failed. City hall critic Nicole Frey launched the formal process to recall the mayor this fall in what she called a signal to council after delayed action on a number of issues, including high utility prices and approval of a “trap, neuter, release” program ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man with air pistol in public charged
By Medicine Hat News on December 12th, 2023
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com@@MedicineHatNews On Friday evening, police responded to a report of a suspicious person armed with a pistol in the 100 block of S. Railway Street. Officers arrived on scene and located a man matching the description provided. He was taken into custody along N. Railway Street. Following the arrest officers discovered the man was armed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local vet clinic offering free checkups on Wednesday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 12th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A local vet clinic is offering free checkups for pets on Wednesday as a way to introduce a new veterinarian and offer care for animals whose owners may be under financial stress. Cypress View Veterinary Clinic has also ready staged two days of visits earlier this month with new arrival, Dr. Olivia Rad, and ... Read More »
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