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Expected added snow likely not enough to reverse issues from regional drought conditions
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 2nd, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews More snow than usual is predicted on the prairies this winter, but whether it can reverse “extreme drought conditions” in the Medicine Hat region won’t be known until spring, say forecasters. Already this fall, southeast Alberta and southwest Saskatchewan have received two substantial snowfalls, but new outlooks state consecutive summers of high heat and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gas City Roller Derby hosting pair of public skates
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 2nd, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com There are two public skates in December hosted by the Gas City Roller Derby Association. The public skates will now be at the YMCA of Medicine Hat and the cost to skate has increased to $5 due to the change of venue. The first public skate will be Saturday from 6:30-8 p.m., with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mustard Seed hosting Seeds of Hope Celebration
By Medicine Hat News on December 2nd, 2022
Medicine Hat’s Mustard Seed is inviting Hatters to gather around its tables during the inaugural Seeds of Hope Celebration taking place Dec. 8 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The evening event will include a silent auction, dinner prepared by the Mustard Seed’s chefs and live music by local viola and cello group Duo Fratelli. All proceeds will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Capital Power gets ‘limited’ OK for carbon capture and storage facility near Edmonton
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 2nd, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Capital Power board has given the initial “limited” approval to proceed with major carbon capture upgrades and storage facility near its Edmonton-area natural gas power plants. That was announced at the Alberta-based company’s investors day on Thursday in Edmonton. It marks the strongest intentions yet among dozens of carbon capture proposals in Alberta, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous market at TREX extended to two days this year
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 2nd, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com TREX Space will be hosting the second annual Indigenous Holiday Market next week. This year the market has been expanded to two days – Dec. 8 and 9 – and will feature more vendors. There was a great turnout last year even though that event was organized at the last minute. “We are hoping ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sugar beet production falls some at Lantic’s Taber facility, but revenue tops $1B for first time
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 2nd, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Warm weather this fall in southern Alberta hurt sugar content in the sugar beet harvest, Lantic Sugar announced on Thursday while releasing its fourth-quarter financial results. The company that produces Rogers sugar says its 2022 slicing campaign is well underway and will conclude in February. While deliveries from producers met expected volumes, the company ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several charges laid after police nab trio fleeing from traffic stop
By Medicine Hat News on December 2nd, 2022
Three adults from Medicine Hat are facing an array of charges after police uncovered weapons, drugs and cash during an early morning traffic stop on Nov. 25. At approximately 4:10 a.m., police pulled over the vehicle the adults were travelling in on account of a moving infraction. The trio then attempted to flee on foot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bassano’s ER will close evenings and overnight Mondays to Thursdays, indefinitely
By Medicine Hat News on December 2nd, 2022
Physician shortages are forcing the closure of the Bassano Health Centre’s emergency department from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., Mondays to Thursdays indefinitely, Alberta Health Services announced Wednesday. Individuals in need of urgent care in the Bassano area during these times will be redirected to the Brooks Health Centre 51 kilometres away. AHS says it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Longtime fixed-rate users have discount opportunity
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 2nd, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Utility bills are set to change for Medicine Hat power and gas customers in the new year but the change-over could allow most customers to lock in a substantial discount while the process plays out. The city utility will begin offering a new set of contract options to customers starting Jan. 1, and is ... Read More »
1 responsePrairie Rose Public Schools receives clean financial audit, updates budget
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 1st, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Audited financial statements for 2021-23 and the revised 2022-23 fall budget were presented at the Prairie Rose Public Schools board meeting on Tuesday. Vice-chair Lois Bedwell says it was a clean, unqualified audit without a single journal entry. “All internal controls are in place and they said it was a job well done. Everything ... Read More »
1 responseInfluenza cases continue to spike, with Alberta deaths now at 12
By Medicine Hat News on December 1st, 2022
New data shows influenza cases in Alberta are continuing to rise, with the province reporting 3,648 lab-confirmed cases as of Nov. 19. That is an increase of approximately 75 per cent from the previous week’s data, which showed 2,082 lab-confirmed cases province-wide. Nearly 100 per cent of cases are Influenza A, however there are a ... Read More »
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