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Local couple wins $1 million on Western Max ticket
By Medicine Hat News on February 20th, 2021
A Medicine Hat couple is $1 million richer after discovering their Western Max ticket was a winner. John and Annalee Wagner were running errands recently when they checked their ticket and found it to be a $1-million winner. “We were shocked,” said Annalee in a release from the AGLC. “It felt so surreal.” “It’s definitely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vaccine rollout hindered by Ottawa: Barnes
By Medicine Hat News on February 20th, 2021
All Albertans between the ages of 65 and 74 could have access to a COVID-19 vaccination by April depending on supply, Premier Jason Kenney announced Friday. A local MLA says depending on the federal government for that supply of vaccine is not working. “Ottawa has prevented Alberta and other provinces from internationally obtaining vaccines. Our ... Read More »
2 responsesFormer Monarch Theatre manager looks to set record straight on five-year-old allegations
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 20th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A man at the centre of allegations of workplace bullying at the Monarch Theatre five years ago says he is afraid of new public backlash as the theatre, its owner and a former colleague are back in the news. Collin MacDonald said he is unemployable and clinically depressed after he left the theatre in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!(Still no) flu update
By Medicine Hat News on February 20th, 2021
Alberta Health Services says there are no reported cases of seasonal influenza but more than 93,000 lab tests for flu have been done. Alberta Precision Laboratories has tested 93,858 respiratory swabs for influenza between Aug. 23, 2020 and Feb. 9, 2021. The report says 1,554,581 Albertans have had the influenza vaccine this season. In the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City finalizing deal to have Ross Glen waterpark irrigation work completed
By Medicine Hat News on February 20th, 2021
A four-year effort to replace the irrigation system near the Ross Glen Towne Centre water park will continue this summer. Widespread work to replace the watering system in the community’s park began in 2017, then was extended to 2018 before the city and contractor parted ways. That brought a wave of complaints from residents about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS reviewing bids for hospital laundry services
By Medicine Hat News on February 20th, 2021
A decision on the appointment of a private contractor to handle laundry services at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital is imminent. On Oct. 23 Alberta Health Services issued a request for proposals for companies to submit bids for the contract, and said it would take about four months to make a decision based on the response. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alexandra Middle School unveils student fitness centre
By MO CRANKER on February 20th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Alexandra Middle School students will be coming back from their week off to a brand new fitness centre. School principal Todd Samuelson and athletic director Jaime Hamilton have been working behind the scenes to completely revamp the AMS fitness area. They have purchased locally-made and sold equipment, and hired local artist Christy Vince to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virtual Rotary Festival will feature 150 musicians
By MO CRANKER on February 19th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Rotary Music Festival will be taking place this year, it will just look different. While organizers had planned for an in-person festival for 2021, regulations in place since November meant that wouldn’t be possible. But the festival is still working with more than 150 Hat musicians to keep the tradition alive. Each musicians ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pandemic year a record year for CF Industries
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 19th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant CF Industries posted record production and sales during 2020 and expects a banner 2021 in the fertilizer business while it advances renewable energy and production projects, officials said as they detailed their fourth-quarter earnings report on Thursday. “We set all-time company best records for safety, ammonia production and sales volumes despite the challenges that ... Read More »
1 responseCity awards $3.73-million tender for sewer, water works in Flats
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 19th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Tender awards for the coming 2021 construction season were awarded Tuesday night at Medicine Hat city council’s meeting. Hamm Construction’s bid of $3.73 million secured sewer and water works in the Flats neighbourhood. Its was the lowest of eight compliant bids submitted by 10 companies. Work on Fifth St., between Allowance and Maple Avenue, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Long-vacant waterfront lot getting a home
By Medicine Hat News on February 19th, 2021
A waterfront lot at the bottom of Division Avenue that has been vacant for nearly five decades is coming to life with construction of a family home. A “panhandle” shaped lot with the driveway parallel to the South Saskatchewan River is tucked in behind a house that fronts on to First Street SW. The address ... Read More »
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