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Soulmate Saturday at the SPCA offer chance to adopt bonded pairs
By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on July 7th, 2022
Soulmate Saturday is a two-for-one sale on bonded pairs, explained Tom Carney, shelter director of the Medicine Hat SPCA. Currently, there are three bonded pairs at the shelter. Kaylee Getz, animal health lead, said, “This came about because we are at capacity and we are trying to encourage adoptions right now as best we can ... Read More »
1 responseWater at Echo Dale boating lake mysteriously down
By Medicine Hat News on July 7th, 2022
Echo Dale’s annual reopening is not going swimmingly for city officials, following a mysterious decrease in the boating lake’s water level. City staff noticed the change in water level earlier this spring, following the swim lake’s filling. While the cause is currently unknown, staff have begun efforts to refill and maintain the lake’s water level. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City moves money to start up carbon capture project
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 6th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council has reallocated up to $11 million to pay for initial work on its proposed carbon capture project and is moving forward to “early stage evaluation and development.” The proposal, known as “Project Clear Horizon,” was announced last summer as a way to shield city utility operations, utility customers and local industry from ... Read More »
1 responseCity installs porta-potties at Towne Square
By Medicine Hat News on July 6th, 2022
The city and Medicine Hat Police Service have partnered to increase public toilet access at Towne Square through their new portable toilet pilot project. Three new porta-potties opened at the downtown site Monday, one of which is handicap-accessible. “Through ongoing consultation with downtown businesses and stakeholders, and the Medicine Hat downtown patrol unit, the need ... Read More »
1 responseLet your inner artist out Saturday at Art in Motion
By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on July 6th, 2022
Downtown will be ablaze with colour and events Saturday when the first Art in Motion event kicks off. Daytime activities are from 1-5 p.m. at the Esplanade, Towne Square and Riverside Veterans Memorial Park. “I’m very excited about this event,” said Candace Lundrigan, community development public services at the Esplanade. “It will be a great ... Read More »
1 responseChild Advocacy Centre is one of a kind
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 6th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s Sanare Centre is helping children and youth navigate the aftermath of sexual abuse, extreme abuse and neglect, and begin their healing journey with its new Child Advocacy Centre. Sanare’s CAC, a first of its kind in southeast Alberta, opened earlier this year and is expected to be fully operational by the end ... Read More »
1 responsePetition urges trap-fix-release program for feral cats
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 6th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com An online petition advocating for the implementation of a feline trap-neuter/spay-release program in Medicine Hat has regional animal advocacy organizations’ support and the city’s attention. Hatter Audrey Skoog posted the petition – addressed to city council – online Sunday evening in the hopes councillors would take action on what Skoog describes as an extreme ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Safety tips to ensure proper, controlled outdoor burning
By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on July 6th, 2022
It’s the time of year for barbecuing and outdoor campfires. With the recent rains, everything is green and grass fires are not a big concern, said fire prevention officer Carter Gramlich of the Medicine Hat Fire Department. He also added, “Even when it’s green and the fire risk is lower, safety around fire is still ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!N. Railway shelter plan axed
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 6th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A plan to convert a N. Railway storefront into an overnight homeless shelter has been rescinded, a move that could lead to no shelter services in the city next winter, city councillors heard Monday. The meeting heard that a proposal before the municipal planning commission had been pulled back by the applicant, the Mustard ... Read More »
1 responseBrooks resident challenging Frey for UCP nomination
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 5th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Brooks resident and former Newell County councillor Mara Nesbitt has announced she will seek the United Conservative nomination in Brooks-Medicine Hat ahead of the 2023 election. She will challenge sitting UCP MLA Michaela Frey when the nomination process opens, likely in the fall. Nesbitt, 66, told the News this week she is preparing a ... Read More »
1 responseCity hopes parkers will embrace app-style payment system
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 5th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat’s new digital parking pilot project launched in the Towne Square parking lot Monday. The project, which aims to assess whether digital parking is a viable option for Medicine Hat, uses the HotSpot smartphone app, available on Android and iPhone. City officials say HotSpot will simplify the parking process, so ... Read More »
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