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City property taxes due today
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 30th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Today is the last day to pay 2022 property tax without penalty or to sign up for tax instalment payment plan. Amounts unpaid as of the end of business on June 30 will be charged an immediate 7 per cent penalty, then 1 per cent monthly.. Mill rates approved in April will see the ... Read More »
1 responseLocal author pens book on NHL team name origins
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 30th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com When Medicine Hat resident Tom Waters was a boy, he dreamed of becoming an NHL statistician. While advancements in technology snuffed out Waters’ dream job long ago, his passion for the league never diminished. Now, more than 40 years later, Waters is sharing his passion in a new book titled ‘Unique Origin of all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Road work on Carry Drive will affect traffic for two months
By Medicine Hat News on June 30th, 2022
Motorists travelling on Carry Drive can expect delays and detours over the next two months, as city crews replace damaged storm water, and other infrastructure, and upgrade road and intersection design. Set to begin July 5, the construction will intermittently affect parts of Carry Drive from Cameron Road to the top of Scholten Hill. Construction ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gasoline costs drop slightly (still huge)
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 29th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Gas prices plunged in Medicine Hat on Tuesday afternoon, falling by as much as 10 cents at some stations after tickling the $2 mark. Regular unleaded gas was advertised at $1.819 at Co-op on Maple Avenue and some other standalone retail locations in the city. That’s a full 10 cents difference from the weekend ... Read More »
1 responseLawyer of man charged in standoff argues client’s legal responsibility
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 29th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The lawyer for a Medicine Hat man charged with firing a gun during a standoff with police is seeking a determination of whether his client can be held legally responsible. Attorney Justin Dean told Medicine Hat Provincial Court on Tuesday he is arranging to have his client Barry Reed, 67, assessed to determine his ... Read More »
1 responseLich to appear in Ottawa court today
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 29th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Tamara Lich will appear in an Ottawa courtroom today to answer to an allegation that she broke her bail conditions while in Alberta. She was arrested Monday by Medicine Hat police who were acting on a Canada-wide warrant issued by Ottawa police, but the official reason behind a charge has not been released. Lich, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weed-control goats make return to Police Point
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 29th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com When it comes to invasive species removal, these fellows are the G.O.A.T. Their eyes filled with determination – and a hint of hunger – more than 200 goats unloaded into Police Point Park on Tuesday morning. Their mission: to removal all leafy spurge. Their method: to munch. The goats, which belong to Creekside Goat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weather expected to be perfect for Canada Day
By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on June 29th, 2022
The weather for the remainder of the week is looking excellent, with Canada Day predicted to be sunny with a high of 27 C. According to the Environment Canada website for Medicine Hat, it will be sunny with highs between 25-28 C for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Wednesday is showing a 60 per cent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat SPCA operating at capacity
By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on June 29th, 2022
The Medicine Hat SPCA is at full capacity for all animals and needs some urgent help. Shelter director Tom Carney explained, “Once COVID restrictions lifted, we’ve seen an increase in animal relinquishment across the board. Currently, we are at capacity (in all areas). They have 90 cats in their care with 20 out in foster ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doc says health system still under siege, despite COVID mindset
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 29th, 2022
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Be the first to comment!Hill Road to close for summer months for water, sewer upgrades
By Medicine Hat News on June 29th, 2022
Hill Road will be closed for much of July and August as the city begins work to replace aging water and sewer infrastructure and improve the intersection of Sixth Street SE and Fifth Avenue. Construction begins July 4 and is expected to conclude at the end of August, weather depending. Side walks and portions of ... Read More »
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