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No more court delays allowed for woman accused of putting puppy, kitten in mail
By Delon Shurtz Southern Alberta Newspapers on March 30th, 2022
A southern Alberta woman accused of trying to mail a puppy and kitten through Canada Post, will not be granted any more adjournments. During a hearing Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, Judge Erin Olsen ordered the accused, Jill Heather Marshall, to take a step when her matter returns to court April 11. “There’s a direction ... Read More »
1 responseSouth Country Co-op posts $17.9M dividend, up 50%
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 30th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews South Country Co-op had a bounce-back year in 2021, with sales again surpassing the half-billion-dollar mark as mainly fuel revenue recovered after the early stages of the pandemic. The co-operative retailer revealed the results to members at its virtual annual general meeting on Monday night, outlining that drought conditions in 2021 impacted the agro ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Make your own beeswax food wraps at Police Point Park this weekend
By Medicine Hat News on March 30th, 2022
Local conservationists will be able to make their own beeswax wraps at the Police Point Park Nature Centre this weekend. The event, which runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will allow those in attendance to create their own wraps, which serve as an alternative to plastic wrap. “They can be washed and reused, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province orders study on blending hydrogen into natural gas lines
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 30th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Alberta government has ordered a study into blending hydrogen into natural gas lines that supply homes and businesses. Use of the clean burning fuel in home heating, power production and vehicles is increasingly seen as a way to transition from carbon-emitting fossil fuels. Last week, Alberta Energy Minister Sonya Savage requested the Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Household product storage key to preventing unintentional poisonings
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 30th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com National Poison Prevention Week takes place across Canada from March 20-26. In recognition of the week, Health Canada and Alberta Health Services are sharing tips on how to properly handle and store household products to prevent unintentional poisonings. “It’s a way for us to remind parents and caregivers about the dangers of unintentional poisoning,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff resident wins $100K on Lotto Max Extra
By Medicine Hat News on March 30th, 2022
A resident of Redcliff got quite the surprise this past Saturday when he discovered he had won $100,000 from his Lotto Max Extra numbers drawn on Jan. 7. “I woke up and thought to myself, ‘I should check my tickets,'” Ariel de la Cruz said in a statement. “I had no idea I was holding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID took big toll at Co-op Place
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 29th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City Hall has released a report on how it plans to jointly manage Co-op Place and the Esplanade Theatre as major entertainment venues in Medicine Hat, but information also reveals how the hockey rink has failed to meet expectations over the past six years. Operations during the past two years – when it was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!You don’t necessarily need the bunny to have a good Easter
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 29th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com As Easter approaches, a local bunny rescue organization is encouraging Hatters to do their research and consider the long-term commitment pet ownership requires, before adopting a bunny. “One of our biggest concerns is that people are impulse buying,” Amanda Hennessey, Bunny Run Rabbit Rescue president, told the News. “You see a cute little bunny ... Read More »
1 responseBalloon foils power for 350 Hatters
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 29th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A foil balloon caused more than 350 addresses to lose power on March 25, when it connected with a power line near Kingsway Avenue. After one unsuccessful attempt to remove the balloon, crews were able to restore power to the area approximately two hours after the initial contact. In light of the incident, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair of garages damaged in weekend fire
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 29th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Police are investigating what caused a fire that damaged two detached garages in Ross Glen on Sunday morning. Police and fire crews were called to the back alley of Ross Haven Court at about 6:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. Substantial damage to the siding and some structural components was observed at the scene Monday, ... Read More »
1 responseCity receives ‘encouraging’ interest in Monarch Theatre
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 29th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Eight expressions of interest were filed with the city regarding of the Monarch Theatre – an “encouraging number” according to top officials at city hall who will now launch a more formal process to purchase or lease the historic Second Street movie house. “It’s very exciting, and I’m looking forward to seeing some creative ... Read More »
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