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MVC on TCH causes traffic delay
By Medicine Hat News on December 31st, 2021
Medicine Hat police attended to a motor vehicle collision on the westbound lane of the Trans-Canada Highway on Thursday morning. The collision occurred near the South Saskatchewan River bridge. Police reported no injuries. Debris was cleared and the Trans-Canada reopened by early Thursday afternoon... Read More »
1 responseMHPS reminds public to plan ahead on New Year’s
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 30th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat police are reminding the public to celebrate responsibly this New Year’s and to dress for cold temperatures, if going out. “We will be out and about,” Staff Sgt. Ryan Thorburn told the News. “We will definitely be checking on impaired driving throughout the weekend … We put extra officers (who will) use ... Read More »
1 responseYear in Review: 2021 dominated by COVID and change at city hall
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 30th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant While 2021 might not have seen the corner turned in the COVID-19 pandemic, it may go down as a watershed year at Medicine Hat city hall. A major cost-cutting program nullified a tax increase and basically filled a long-standing structural budget deficit left by long-gone natural gas profits. The city also completed an eight-year-old ... Read More »
2 responsesRestaurant owners prepare for unpredictable New Year’s Eve
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 30th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Restaurants throughout the city are getting ready for New Year’s, however some business owners have found it difficult to prepare due to unpredictable dining numbers and new COVID-19 protocol. “Honestly, with COVID I don’t even know what Friday is going to be like,” Chad Jacobs, owner and operator of TJ’s Pizza, told the News. ... Read More »
1 responseFew issues for city and crews during cold snap
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 30th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews City officials are reporting few significant problems despite extremely cold conditions this week in Medicine Hat, but say there are still challenges to keeping roads in passable shape and utility systems working. “We’ve operated well considering the cold,” said Boyd Mostoway, operators manager with Medicine Hat Power and Water. “There haven’t been any upsets ... Read More »
1 responseBitter cold temperatures have tow trucks working OT
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 29th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The windchill grazed minus-50C in Medicine Hat on Tuesday morning as extreme cold gripped southern Alberta. That led to nearly deserted streets at dawn, but also lots of calls for tow-truck service. “We’re pulling our hair out, but should be caught up by the afternoon,” said Willie Langille of Willie’s Towing, who said even ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Regional Briefs: Water supply will be an issue for Saskatchewan farmers in 2022
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 29th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Without an above-average snowpack on the prairies, the water supply in southern Saskatchewan will be constrained again in 2022, the Saskatchewan Water Authority stated this week in its initial spring outlook. “Exceptional drought conditions” remain in place from Leader south to Montana after an extremely dry summer and fall in 2021. Areas in that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas Bird Count sees more individuals, fewer species
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 29th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com The findings are in for Medicine Hat’s 40th annual Christmas Bird Count. Through the count a total of 25,210 birds were observed – a 27 per cent increase from 2020 – however only 45 species were seen, lower than previous years. “It is something to note going forward,” park interpreter Marty Drut told the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year in Review: Medicine Hat below average for severe crime in 2021
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 29th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat once again falls below the provincial average for severe crimes on Alberta’s Crime Severity Index, sitting at 78.78 in the 2020 fiscal year, compared to Alberta’s average of 107.36. However, the lower ranking doesn’t mean crime is nonexistent in the Medicine Hat. The News looks back at crime, policing and community issues ... Read More »
2 responsesSalvation Army’s Centre of Hope returns to regular hours today
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 29th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com As Medicine Hat endures extreme low temperatures, officials at the local Salvation Army are working to ensure no one is left in the cold. “My No. 1 priority right now is that no one dies,” Mickey Daily, Centre of Hope’s temporary supervisor, told the News. “It’s all about safety and people getting out of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Year’s celebrations vary around the world
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 29th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Celebrations will be taking place around the world Friday to welcome in the New Year. As we await 2022, the News takes a look at what the New Year means to populations across the globe. EL SALVADOR In El Salvador, New Year’s is called Noche Vieja, which means ‘Old Night.’ Noche Vieja celebrations begin ... Read More »
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