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City’s remaining gas wells will make money
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 29th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Stronger prices and supply concerns are providing a merry Christmas for Alberta’s beleaguered natural gas producers, who say happy days will likely continue into 2022. That includes the City of Medicine Hat, where officials say after a painful, years-long process to shut down 80 per cent of its once mighty shallow gas portfolio, what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year in Review: A rollercoaster 2021 for local school divisions
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 28th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com As we close the books on another year affected by the ongoing pandemic, superintendents of all three Medicine Hat School Divisions spoke to the News about the challenges and successes of 2021. Mark Davidson, superintendent of Medicine Hat Public School Division, said “the pandemic has had an impact on every aspect of school life, ... Read More »
2 responsesProvince reminds citizens to be vigilant during extreme cold
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 28th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com The province is warning Albertans to stay vigilant if spending time outside in the current extreme cold weather, particularly those who work outdoors. “Cold weather is a fact of life in Alberta and can affect workplace health and safety,” said Labour and Immigration Minister Tyler Shandro, in a Dec. 23 release. Albertans are encouraged ... Read More »
1 responseNew Year’s Eve Fest at Big Marble Go Centre cancelled
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 28th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Following the Government of Alberta’s implementation of new COVID-19 protocol on Dec. 24, the Big Marble Go Centre’s New Year’s Eve Fest has been cancelled. The event was scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. on Dec. 31. While the event is no longer being held due to limits on the number of individuals who ... Read More »
1 responseRoad to reopening recreation centres laid out for 2022
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 24th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The wheels are in motion to reopen two recreation facilities in 2022 after city council approved new money to operate the Moose arena and Crestwood pool during budget deliberations this week, the city parks and recreation department announced Wednesday. Both were closed along with all city rec facilities in the spring of 2020 under ... Read More »
1 responseGood news, everyone: A look back on 2021’s happiest headlines
By KENDALL KING on December 24th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com When 2021 began, many individuals had hopes for a better year than 2020. Unfortunately, over the past 12 months, news headlines were often bogged down with stories of sickness, conflict and uncertainty. Nonetheless, there still existed positive stories both locally and around the world. Here are a collection of some of Medicine Hat and ... Read More »
1 responseHidden Valley Ski Resort to open Jan. 6
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON on December 24th, 2021
After months of uncertainty, Hidden Valley Ski Hill is set to open Jan. 6, as confirmed through the ski hill’s Facebook page last week. The province has taken over operations this season but plans to reopen bids to find a new operator for the hill. The Elkwater Ski Club was instrumental in getting the hill ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City releases updated plans for northwest industrial park
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 24th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Updated plans for a new industrial park in the city’s northwest would include a review zone including the Medicine Hat Speedway and other several facilities on city land operated by non-profit clubs. Those groups initially objected to the “NW Industrial” park proposal in November stating it put their long-term viability in jeopardy after nearly ... Read More »
1 responseHatters give retailers their best effort at Christmas spirit
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 24th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Retailers in Medicine Hat are reporting that Hatters are getting into the spirit of Christmas despite new worry about the coronavirus and lingering worry about the economy. Restaurants and bars will be subject to some new health restrictions that come into effect on Christmas Eve, but retail stores are operating under existing conditions in ... Read More »
1 responseVaccines reportedly run low in the Hat
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 24th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Several vaccination sites in Medicine Hat have run out or are running low on the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, claim Hatters and site staff. The main vaccination site for the city is Higdon Hall on Medicine Hat Stampede & Exhibition grounds, however several pharmacies are also offering the shots. On Thursday morning, a News reader ... Read More »
1 responseYear in Review: A year of tragic discoveries for Canada and its Indigenous peoples
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 24th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com While the pandemic and elections were prominent in the public eye this year, a series of unforgettable discoveries took hold beginning in May 2021. Canada rearranged itself around the discovery of unmarked graves and what that meant for Indigenous people, the history of their ancestors and the nation as a whole. On May 28, ... Read More »
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