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City council looking into controversial coal proposal
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 20th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat city council will consider lending its voice to opposition of a coal mining proposal near the headwaters of the South Saskatchewan river basin. The proposed Grassy Mountain coal mine would be located in the Crowsnest Pass, just north of the town of Blairmore. Mayor Ted Clugston said Monday that the issue has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPCA’s director anticipates a strong 2021 for the organization
By MO CRANKER on January 20th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The new shelter director at the Medicine Hat SPCA is approaching 2021 with optimism. The SPCA hired Tom Carney last April as the pandemic was becoming reality. Since joining the shelter, he says he is doing his best to work with the community and to serve the needs of animals. “I wasn’t around before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City awaits provincial orders on COVID
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 20th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Albertans and Hatters can expect “an eventful week” according to city officials regarding health restrictions to battle the coronavirus, while warning against expecting widely relaxed rules. City director of emergency management Merrick Brown told council in an update on Monday that figures of new cases across Alberta and the region are pointing downward, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elder abuse more complex, harder to track
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 20th, 2021
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The number of reported cases of elder abuse over the past year is similar to other years, but that could be just the tip of the iceberg. Shantel Ottenbreit, community resource worker for the city, says the fact that many have made the extra effort to reach out during the difficult circumstances of a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks RCMP seek suspects in string of graffiti
By Medicine Hat News on January 19th, 2021
Mounties in Brooks are tracking down taggers who have gone on a graffiti spree this month. The detachment announced Monday it is looking for those responsible for spray painting a number of businesses in the city with crude references to feminine hygiene products, animals as well as “U.S.A.,” and “C.I.A.” Officials say the vandalism, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS hosting free online session regarding screen time for children
By Medicine Hat News on January 19th, 2021
Alberta Health Services is hosting a free online session to help parents set limits on screen time for children. AHS says the information session is for parents, caregivers and influencers of children and youth to learn how to help youth safely navigate the online world. Who’s In the Driver’s Seat? Finding Balance in our Family’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!KXL-area mayors wonder what comes next
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 19th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant After waiting years for construction to begin on the Keystone XL expansion, local officials along the route in southeast Alberta and southwest Saskatchewan are wondering this week about its potential shutdown. U.S. president-elect Joe Biden is expected to follow through on a campaign promise and cancel a presidential permit for the cross-national oil pipeline ... Read More »
1 responseDangerous situation safely defused by police
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on January 19th, 2021
mccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken A man has been taken into custody and is awaiting formal criminal charges following a brief standoff with police in an isolated area south of Smelter Avenue and Factory Street on Monday afternoon. At approximately 9:30 a.m., Medicine Hat Police Service received a report of a male in distress who was a possible danger ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CCDA’s future will have to wait
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 19th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The seemingly age-old question about what to do to improve the City Centre Development Agency will have to wait another two weeks for an answer. But, the parties involved in an hour-long public hearing and council debate on Monday aren’t sure about what will come forward at that time. The annual issue of passing ... Read More »
1 responseDangerous Dunmore highway intersection finally gets traffic lights
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 19th, 2021
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The intersection of Trans-Canada Highway and Eagle Butte Road in Dunmore, where a number of serious collisions occurred over the years, now has traffic lights. “I think it’s going to be a huge benefit …,” said Cypress County Deputy Reeve Richard Oster. “I’m quite pleased that they’ve been finally installed. It was a long ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown store offers space to young entrepreneurs
By MO CRANKER on January 19th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker A local business owner is allowing young entrepreneurs to display their work on her shelves. Top Notch Custom Kreations owner Shannon Deveau is happy to encourage young Hatters to get creative and start their own businesses. “At the moment we have eight young entrepreneurs selling different stuff at the store,” she said. “All of ... Read More »
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