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Local developer’s video game delayed until February over funding issues
By Medicine Hat News on August 4th, 2020
Time Crackers will have to wait. The Nintendo Switch video game being developed by 19-year-old Eagle Butte High School graduate Aaron Taylor was initially eying a November release. However a Kickstarter for the platformer failed to reach its funding goal – raising just $1,900 of its $30,000 target – forcing Basement Dweller Games to delay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crews locate remains of 31-year-old male swept away into river
By Ryan McCracken on August 2nd, 2020
Medicine Hat Fire Service and South East Alberta Search and Rescue have located the remains of a 31-year-old male who was reportedly swept away into the South Saskatchewan River Saturday. A release from Medicine Hat Police Service says the remains were located by the fire service at around 11:15 a.m. Sunday morning. The search began ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Best Block, Yard showcases Medicine Hat’s beauty
By Paul and Judy Howe on August 1st, 2020
You may have noticed Kiwanis signs springing up around the city on various lawns with the words Residence of the Week or Block of the Week. Behind the signs you will also have noticed how attractive the front gardens are at the particular houses. For almost 50 years, members of the Kiwanis Club of Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Book sale on in support of APARC
By MO CRANKER on August 1st, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Despite a scare from heavy rain early Friday, the annual Alberta Pound and Rescue Centres book sale was able to kick off before the weekend hit. The outdoor sale is taking place downtown at the Rite Downtown Garden Centre near the Monarch on Second Street. It will be running today and Sunday from 10-6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing weapons charges after foot patrol alerted
By Medicine Hat News on August 1st, 2020
A 31-year-old Medicine Hat man is facing charges of breaching a release order and possession of a prohibited weapon following a report made to a Medicine Hat Police Service foot patrol on Thursday afternoon. An MHPS release states that two patrol members were approached by a member of the public regarding “open air intravenous drug ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Road resurfacing begins next week
By Medicine Hat News on August 1st, 2020
Road resurfacing in numerous locations around the city commences Tuesday. – Gershaw Drive from Fourth Street SW to south of Seventh Street SW; – Seventh Street SW from Fourth Avenue to Gershaw Drive; – Sixth Avenue SW from Prospect Drive to Fifth Street; – Sixth Street SE at Fourth Avenue; – 20th Street NE from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City launches awareness campaign on tossed butts
By Medicine Hat News on August 1st, 2020
Hot and drier weather has increased the risk of fire and the city is launching a campaign to reduce the risk, particular when it comes to discarded cigarette butts. The city’s fire prevention officer, Curtis Sjodin, says a lit cigarette butt can smoulder for hours before starting a fire. “Carelessly tossed cigarette butts have been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Author hopes to help businesses back on their feet
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 1st, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade As many businesses look to regain momentum after the COVID-19 lockdown, an author in this region has identified three keys to turning things around. Dana Couillard, author of The Three-legged Stool, says the No. 1 enemy is a sense of frustration among employees. The key to addressing that can be distilled into “purpose,” which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two local pharmacies offering asymptomatic COVID-19 testing
By Gillian Slade on July 30th, 2020
Alberta Health revealed on Thursday morning that there are two pharmacies in Medicine Hat offering COVID-19 testing for people without any symptoms. The two pharmacies are Sandstone Pharmacies, 116 Carry Drive S.E. near the Alberta Health Services lab collection site and Shoppers Drug Mart 2440 Division Avenue N.W. on the opposite side of the road ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Playground inspection reveals safety concerns at Calder Road, city announces
By Medicine Hat News on July 30th, 2020
An inspection of playground equipment on Calder Road has revealed some safety concerns. The city says access to the equipment is currently restricted in order to conduct further assessment and determine a course of action... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clugston shocked that Brooks had to pay for testing
By GILLIAN SLADE on July 30th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Medicine Hat’s mayor is astounded that the City of Brooks had to pay to get its residents tested for COVID. “I did not know that and I was quite shocked,” said Mayor Ted Clugston. Brooks Mayor Barry Morishita attributes the success his city had in reducing the spread of COVID to two large-scale testing ... Read More »
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