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Seniors 75 and up can book vaccine appointments starting today at 8 a.m.
By Medicine Hat News on February 24th, 2021
Starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, those 75 years old or older can book an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. To get an appointment time for the first and second dose – given 32-42 days apart – call HealthLink 811. It will also be possible to book a vaccine appointment online: https://www.alberta.ca/covid19-vaccine.aspx To book ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cancarb expansion adds 9,000 tonnes to annual production
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 24th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Cancarb has completed its expansion, the Medicine Hat-based manufacturer announced Monday. Work to add a sixth carbon black production unit, at a stated cost of $40 million, began in 2019 and is now boosting output at the Brier Park facility by 20 per cent. “The project was planned, constructed and commissioned safely utilizing more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medalta launches online 50/50 draw to raise funds
By MO CRANKER on February 24th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Medicine Hat’s Historic Clay District is hosting a 50/50 draw to raise funds for its operating costs. Medalta just recently launched the raffle and already has a pot of more than $3,000. The total raised will be split between the winner and Medalta. In a Facebook post from a few days ago, Medalta explained ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City reveals statement to recognize First Nations, but won’t read it much
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 24th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council will be asked next week to approve a local statement that recognizes First Nations, but doesn’t mention specific treaties and would only be used in certain circumstances. A final draft of a “Statement of Acknowledgement, Respect and Recognition” was presented to this week’s public services committee and could be approved at Monday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Gleaners ship thousands of meals to multiple countries
By Medicine Hat News on February 23rd, 2021
The Prairie Gleaners have been hard at work these past few months, shipping off thousands of meals across the globe. In November, the Gleaners partnered with Faith Missions Inc. to send 1,120 bags of dehydrated food to the Ukraine. In December, the organization send 9,200 kilograms of food to the Dominican Republic. The shipment equalled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grain train derails near Bow Island
By Medicine Hat News on February 23rd, 2021
A train that was transporting grain derailed near Bow Island on Sunday. A spokesperson for CP says it happened about 11 a.m. east of Bow Island with 14 cars filled with grain being derailed. “There were no injuries to the crew and no public safety concerns. After all track repairs were made and safety inspections ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More power: Hut 8 to explore adding its own power production at Alberta sites
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 23rd, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Looking to capitalize on the rocketing price of Bitcoin, Hut 8 will explore adding its own power production at sites in Alberta. The dataprocessing company, which is already the biggest power buyer in the City of Medicine Hat, announced Monday it was in talks with Validus Power Systems to potentially add on-site, cleaner power ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wind storm causes little damage
By Medicine Hat News on February 23rd, 2021
The wind huffed and puffed but in the end caused very little damage locally, the city says. From early Sunday afternoon and through the night the wind gusted up to 84 km/h at Medicine Hat Regional Airport, according to Environment Canada’s website. Trees swayed and bent but very few broke. “Though it is early in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patterson Grain to offer crop input and protection from Dunmore terminal
By Medicine Hat News on February 23rd, 2021
Paterson Grain will begin offering crop input and protection services from its Dunmore terminal in time for planting this season, company officials have told the News. A new 100-by-150-foot warehouse is now being built at the site, located east of the hamlet of Dunmore on Highway No. 1, which would add sales and deliveries of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local couple wins $1 million on Western Max ticket
By Medicine Hat News on February 20th, 2021
A Medicine Hat couple is $1 million richer after discovering their Western Max ticket was a winner. John and Annalee Wagner were running errands recently when they checked their ticket and found it to be a $1-million winner. “We were shocked,” said Annalee in a release from the AGLC. “It felt so surreal.” “It’s definitely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vaccine rollout hindered by Ottawa: Barnes
By Medicine Hat News on February 20th, 2021
All Albertans between the ages of 65 and 74 could have access to a COVID-19 vaccination by April depending on supply, Premier Jason Kenney announced Friday. A local MLA says depending on the federal government for that supply of vaccine is not working. “Ottawa has prevented Alberta and other provinces from internationally obtaining vaccines. Our ... Read More »
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