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COVID Cruise-in movie series is all 80s movies for drive-in lovers
By Alberta Newspaper Group on July 4th, 2020
The COVID Cruise-in IG Wealth Management outdoor movie series brings multiple 1980s films to the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Grounds for people to view from the comfort of their cars this summer. The first film, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, plays tonight, Pulp Fiction on July 11, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County of Warner now at 39 active cases, Alberta Health says no added risk to general public yet
By GILLIAN SLADE on July 4th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade There has been a sudden and significant spike in the number of COVID cases in the County of Warner. A week ago Alberta Health was still reporting that there had been no cases of COVID in the County of Warner since the start of the pandemic. Then it all changed rapidly. According to Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City set to start reopening Family Leisure centre next week
By Medicine Hat News on July 4th, 2020
City administrators say they are on track with a plan to open portions of the Family Leisure Centre to the public on Monday. The Cenovus Arena and South Country fitness floor will be available for bookings and use beginning next week as the facility reopens after months of pandemic-related restrictions. Other areas are scheduled to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC education grads lend helping hands through pandemic
By MO CRANKER on July 4th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker With K-12 schools being closed in March, it was looking like an early end to practicums for Medicine Hat College education students. Facing uncertain times and closed classrooms, graduating students from MHC began helping teachers gather resources to send to parents. Students in the education program also worked with their mentor teachers to spend ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local skaters rejoice in Beat the Heat, albeit a smaller one
By MO CRANKER on July 4th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker While many had their Canada Day plans cancelled this year, local skateboarders were able to keep their favourite July tradition alive. Wednesday marked the 11th annual Beat the Heat competition, an event that looked different this year compared to the last few. “We only really had a week and a half to put this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health Canada approves certain serology testing for doctor-use only
By GILLIAN SLADE on July 4th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Although Alberta Health will not be offering the general public the option of serology testing, Health Canada has approved some tests for use by doctors. “Authorized testing devices for COVID-19 that indicate point of care could be used by doctors to test their patients in their office,” said Geoffroy Legault-Thivierge, spokesperson for Health Canada. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!River level subsides after rise
By GILLIAN SLADE on July 4th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Early Friday morning there were already signs of the water level in the South Saskatchewan River subsiding in Medicine Hat. Alberta Environment predicted there would be a rise of 40 cm on Thursday night. At 2 p.m. on Thursday afternoon the depth was 4.719 metres. A darker edge of the river bank early Friday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff Bakery expands to the Hat with downtown spot
By Alberta Newspaper Group on July 4th, 2020
Medicine Hat residents that made the trip to the Redcliff Bakery for their delicious baked goods are having their trip shortened, as a second location is opening in the downtown core of the Gas City. The search for a Medicine Hat location began a year ago, and it was only a couple of months ago ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power costs rising but nothing like most summers
By Medicine Hat News on July 3rd, 2020
Power prices will rise in July for Medicine Hatters, but are still hampered by decreased demand across the province and sit well below electric rates from the past two summers. Power consumers can expect lower costs than usual during one of the highest-use periods due to air-conditioning, but power producers, including the City of Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Late start not hurting Farmers Market enthusiasm
By MO CRANKER on July 2nd, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Despite having to push back the opening day due to COVID-19, Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Farmers Markets have been well attended so far. The markets have been running for a few weeks and are featuring everyone’s favourite local vendors. “In our estimation, they’re going well,” said general manager Jim MacArthur. “We’ve been hearing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public invited to offer feedback on proposed solar play in Cypress County
By Medicine Hat News on July 2nd, 2020
Public input is being sought into a proposal to build a solar power array northeast of Medicine Hat in Cypress County. The Alberta Utilities Commission will accept written submissions until July 22 regarding the “Chappice Lake Solar” facility – a proposed photovoltaic solar panel array that would comprise one quarter-section east of Bowmanton, Alta., and ... Read More »
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