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Third Street construction on schedule and moving to next stage
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 26th, 2024
A busy Third Street SE intersection was reopened Thursday after a summer of construction. The intersection of Third Street and Fifth Avenue reopened in the evening as the Third Street downtown utility and surface upgrades project remains on schedule and nears the next stage, the city says. Traffic on the 400 block of Third Street ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith cancels Hat visit due to fires
By Collin Gallant on July 26th, 2024
@@CollinGallant The worsening wildfire situation that forced the evacuation of Jasper caused Premier Danielle Smith to cancel a number of appearances Thursday at the Medicine Hat Stampede. The Brooks-Medicine Hat MLA was scheduled to be the honorary parade marshal in Thursday morning’s Medicine Hat Stampede parade, give an address to the Stampede president’s lunch on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat was provincial hot spot on Wednesday, nearly breaks last year’s record-setting July 24
By Medicine Hat News on July 26th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The Hat was the hottest spot in the province Wednesday as temperatures climbed to 38.3C at 6 p.m. that day, and not far behind was Irvine (38C) and Seven Persons (38.1C), according to Environment Canada. Medicine Hat just missed setting a new record for July 24, set in 2023 at 38.9C. Heavy heat blanketed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A number of global factors causing price jumps at the pumps: GasBuddy
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 26th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Gas prices in Medicine Hat are climbing as some stations are charging more than $1.64 per litre. According to GasBuddy.com the cheapest place to fill up in the city is $1.49.9 per litre at the pumps of Costco, but only for members. Gas King, located at 642 Kingsway Ave., is three cents higher at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Keep yourself and your family safe from bite risks this summer
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 26th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com AHS is encouraging caution in regards to insect and animal bites this summer, and has shared a few pieces of advice to keep people and their families safe. Insects can carry viruses and diseases in Alberta. West Nile is an infection spread by mosquitoes that can affect the brain and cause flu-like symptoms, while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pre-loaded wristbands at midway less than magical
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 26th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The “magic money” system used by West Coast Amusements during its visit to the city as part of the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede has been met with a mixed reception. The system replaces the handling of cash at all games and food stands that come with WCA. While debit and credit cards are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County standing by to send fire crew, vehicle to Jasper
By Medicine Hat News on July 26th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Cypress County fire officials were awaiting final orders Thursday afternoon to deploy a wildfire fighting vehicle and a crew to man it to aid in the Jasper area, officials told the News. Fire chief Jason Lytton told the News a request for additional resources was received on Wednesday night as the situation in Jasper ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Altered parade route doesn’t dampen Stampede spirit
By Collin Gallant on July 26th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A shorter route made for deeper crowds and fine parade on Thursday morning, according to Medicine Hat Stampede parade director Byron Cavan, who also happens to be the board president of the whole show now blanketing the city. This year the parade took an abridged route to avoid construction on Third Street. This year, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Updated: Fires keep premier from Hat Stampede appearance
By Collin Gallant on July 25th, 2024
Medicine Hat News The worsening wildfire situation that forced the evacuation of Jasper caused Premier Danielle Smith to cancel a number of appearances today at the Medicine Hat Stampede, her staff announced this morning. Holding back tears, Smith led a press briefing at about 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. “We’ve all see on of the news ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge to review mayor, councillor workload as city continues significant growth
By Medicine Hat News on July 25th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews LETHBRIDGE Lethbridge city council could order a review of workload and compensation and resources available to the city’s full-time mayor and councillors, which are officially considered 20-hour per week positions. A motion by Coun. Jenn Schmidt-Rempel calls for a review of workload, expectations and resourcing for elected officials, with details finalized after staff study ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Author speaks on Jason Kenney’s legacy, detailed in new book about the former premier
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 25th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With his new book, Kenneyisms, new author and longtime Alberta journalist Jeremy Appel returned to Medicine Hat on Tuesday evening to share some of his findings on the former premier’s rise to power and his legacy. The city is a space where he spent many of his formative years as a journalist, said Appel, ... Read More »
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