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Riders for HALO raise more than $120K with annual Fuel Booster Poker Run
By Mo Cranker on August 13th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Riders for HALO have had quite the year in 2018. The group held its fifth annual Booster Poker Run and raised more than $100,000 for HALO. “This year’s Fuel Booster Poker Run raised $120,360,” said group president Blair Carriere. “It’s been a really great year for us and we’re excited to hand ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City employee earns high honour in his field
By Mo Cranker on August 13th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The hard work and determination keeps paying off for Carlos Osterroth. Osterroth is the manager of fleet services for the city of Medicine Hat and recently earned the Certified Automotive Fleet Manager designation, an esteemed honour in the fleet management industry, from NAFA Fleet Management Association. “Being recognized is always a great ... Read More »
1 responseEvents Calendar Aug. 13-19
By Medicine Hat News on August 13th, 2018
Aug. 12-19 — Love Week at area United Churches Aug. 13 — Tween Gaming Night at Public Library, 7-8:30 p.. Aug. 14 — Play Guides, Southview School Playground, 10-11 a.m. Aug. 14 — Medicine for the Soul Book Club, 6:30-8 p.m, Public Library. Aug. 15 — Market in the Park Carriage House, 4-8 p.m. Aug. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat breaks its mark for hottest August 10 ever recorded
By Gillian Slade on August 11th, 2018
Medicine Hat News If it felt hotter than ever Friday in Medicine Hat, don’t feel bad because, in a way, it actually was. Reported temperatures in the late afternoon made it the hottest Aug. 10 in Medicine Hat’s recorded history, breaking a 34-year mark. On Aug. 10, 1984, the temperature in the Hat was 39.0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cannabis rule amendments suggested
By Gillian Slade on August 11th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Bylaw amendments such as a licence fee of $1,000 this year for a cannabis retail store, no home delivery of the product and no mobile stores, will go before council after a recommendation from the development and infrastructure committee this week. The licence fee would increase to $1,020 next year and $1,040 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat records hottest August day in more than three decades
By Gillian Slade on August 11th, 2018
Medicine Hat News If it felt hotter than ever Friday in Medicine Hat, don’t feel bad because, in a way, it actually was. Reported temperatures in the late afternoon made it the hottest Aug. 10 in Medicine Hat’s recorded history, breaking a 34-year mark. On Aug. 10, 1984, the temperature in the Hat was 39.0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another berm nears completion, just one to go
By Gillian Slade on August 11th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Two of the final three berms to provide protection from flood waters are close to completion, with the third expected to be constructed in 2019. The first phase berm, considered to be “substantively complete,” starts at the end of the Lions Park berm, near the Heritage Pavilion in Strathcona Island Park, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Case of man accused of selling meth while out on bail adjourned to Sept. 14
By Jeremy Appel on August 11th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A man accused of trafficking methamphetamine while out on bail for other drug charges made a brief appearance at the Court of the Queen’s Bench in Medicine Hat on Friday. Jason Claude Tremblay, 41, was supposed to enter a plea, but the matter was adjourned to Sept. 14, when he is expected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Demonstrators outside courthouse greet man accused of inciting hate
By Medicine Hat News on August 11th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Anti-racist demonstrators congregated outside Medicine Hat Provincial Court on Thursday for the first court appearance of Loki Hulgaard, who was arrested earlier this week for inciting hatred and possessing illegal firearms. “I have no hate for anyone,” Hulgaard, 35, said outside the courthouse, where he made a brief appearance before having his case ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library and Interpretive Program unveil summer StoryWalk at Police Point Park
By Mo Cranker on August 11th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Public Library and the Interpretive Program are opening a new StoryWalk on a trail at Police Point Park, open to the public as of 2 p.m. Sunday. StoryWalks are held in more than 50 countries around the world and two new stories are held locally each year. This summer’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Instagram for nature’ app will allow users to receive wildlife identification
By Jeremy Appel on August 11th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The Edmonton-based Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute has developed a new “Instagram for nature” app. Naturelynx allows users to take a photo of wildlife at any Alberta park, upload it and have an expert identify the species within 48 hours. Tara Narwani, a director at the ABMI, says the main purpose of the app ... Read More »
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