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How to avoid the summer slide: Keep your kids reading as much as possible
By Peggy Revell on July 5th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell The summer slide — no, it’s not a trip down the play equipment at the park. It’s how children over the summer can slide back on the skills and development from the school year past. “There’s a fair amount of research that suggest that over the summer holidays, school-aged kids lose a little ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede challenges businesses to compete in store decorating contest
By Peggy Revell on July 5th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The deadline for local businesses to show their competitive and Stampede spirit by participating in the annual store decorating contest is drawing close. “I’m issuing a challenge to all businesses in Medicine Hat and surrounding area to join in this fun activity, and to remember your business along with the (Stampede) is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council opts for small utility fee
By Collin Gallant on July 4th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant City councillors have voted to cut a proposed utility fee in half — and re-evaluate its existence in 2022 — and use more money from projected energy dividends to balance the next four-year city budget. That stance, taken Monday after two weeks of behind-the-scenes talks, was approved by an 8-1 vote, with only ... Read More »
1 responseProvincial cap needed for power price in July
By Collin Gallant on July 4th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Power prices will be capped across the province in July while the cost of natural gas in Medicine Hat also jumped, according to rates posted Tuesday by the city-owned utility. Local electricity rates that are set against a provincial average moved up for the month with customers paying a maximum legislated rate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City, county ink fire deal
By Collin Gallant on July 4th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The City of Medicine Hat and Cypress county have a new fire service agreement after 18 months of negotiations, during which time a new county fire station was created and a response map redrawn. City councillors on Tuesday endorsed a new agreement, which like previous pacts, sees city fire crews and equipment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire chiefs named Stampede parade marshals
By Peggy Revell on July 4th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat and Cypress County’s fire chiefs will be this year’s Stampede parade marshals. Firefighting is a “profoundly important” service to the community, says Jim McArthur, general manager of the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede, on this year’s decision to have the county’s fire chief Kelly Meyer and Medicine Hat chief Brian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UPDATE: Police catch man who allegedly robbed Shoppers then fled police
By Peggy Revell on July 4th, 2018
UPDATE: Police say they have arrested suspect in the robbery and flight from police. A person matching the description of Graeme Illingsworth was spotted by a member of the community in the area of 19 Street NE. Police were dispatched to the area and the suspect was spotted trying to re-enter a multi-dwelling complex on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff man killed in collision west of Calgary
By Peggy Revell on July 4th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A 61-year-old man from Redcliff is dead following a collision Monday on the Trans-Canada Highway west of Calgary. Police report that the fatal collision occurred on Morley Road and Bear Hills overpass, when at approximately 12: 30 p.m., a sedan travelling eastbound was struck by an east-bound semi. The adult male driver ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP candidacy hopeful not your ‘typical politician’
By Gillian Slade on July 4th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Carbon tax, business regulations and the provincial debt are the three most important issues facing Albertans, says the latest contestant seeking the United Conservative Party nomination in the Brooks-Medicine Hat riding. Dinah Hiebert says as she has been knocking on doors, citizens are saying carbon tax is the No. 1 issue because ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local fire chiefs to lead Stampede parade
By Peggy Revell on July 3rd, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Medicine Hat and Cypress County’s fire chiefs will be this year’s Stampede parade marshals. Firefighting is a “profoundly important” service to the community, said Jim McArthur, general manager of the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede, about this year’s decision to have the county’s fire chief Kelly Meyer and Medicine Hat chief Brian Stauth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Esplanade’s newest exhibit explores hunting over the past 10,000 years
By Mo Cranker on July 3rd, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker From now through Nov. 3, the Esplanade is the place for local hunting enthusiasts. The Esplanade’s latest museum exhibit, ‘The Hunt’, is currently on display and tells the story of all things hunting. “It’s a look at hunting and wildlife conservation in southern Alberta,” said museum technician and researcher Tom Hulit, who was ... Read More »
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