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South Railway lane reduction from Sixth to Kingsway is underway
By Gillian Slade on August 4th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Westbound traffic on S. Railway Street has been reduced to one lane from Sixth Street to the Kingsway Avenue intersection. Eastbound South Railway traffic is detoured onto Sixth Street to and from Kingsway. Traffic east of Sixth Street is open to two-way traffic. Motorists and pedestrians are reminded to obey all traffic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘It’s a public health crisis’ Health minister urges need for safe consumption sites; agrees more can be done for other patients
By Gillian Slade on August 3rd, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Supervised consumption sites are saving hundreds of lives but help is also needed to cover the expenses incurred by those with Type 1 Diabetes, says the Minister of Health. “To a parent who has lost a child to overdose, or a child who has lost a parent to overdose, this is something ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drone operators not always rule aware
By Gillian Slade on August 3rd, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A WestJet flight approaching the Edmonton airport encountered a drone the size of a pallet at an altitude of about 1,200 metres, it has been reported. Police are investigating. In Medicine Hat, Insp. Joe West says police have responded to 20 calls about drones in the past 18 months. “They are usually ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events aim to get Hatters in touch with trails
By Mo Cranker on August 3rd, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is holding two free events in the coming days, and organizers are hoping Hatters get out on the trails to see their city. Sunday’s event is called Bike the Bridges and will have Hatters make their way through various parts of the city on their bike. “We want ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senior expresses approval of shrinking dog park
By Medicine Hat News on August 3rd, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel While many Hatters have expressed disappointment with the city’s proposal to limit the off-leash dog walking space at Kin Coulee Park, Erika Bauer says it’s been a long time coming. Bauer, 76, cycles and hikes frequently in Kin Coulee, along with her husband, Burt. “I’m a senior citizen and I’m not too excited ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Construction work on city’s north side will force detours
By Gillian Slade on August 3rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News Effective Tuesday the intersection at Division Avenue and Eighth Street NE will be closed for replacement of the water and sanitary mains. Work is likely to continue until Sept. 21. Due to the extensive nature of the work, traffic will be diverted to meet safety requirements. Businesses on Eighth Street NW will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canalta Centre job fair will teach resume writing and possibly land attendees immediate employment
By Medicine Hat News on August 3rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Canalta Centre is hosting a job search and resume writing workshop on Aug. 9 from 3-7 p.m. in conjunction with SMG Canada and the Academy of Learning. The Academy of Learning workshops will run every hour for half an hour at 3, 4, 5 and 6 p.m. They will be set ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spitz plant is on the market
By None on August 3rd, 2018
Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers It has been a week since the Spitz plant near Bow Island was listed on the real estate market for a price tag of $2 million, and there has been strong interest in the business community. Employees at the plant worked their last day on July 12 after PepsiCo announced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge orders mental health assessment after accused causes disturbance in court
By Jeremy Appel on August 3rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News A man charged with mischief who repeatedly interrupted the judge and duty counsel during his appearance at Medicine Hat Provincial Court on Thursday has been ordered to undergo a mental health assessment. Lee Arnold Clark, who also faces charges of methamphetamine possession and failure to comply with appearance notice for refusing to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Expenses high for Alberta’s diabetics
By Gillian Slade on August 2nd, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Albertans with Type 1 Diabetes incur expenses on an ongoing basis to test their blood levels many times a day and inject insulin to manage the disease. Without a private medical insurance plan the costs are significant on an ongoing basis. Insulin can control the disease but does not cure it. Testing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Summer temperatures peaking power usage
By Gillian Slade on August 2nd, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade As the summer heat increases during the day, so has power consumption. On Monday morning the peak customer load was about 130 megawatts ,and by the afternoon had increased to 194.5, says Travis Tuchscherer, the city’s manager of asset optimization. “Our peak is usually around suppertime, around 5 o’clock,” said Tuchscherer. That’s ... Read More »
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