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Storm brings power outage to 10K residences
By Mo Cranker on April 28th, 2019
Medicine Hat News Around 10,000 Hat residences were without power Saturday night and part of Sunday morning after a winter storm swept through the city. High winds and snowfall caused a number of trees to collapse and take power lines down with them, says superintendent of stations and equipment Tyler Masson. “We ended up having ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supersonic UAVs to be launched at CFB Suffield
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 27th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Unmanned aerial vehicles flying at supersonic speed will be launched this summer at CFB Suffield, says Atlantis Research Laboratories’ Avro Division in Medicine Hat. The Avro Mark X, with the appearance of a sleek jet, is 22 feet long, weighs a thousand pounds and can carry a load of 500 kilograms. There are obvious ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Walk on May 11 will raise money in hopes of curing Type 1 diabetes
By Medicine Hat News on April 27th, 2019
A walk to raise funds for research to cure diabetes takes place May 11. You’re invited to participate in the Sun Life and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk to raise funds for Type 1 diabetes research. There will be a collective rally bringing together thousands of people whose lives are impacted by Type 1 diabetes. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Regional skills competition lets students show their best stuff
By Medicine Hat News on April 27th, 2019
South East Alberta’s Regional Skills Canada Competition will give students in Medicine Hat and the region a chance to show off their abilities Tuesday. Participants can compete in one of nine areas – automobile technology, baking, cabinet making, carpentry, culinary arts, hairstyling – intermediate and junior – video production and welding. Most of the competitions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mother Teresa hosting open house to provide information on upcoming STREAM program
By Medicine Hat News on April 27th, 2019
Mother Teresa School is hosting an open house Monday to inform parents about its STREAM programming that goes into effect in September. Attendees will have an opportunity to interact with teachers and students, who will present on the benefits of the program. Mother Teresa is the first school in southeastern Alberta to implement STREAM, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medalta announces hiring of new executive director
By Medicine Hat News on April 27th, 2019
Medicine Hat’s Historic Clay District is getting a new man in charge. Medalta announced Friday that Mike Onieu, who currently works at CFB Suffield, will be taking over for Aaron Nelson in July. Medalta announced in March that Nelson would be leaving the organization to pursue a new opportunity in the community. Friends of Medalta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters can expect a return to winter weather this weekend
By Medicine Hat News on April 27th, 2019
Don’t put away the toques, gloves and winter jackets just yet, Hatters. Winter weather is expected to return to the region this weekend. On Friday afternoon a winter storm watch was issued for the Medicine Hat region and the rest of southern Alberta. Environment Canada forecasts a 30 per cent chance of rain showers or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spring sun brings snakes out of their winter homes
By Alberta Newspaper Group on April 27th, 2019
As the weather warms up, snakes start slithering out of their dens to find warmth on the pavement and rocks. In the Redcliff area, species of the slithering serpents include rattlesnakes, bull snakes and garter snakes, and town officials warn trail users in the area to be extra cautious at this time of year. “Just ... Read More »
1 responseCity’s street sweeping program begins Monday
By Medicine Hat News on April 27th, 2019
The residential street sweeping program will begin Monday and could take up to six weeks to complete depending on the weather, the city says in a press release. It will be carried out by zone and residents are asked to observe temporary no-parking signs so the sweeping can be carried out more effectively for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Your golf and yard work will be on pause this weekend
By medicinehatnews on April 26th, 2019
Don’t put away the toques, gloves and winter jackets just yet, Hatters. Winter weather is expected to return to the region this weekend. Environment Canada forecasts the temperature to drop to 0 C on Friday night with a 30% chance of rain showers or flurries. The same conditions are forecast for Saturday, with a possible ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman to stand trial in unlawful confinement case
By JEREMY APPEL on April 26th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A woman is headed to trial accused in an October 2018 incident where another female was tied up, beaten, extorted and robbed. Amanda Kaye didn’t appear herself in provincial court Thursday, but defence counsel Scott Hadford entered not-guilty pleas on her behalf and elected for a Court of Queen’s Bench trial with judge alone. ... Read More »
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