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Politicians disappointed by pipeline ruling
By Gillian Slade on September 1st, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Local politicians and oil and gas sector officials say the Trans Mountain Pipeline decision threatens our economy and is driving away foreign investment. “It seems to me that a threat to our economic future comes into question,” said Bob Wanner NDP MLA for Medicine Hat. “The key point is we need to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Climate plan decision will not impact region’s wind farm development
By Collin Gallant on September 1st, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant An announcement that Alberta stay on the sidelines of a Pan-Canadian climate action plan won’t mean an end to carbon levy, but also won’t halt wind farm development that local economists say are key for Alberta’s southeast. But, a vow to halt participation until Ottawa moves the Trans Mountain Pipeline project could prevent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two park projects slightly delayed
By Gillian Slade on September 1st, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The planned boat launch in Harlow and a new playground on Valleyview Drive SW will be slightly delayed, says the City’s parks and recreation department. A South Saskatchewan River recreation picnic viewpoint and a non-motorized floating dock, with construction planned to commence last fall and be completed this spring, only has a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thursday night shows coming to the Monarch in Sept.
By Jeremy Appel on September 1st, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Medicine Hat’s landmark Monarch Theatre will be start offering Thursday night screenings starting Sept. 13. This makes the cinema open five days a week now — Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For the inaugural Thursday, tickets will be $6, as they are every Sunday and Wednesday. After that they will be $8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Good weather coming for summer’s final weekend
By Jeremy Appel on September 1st, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Environment Canada’s senior meteorologist says the weather is looking “pretty good” for the final weekend of summer. The weekend will be fairly sunny, although there’s a 30 per cent chance of rain tomorrow, which Dave Phillips said isn’t significant. “I don’t even carry an umbrella for 30 per cent, so don’t fret about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Sept. 3-9
By Medicine Hat News on September 1st, 2018
Sept. 3 — Medicine Hat and District Labour Council BBQ, Riverside Veterans’ Memorial Park, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 4 — Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 5 — Market in the Park, Carriage House, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 5 — Substance Loss Support Group, MH Public Library, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 6 — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City notebook: Insert corny pot pun here
By Collin Gallant on September 1st, 2018
It’s been a wild ride toward pot legalization over the past year. A glimpse of just how wild was given to News readers this week when the paper revealed that a bidding war between two national retail interests resulted in an unrelated bank being initially approved to sell cannabis. It’s sort of a complicated tale, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tories ready to take on Trudeau: Motz
By Jeremy Appel on September 1st, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel After the Conservative party convention in Halifax last week, Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner MP Glen Motz says the Tories are united and ready to take on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in 2019. “That was loud and clear,” he said. Motz insists Quebec MP Maxime Bernier, who announced he was leaving the party on the eve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Government hoping to help addicts seek help
By Gillian Slade on September 1st, 2018
Medicine Hat News In recognition of international opioid awareness day, the Minister of Health, Sarah Hoffman, said the government is working closely with service providers to raise awareness and foster greater understanding so that people who use substances feel comfortable reaching out for help without fear of shame or stigma. “My heart goes out to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Car becomes lodged in house near Coaldale
By Medicine Hat News on August 31st, 2018
RCMP say a mother and child are lucky to be safe after a car swerved off a highway near Coaldale and broadsided their home on Thursday afternoon. The vehicle, a grey 2005 Pontiac Vibe was being driving by a 70-year-old female on Highway 512 when if left the roadway just after noon. It passed through ... Read More »
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