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Five evacuated in Forty Mile due to canal flooding
By Kerri Sandford on April 18th, 2018
Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers Flood waters overtopped the St. Mary’s River Irrigation District’s (SMRID) main canal overnight Monday according to the County of Forty Mile’s director of emergency management Stewart Payne. SMRID, as a result, evacuated five people from a home west of the Forty Mile Park. “They were lower today in the main ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!State of emergency remains in effect for Taber due to flooding
By Kerri Sandford on April 18th, 2018
Dave Mabell Lethbridge Heralddmabell@lethbridgeherald.com While southern Alberta crews continue the battle against overland flooding, officials have issued warnings about additional dangers. Landowners who depend on cisterns and wells which have been flooded are being warned not to use the water — but to consider it contaminated. Owners are, meanwhile, being asked not to pump water ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Attempted murder charges laid against Lethbridge man who fired into residence
By Kerri Sandford on April 18th, 2018
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Police have laid four charges of attempted murder against a 32-year-old man who shot multiple times with a rifle into a Lethbridge home on Heritage Boulevard West on Sunday evening. It is alleged Robert John Sheppard discharged his weapon with the intent to kill those inside the home at the time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forty Mile forced to close road sections thanks to flooding
By None on April 17th, 2018
Southern Alberta Newspapers Thirteen sections of road were closed throughout the County of Forty Mile on Monday, as rain and melted snow contributed to flooding. Director of emergency management Stewart Payne says the county is working diligently to close off unsafe roads. “We’ve had roads being overtopped by runoff water throughout the county, so our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taber’s overland flooding situation easing up
By None on April 17th, 2018
Greg Price Southern Alberta Newspapers With many regions of southern Alberta still gripped in a state of emergency due to overland flooding, fortunately, for the people of Taber, the worst is hopefully behind them. The Town of Taber is winding down its emergency response to the high water levels that threatened the townsite over the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council runs through readings of 2018 mill rate
By Collin Gallant on April 17th, 2018
Medicine Hat News While most of the items on Monday night’s council agenda were overshadowed by the announcement of a new cannabis production facility, several important items were handled in other business. Council gave three readings to the 2018 mill rate bylaw that will determine property tax amounts owing at this year’ June 30 deadline. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat still safe from flooding, for now
By Gillian Slade on April 17th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Water levels in the South Saskatchewan River rose sharply Sunday, depositing on the edges large chunks of ice that were still clearly visible Monday. The river level in Medicine Hat was at 3 metres until the early hours of Sunday when it increased to 4.50m before falling back to 3.25m on Monday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Area pharmacists set to protest fee changes with march to MLA’s office
By Gillian Slade on April 17th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Area pharmacists are planning a demonstration in Riverside Veteran’s Memorial Park on Thursday at 11 a.m. A group called Pharmacists of Alberta Unite is expressing dissatisfaction about the cuts to the fee schedule announced by the provincial government at the end of February. The group is asking the government to return to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors’ residence cat room nearly ready
By Gillian Slade on April 17th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A suite for cats is almost ready at Cypress View Foundation seniors residence. The health benefits of having pets has long been known including reducing levels of anxiety, lowering blood pressure, and simply bringing pleasure to people. Cypress View Foundation has managed to find a careful balance to provide enjoyment for residents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arrest made in Lethbridge after several shots fired at home
By None on April 17th, 2018
Lethbridge Herald A 32-year-old man is in custody and awaiting charges after firing several shots in what police are calling a targeted incident at a West Lethbridge home on Sunday. At approximately 9 p.m. the Lethbridge Police Service Tactical Team and other officers responded to a 911 report of shots fired in a home on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat lands massive pot plant
By Collin Gallant on April 16th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant The sunniest city in Canada is getting the biggest medicinal marijuana production facility on earth — a growing, production and packaging facility the size of 21 football fields that will employ 450 Hatters as soon as next fall. Officials with Aurora Cannabis Inc. were at city council’s Monday meeting where elected officials approved ... Read More »
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