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Newsmaker of the year: First responders
By Peggy Revell and Tim Kalinowski on December 30th, 2017
Medicine Hat News With deadly grass fires, drownings, homicides, opioid deaths, bank robberies and more, 2017 can be characterized as a year of tragedy and heartbreak. On the frontlines for it all are our firefighters, police, paramedics, and many others who were pushed to the limits by these serious incidents. It’s why the Medicine Hat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Story of the year: City’s transit saga dominated the headlines in 2017
By Gillian Slade and Collin Gallant on December 29th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The public transit saga in Medicine Hat included city council reversing its endorsement of changes within two weeks of the system being rolled out following a public outcry, making it the News’ story of the year. The old system returned Nov. 27, about 10 weeks after council took the extraordinary step of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas tree recycling on now through Jan. 31
By Peggy Revell on December 29th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Holiday cleanup has begun, and with it the City of Medicine Hat’s annual Christmas tree recycling program is up and running. “It’s for real trees only, not artificial trees,” said solid waste utility manager Ed Jollymore of the annual program where Hatters can drop off trees at four different locations from now to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New executive director at Medalta
By Peggy Revell on December 29th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Medalta has announced the hiring of a new executive director Thursday, welcoming a longtime employee and supporter to the position. “The board of the Friends of Medalta Society is very pleased that Aaron Nelson has accepted the position as executive director,” said Linda Rossler, chair of the Friends of Medalta Society in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Opposing politicians have criticisms for NDP dementia strategy
By Gillian Slade on December 29th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A dementia strategy recently announced by Minister of Health Sarah Hoffman lacks key ingredients, say some opposing politicians. “At the very best it is a plan to make a plan,” said Greg Clark, caucus leader for the Alberta Party. Hoffman says the plan includes understanding the impact of dementia and working toward ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public invited to FLC for annual New Year’s Eve Fest
By Peggy Revell on December 28th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Families are once again invited to ring in the new year as the Family Leisure Centre hosts its annual New Year’s Eve Fest. The event has grown in size each year, with admission costing only $2 per person, with each admission receiving a free snack while supplies last. Events throughout the day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Extreme conditions add significant danger to driving
By Tim Kalinowski on December 28th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal In general, drivers have been mindful of the extremely cold weather and icy conditions the past few days, says Sgt. Chris Wyrostock of the Medicine Hat Police Service Traffic Safety Unit, and there have been few collisions or serious incidents. “Most people are taking the weather into account when they are out and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire fatalities spike at this time of year
By Gillian Slade on December 28th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Fire-related deaths double in Alberta during the holiday season, says the provincial government. Two of the most common triggers for fires are real Christmas trees and candles, said Brian Webster, deputy fire chief Medicine Hat Fire Service. You have no way of knowing, in most cases, when your fresh Christmas tree was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Extreme cold warning issued
By Peggy Revell on December 27th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for Medicine Hat and southern Alberta, with low temperatures expected to continue until the end of the week. The warning was issued at 11 a.m., Tuesday morning and was continued overnight. Warnings are issued when very cold temperatures or wind chill creates an elevated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s books in great shape, according to audit comte. chair
By Collin Gallant on December 26th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The city’s books are in great shape, according to a commercial banker who was returned to council during this fall’s elections. Coun. Darren Hirsch chairs council’s audit committee and commented on the city’s most recent financial update, received by council at it’s late December meeting. “Having had time to digest the details, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat News Holiday schedule
By Medicine Hat News on December 23rd, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat News will not publish a newspaper on Monday, Dec. 25, due to the celebration of Christmas. Regular publication will resume on Tuesday, Dec. 26. The newspaper office will be closed on both Dec. 25 and 26, with regular office hours resuming on Wednesday, Dec. ... Read More »
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