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Barnes praises county residents for their efforts following Hilda-area prairie fire
By Gillian Slade on October 27th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The recent fire in the Hilda area wiped out five or six homesteads, says a local MLA. “Some are completely gone, many outbuildings and thousands of acres,” Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes said. “If the rain hadn’t started, that fire might be still going.” Barnes says about 800 animals died as a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gem and Mineral Show makes stop in the Hat
By Jeremy Appel on October 27th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel From Thursday through Sunday, Silver Cove is bringing its Gem and Mineral Show to the Hat’s Clarion Hotel. Melissa Robak, co-owner of the Red Deer-based company with her husband Chris, expressed passion for her product. “We love rocks and minerals. We collect all over Western Canada, all around the world, and we love ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moose spotted in Redcliff river valley area
By Medicine Hat News on October 26th, 2017
There’s a moose on the loose in the Redcliff area. The Town of Redcliff issued a statement Thursday morning about a moose in the river valley. Residents are asked to stay clear of the moose, give her plenty of distance and keep dogs leashed... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fires ignite in high winds
By Collin Gallant on October 26th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Fire crews in Redcliff requested assistance from the Medicine Hat Fire Department early Wednesday evening as a grassfire sparked south of both the town and the Trans-Canada Highway, about 500 metres from the Access Condos. Officials said no further assistance was required and crews had extinguished the fire by about 7:15 p.m., ... Read More »
1 responseProbation only for man who started campground grassfire
By Peggy Revell on October 26th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A lenient sentence of two years probation was granted Wednesday to a man who started a grassfire by the Gas City Campground early this year, in the hopes he can continue making steps down the right path. “The pre-sentencing report played a large role in the Crown’s position,” said the prosecutor on why ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Credit Union in Brooks will match donations for wildfire victims
By Collin Gallant on October 26th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A southern Alberta credit union says it will match funds donated to help fire-stricken communities including those in Cypress County. Brooks-based Chinook Credit Union announced Wednesday it has partnered with groups in Hilda, Empress and Wheatland county to help affected ranchers, farmers and residents with emergency funds after after devastating fires last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Procession to follow Hargrave memorial
By Gillian Slade on October 26th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade After Friday’s memorial service for James Hargrave, a procession of firefighters will follow the family to the Cypress Centre, and the public is welcome to line the route as a show of respect, says the Medicine Hat Police Service. The service for Hargrave, 34, a rancher from the Walsh area who passed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!News still looking for stories to tell for Remembrance Day
By Gillian Slade on October 26th, 2017
Medicine Hat News As Remembrance Day approaches, the News is looking for people willing to share their personal stories. If you served during the Second World War or any war since, we would appreciate hearing from you. If a relative of yours, who has passed on, has an interesting record of service, it may also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire meeting in Acadia Valley tonight
By Collin Gallant on October 26th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A public “debriefing” is planned tonight for residents of Acadia Valley after prairie fire ripped through the surrounding area on Oct. 17. Officials say fire and municipal personnel will be on hand at the Acadia Valley Community hall to answer questions and run through the emergency that burned 12,000 acres of farmland, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff’s German-Canadian Association hosting 50th anniversary celebration
By Jeremy Appel on October 26th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Redcliff’s chapter of the German-Canadian Association of Alberta is hosting a 50th anniversary celebration for the provincial group on Saturday at the German Canadian Harmony Club. Linda Cleveland, a board member of the Redcliff club, said it’s important for Albertans of German descent to support one another through an association. “They work to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire burns on base near Jenner
By Medicine Hat News on October 25th, 2017
One week after damaging prairie fires, Cypress County fire officials say they are en route to another grassfire located on the CFB Suffield range. Deputy fire chief John McBain told the News that county equipment and men were being dispatched to the scene to assist Department of National Defence fire crews. McBain said the blaze ... Read More »
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