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Washroom at skatepark will be unusable during repairs, portable will be supplied
By Peggy Revell on July 18th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Kinsmen Skateboard Park washroom located in Kin Coulee Park will be immediately unavailable for use as it’s undergoing repairs. A portable toilet will be supplied during the repair time but there will be no water supply. Users of the skateboard park are advised to ensure they bring adequate water with them. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Horseshoe tournament this weekend
By Mo Cranker on July 18th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Horseshoe Club is holding its annual tournament this weekend, with throwers from all around Alberta stopping in the Hat to face off. Games will start at 10 a.m. both days and will end around 4 p.m. There will be an hour break around 12:30 p.m. for lunch and to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Air advisories roll in with smoke
By Peggy Revell on July 18th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Air quality advisories have been issued as smoke from the wildfires in B.C. has blown into southeastern Alberta. Early Monday morning, the air quality health index was in the low level, rated three out of 10. By noon it had risen to four, which is considered a moderate risk, with the rating ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cattle experts glad to see feedlot staying with Alberta investor
By Tim Kalinowski on July 18th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal JBS Lakeside’s plan to sell its 75,000 head feedlot near Brooks to MCF Holdings, a subsidiary of Alberta-based Nilsson Bros. Inc., is being met with positive reviews by cattle industry analysts. “The first thing that comes to mind when I think about the sale is it is good it is staying with Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat air quality statement issued by Environment Canada
By Medicine Hat News on July 17th, 2017
Medicine Hat is under an air quality advisory this morning. Smoke from wildfires raging in the B.C. Interior and other fires near Banff National Park began making its way into southeastern Alberta early Sunday evening, and Environment Canada has issued special air quality statements for all of southern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan. At 8 a.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sell-out crowd for Horticultural Society’s annual garden tour
By Mo Cranker on July 17th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker It was another successful year for the Medicine Hat and District Horticultural Society’s annual garden tour. This year’s tour showcased eight houses across the Hat, and the group was once again able to sell out all 600 tickets to the self-guided tour. “I think this is just one of those summer events people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local police arrest Sask. man on firearms, weapon charges
By Mo Cranker on July 17th, 2017
Medicine Hat News MedicineHat police have arrested one man after allegedly catching him with a number of illegal objects, including a loaded firearm early Saturday morning. On Saturday, just after midnight, police responded to a report of suspicious activity on the South East Hill. Upon arrival, officers located a man exiting a vehicle which was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family Fun and Flight Day taking place Monday afternoon
By Mo Cranker on July 16th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Aviation enthusiasts have more than one reason to be excited this week. Shortly after the Maid in the Shade B-25 bomber lands in Medicine Hat, there will be a Family Fun and Flight day running from 1-6 p.m. at the airport. “This is an open house for the whole family,” said organizer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WWII history coming to the Hat
By Mo Cranker on July 16th, 2017
Medicine Hat News An important piece of World War Two aviation history is spending a week in Medicine Hat. From July 17-23, one of the most iconic airplanes from the Second World War, the Maid in the Shade B-25 Mitchell Bomber, will be stationed in the city, and Hatters can purchase tickets online to take ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tears of joy for Stampede Royalty winners
By Mo Cranker on July 16th, 2017
Medicine Hat News As one era begins, another ends in the world of Medicine Hat Stampede Royalty. The Cypress Centre Auditorium was packed full of Hatters Saturday evening for the crowning of this year’s Stampede Queen and Princess. After handing out a few awards and congratulating all of the eight contestants, the Medicine Hat Exhibition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police lay weapons charges early Saturday morning
By Mo Cranker on July 15th, 2017
Medicine Hat News One man is now awaiting a judicial bail hearing after the Medicine Hat Police Service caught him with a number of illegal objects, including a loaded firearm early Saturday morning. On Saturday, just after midnight, police responded to a report of suspicious activity on the South East hill. Upon arrival, officers located a man ... Read More »
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