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Local couple praising rebate program after solar panel buy
By Mo Cranker on July 12th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Though he may not get to see the long-standing benefits, longtime Hatter Neville Palmer has decided to go green. Last month the government of Alberta launched the Residential and Commercial Solar Program, which offers rebates to homeowners, businesses and non-profits that install solar photovoltaic systems. Neville has lived in his Crescent Heights home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local award winners honoured at Stampede
By Tim Kalinowski on July 12th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal The Calgary Stampede honoured Monday night local BMO Family Farm Award winners A and B Acres and L. Gill Ventures. Andrew and Bev Dykstra are the owners of A and B Acres near Burdett. Andrew says his family was greatly honoured to have been chosen for this award. “I think it’s good company ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Everyone believed safe after Lethbridge seniors’ residence damaged by fire
By None on July 12th, 2017
Tijana Martin & Nick Kuhl Lethbridge Herald LETHBRIDGE All 140 residents of a westside seniors complex are believed to have been safely evacuated, and no major injuries were reported after a fire tore through part of the building Tuesday afternoon. About 35 Lethbridge firefighters responded to a fire at The Gardens complex on Garry Drive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Absolute discharge for Hat woman who stood up for passenger on Fort McMurray flight
By Peggy Revell on July 11th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Medicine Hat woman was granted an absolute discharge for disrupting a flight out of Fort McMurray in 2015, after she stood up for another passenger she felt was the target of racism. Alison Dunlop, 43, pled guilty to mischief Tuesday at the Medicine Hat Courthouse, and alongside an absolute discharge will pay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Area kids learning the ropes at tie-down clinic
By Tim Kalinowski on July 11th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Kin Coulee Park was turned into an impromptu roping arena Monday as 40 participants between the ages of six and 14 took part in the annual Shortgrass Rodeo Club tie-down calf-roping clinic. An equal number of boys and girls are participating in the clinic, which will conclude Tuesday afternoon with a competition at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC will likely relocate convocation ceremonies due to gym renovations
By Tim Kalinowski on July 11th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat College is confirming its next two convocation ceremonies will likely not be held in the college’s gym due to renovations set to begin there next year. In a Monday statement released to Medicine Hat News, the college said it was looking at various other venues to host convocation. “Due to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daffodil Project schedules planting days for early fall
By Gillian Slade on July 11th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Daffodil Project has determined three planting days this season, and you can register to participate. The first planting day will be Sept. 23 at 8: 30 a.m. It is a wonderful opportunity to put an office team together and sign up to plant for an hour or two. If you belong ... Read More »
1 responseCanola crops made possible by hard-working leafcutters
By Gillian Slade on July 11th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Those little triangular “tents” you see in some of the bright yellow fields of canola could be thought of as tent camping for bees — hard working bees, that is. The tents/shelters provide ideal habitat for leafcutter bees that in turn work very hard pollinating female canola flowers to produce hybrid seed. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County will soon have updated version of municipal map book ready
By Tim Kalinowski on July 11th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Cypress County will be launching an updated version of its municipal map book in a few weeks time. The new map book relies on software that provides instant updates to maps as they are inputted; so the map will always be accurate to the day it is printed off or accessed. County planning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Getting into the flow to fight ALS
By Mo Cranker on July 10th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Despite the heat, a large group of yoga enthusiasts met at Kin Coulee Park Saturday afternoon to get in a good workout and to raise money for a local man battling Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS). The event was called a Karma Yoga session and it was held by Yoga You4ia in support of ... Read More »
2 responsesWaterton RCMP still looking for owner of unique wedding band set
By Peggy Revell on July 10th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Ongoing investigation into the ownership of a unique wedding ring set has led Waterton RCMP to believe that it is likely that these rings were purchased in Vancouver in the early 1970s.They were designed by a prominent jewelry designer and considered to be extremely valuable; not only cash value but likely sentimental ... Read More »
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