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Finlay Bridge reopens to traffic
By Gillian Slade on July 22nd, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Finlay Bridge is now open to vehicle traffic once more. It was temporarily closed after a traffic accident required turning the power off. Future streetlight repairs will be required and the public will be notified of another temporary bridge closure at that time, says the city... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The time for real action is now: Cultural advocate says indigenous voices must be heard, understood
By Tim Kalinowski on July 22nd, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Cultural knowledge advocate Lance Scout of the Blood Tribe says he understands why many Hatters might be confused about an increase in protest activity among First Nations peoples in recent months. However, Scout says there are very good reasons why indigenous peoples are raising their voices so loudly in Canada’s 150th year. “I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Concerned Parents of SD76 make deadline for re-submitted petition
By Tim Kalinowski on July 22nd, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Concerned Parents of SD76 has made changes to its petition opposing SD76’s Gender and Sexual Identity Policy 622, and has met the school division’s deadline of July 21 to re-submit, says the group’s spokesperson Gerry Prince. “This should tie things up,” states Prince. “We thought the petition met the criteria last time, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judging complete for Visual Arts Show
By Gillian Slade on July 22nd, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade It is a riot of colour and individual expressions of art that could delight the soul and even transport you to another place and time. This year there were more than 460 entries in the Visual Arts Show for the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede. Judging has taken place and winners will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Railway work on to stage 3
By Gillian Slade on July 22nd, 2017
Medicine Hat News Stage two of the roadworks on South Railway Street is almost complete, and stage three is about to begin. In a news release, the city says stage two included work on the water system, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems. There were new sections of curb and gutter and two layers of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Electric generation facility almost done
By Gillian Slade on July 22nd, 2017
Medicine Hat News It is one year since the official sod-turning of the new electric generation facility near Box Springs, and it is nearing completion. All equipment has now been delivered. In the past few months the LM6000 mechanical assembly was completed. Significant progress has been made including the process building and connection of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Most popular local stories July 14-20
By Medicine Hat News on July 21st, 2017
It’s no surprise what the most read stories on our website were this week. The discovery of a body in the home where an explosion occurred and the initial story on the explosion and resulting three-house fire led the way. A pair of crime stories and the crowning of the 2017 Medicine Hat Exhibition & ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police: Crescent Heights explosion and fire not a criminal matter, victim identified
By Medicine Hat News on July 21st, 2017
Medicine Hat Police Service has determined the explosion and fire at a Crescent Heights home are not criminal in nature. Police add the victim has been positively identified and that no further information will be released. On Wednesday morning local fire, EMS and police responded to an explosion and three-house fire on Hudson Way N.E. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Resurfacing of Carry Drive continues
By Gillian Slade on July 21st, 2017
Medicine Hat News Road re-surfacing work along Carry Drive continues. Localized road and concrete repairs will be ongoing for the next two weeks. Paving of the road is anticipated to commence on Aug. 8 and be complete by Aug. 10. The public is reminded that speed fines are doubled in construction zones and to please ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Online pot survey still available
By Gillian Slade on July 21st, 2017
Medicine Hat News You still have time to tell the government your thoughts on cannabis legalization. Albertans have until July 31 to complete an online survey about how they would like the province to approach cannabis legalization. The survey is part of province-wide consultations on how Alberta will adapt to the federal government’s proposed cannabis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Day watering taking place at Kin Coulee Park
By Gillian Slade on July 21st, 2017
Medicine Hat News Watering during the day will be taking place at Kin Coulee Park to provide much needed moisture for the grass after some technical difficulties with the irrigation system have been experienced. Day watering will continue until the technical difficulties are resolved, says the city... Read More »
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