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Division Avenue construction begins next week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 18th, 2024
Road construction will begin on Division Avenue next week. The city announced Friday the construction stretching from the top of Cemetery Hill to the Third Street intersection will get underway at the start of the new week. Traffic management plans, including detours, will be implemented as construction activities commence, and the project completion is targeted ... Read More »
1 response‘Ambitious’ 25-year environmental roadmap needs council OK
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 18th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A final green plan that will provide all city corporate operations a roadmap that will guide energy reduction and water conservation strategies over the next 25 years will seek formal approval from council June 3 after it was adopted by energy, land and environment committee members Thursday. The Environmental Framework provides a sustainable plan ... Read More »
1 responseHealth Canada advises to be prepared for wildfire smoke risks
By ANNA SMITH on May 18th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As wildfire season takes hold across the province, Health Canada reminds residents that even if there are no fires in the area, smoke can travel thousands of kilometres and pose a health hazard. Wildfire smoke is a serious air pollutant, said Health Canada regional air quality specialist, Opel Vuzi. “The smoke is a mixture ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Concerned citizens group encouraging residents to be aware of policy
By ANNA SMITH on May 17th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A new group of concerned citizens are making their introduction to the city with a call to action. The name of the group, AWARE Medicine Hat, is an acronym that stands for “Alberta Wins, Act, Respond, Educate,” said Shelley Ewing, one of the founding members of the group. “We are a group of concerned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Briefs: WestJet’s new fall schedule detailed at committee meeting Thursday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 17th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Members of the development and infrastructure committee on Thursday heard the city received an update on WestJet’s new schedule for the fall. Airport officials told the committee a vital change to scheduled arrival times will facilitate same-day service for two-way flights to Edmonton and Vancouver. WestJet is transitioning its low-cost routes for the fall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vehicle access to Kin Coulee temporarily closed until Sunday
By Medicine Hat News on May 17th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The city has temporarily closed vehicle access to Kin Coulee Park until May 19 for the annual Conquer the Coulee obstacle race and run. Temporary barriers and posted signs are in place for the weekend event. The park will still remain open and accessible for bikes, or by foot. The city is asking residents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Safety Buzz Campus celebrates 20 years
By ANNA SMITH on May 17th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Safety Buzz Campus is thrilled to be celebrating 20 years of providing safety services to the region later this month. “It’s kind of surreal; in some ways, it feels like we have been doing this forever, and in other ways, it feels like we have just begun,” said Amy Zuk-Olsen, founder and owner of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spray parks at Kiwanis, Strathcona open for season
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 17th, 2024
Hatters rejoice, spray parks are opening for the season today. The city announced Thursday that spray parks at Strathcona Island and Kiwanis Central parks are open for the summer season. The Ross Glen Town Centre and Saamis Rotary spray parks will follow, opening May 24. All spray parks will operate from 1-7 p.m. daily, in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conquer the Coulee returns this weekend
By ANNA SMITH on May 17th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Saturday will see runners of all ages on their way through Kin Coulee as they attempt to Conquer the Coulee. The 7.5-kilometre course will feature 34 obstacles for participants to take on in addition to the run itself, said Randy Siedlecki, owner and operator of Union Races, which put together the event. “The obstacles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!If these old seats could talk; Stampede grandstand’s last rodeo
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 17th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Since 1966 the 4,400-seat North Grandstand at the Stampede has welcomed audiences through decades of chuckwagon races and night shows, as well as dozens of RCMP rides, circuses and motocross events. Age, however, has taken its toll on the large wooden structure and the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede is working to replace the ... Read More »
1 responseEnergy services provider opens new branch in city
By ANNA SMITH on May 16th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The doors open Thursday for the new branch location of CDN controls in Medicine Hat. The location brings with it the full slate of energy services provider CDN’s works, said Jennifer Sanford, director of communications, from industrial communications and automation to electrical and instrumentation services, as well as fiber optics. “This is our 11th ... Read More »
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