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Merry Christmas from the Medicine Hat News
By James Tubb on December 25th, 2023
The Medicine Hat News would like to wish our readers a Merry Christmas and well wishes for the new year. 2023 has been a busy year, but our in-depth, trusted coverage of local news, sports and events could not exist without dedicated readers like you. We will take some days to enjoy the season with ... Read More »
1 responsePolice remind motorists of costly consequences for impaired driving
By Brendan Miller on December 23rd, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Service would like to remind motorists to find a safe, sober ride home over the Holiday Season. Police plan to continue to conduct regular check stops throughout the holidays to make sure drivers are complying with the rules and regulations of the roads. “The main concern is that everybody gets ... Read More »
1 responseHatters come together all over to ensure a Merry Christmas for all
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 23rd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A good meal, a laugh and a warm smile at Christmas – social service groups and volunteers in Medicine Hat are working hard this Christmas to bring the warmth and bounty of the season to those who need it. For decades, the Kiwanis Club has staged its Christmas lunch to give anyone of any ... Read More »
1 responseTruck crashes into hotel after drivers suffers health incident
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 23rd, 2023
Medicine Hat emergency services responded to a truck crashing into the side of a hotel Friday morning. Medicine Hat Police Service says at approximately 8:08 a.m., a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado was witnessed to have left the Eastbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway, cross the median, breaking through a chain link fence before entering the intersection ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian Centre For Addictions unveils recovery guide for getting through Holiday Season
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 23rd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Canadian Centre For Addictions has released a guide for those in recovery to assist them during the Holiday Season. The risk of relapse increases during the holidays, with the week between Christmas and New Year’s particularly challenging. CCFA saw a 21.78 per cent increase in admissions in January 2023 compared to the previous ... Read More »
1 responseNo snow doesn’t mean no work for city crews
By JAMES TUBB on December 22nd, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The lack of snow hasn’t given Medicine Hat’s public works any days off. The city’s roads crew has utilized the lack of winter dusting to continue their between summer and winter duties that are usually cut short by the arrival of snow and ice. Craig Maunder, an operations engineer with the city, says while ... Read More »
2 responsesBrooks reinstates pandemic-suspended business licences, raises taxes to meet policing needs
By Medicine Hat News on December 22nd, 2023
medicinehatnews.com@Medicine Hat News Business licence fees that were suspended in Brooks during the early COVID pandemic, will be reinstated in 2024, and that city will begin phasing in tax increases to pay for much higher policing in 2027. Brooks council approved its 2024 budget update Monday, including $105,000 in returning revenue from fees on business ... Read More »
1 responseSpecialty grocery store selling sweet Dutch treats for holidays in new location
By Brendan Miller on December 22nd, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Local businesses and stores offer perfect last-minute gift ideas and stalking stuffers to help you finish your Christmas shopping this season. Tasty holiday treats and unique gift ideas can be found in The Dutch Store’s new location at 664 Kingsway Ave. Two weeks ago The Dutch Store moved to its Kingsway location, offering more ... Read More »
1 responseYear in Review: Clark looks back on tumultuous year, ahead to 2024
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 22nd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Mayor Linnsie Clark says Hatters were stressed in 2023 by the cost of living and that added heat to the issue of record-breaking power prices last summer. She told the News that council’s reaction – issuing millions in credits along with interim rates this fall – was the most important council action of the ... Read More »
1 responseRed Cross Friendly Calls program bridging gaps of isolation
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 22nd, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Red Cross Friendly Calls program began in July of 2020 because of isolation and loneliness created by the pandemic. “The Canadian Red Cross believes in the power of human connection, it is our No. 1 priority, connecting people and connecting communities,” explained supervisor of the Alberta program Luisa Castro. Nurturing connections reduces stress, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newell County eyes ways to ease traffic at meat-packing intersection
By Medicine Hat News on December 21st, 2023
medicinehatnews.com@Medicine Hat News The County of Newell is looking at options to reduce congestion at the intersection leading to the JBS meatpacking plant west of Brooks. Council members will receive an overview of options at their meeting today after ordering the traffic study in April following requests from the plant officials. Currently, an uncontrolled Trans-Canada ... Read More »
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