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Cypress County explains how fire restrictions are decided, temporarily downgrades ban
By Medicine Hat News on August 30th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News Cypress County has downgraded a fire ban, but won’t take down signs as it will likely return next week. The county announced Thursday that a “fire restriction” is now in place after some rain in the region and an update from Alberta Wildfire monitoring. That current level allows recreational campfires in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge who works in the Hat named new assistant chief justice for Provincial Court
By Medicine Hat News on August 30th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A familiar face on the bench at the Medicine Hat courthouse has been named the new assistant chief justice of the Provincial Court of Justice, the Justice Ministry announced Wednesday. Justice Eric Brooks leads the Medicine Hat Drug Treatment Court and often hears docket court in Medicine Hat, Lethbridge and regional centres in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former UCP MLA says city has no business buying massive solar park
By Collin Gallant on August 30th, 2024
@@CollinGallant cgallant@medicinehatnews.com A former MLA is blasting a plan by the city to add major solar electricity production to its power portfolio. That’s as city staff and some elected officials say it is prudent reaction to a changing power market, and full analysis will be laid out in the coming weeks. Drew Barnes says city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police conclude investigations into separate fatal collisions on Medicine Hat roads
By Medicine Hat News on August 30th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Three local youths are facing criminal and provincial charges following a fatal collision involving a 15-year-old who was operating a moped. At approximately 10:30 p.m. on July 18, Medicine Hat Police and Fire services as well as EMS responded to a collision at the intersection of Strachan Road and Spruce Way involving a motor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local judge elevated in new appointments
By Collin Gallant on August 29th, 2024
Medicine Hat News A familiar face on the bench at the Medicine Hat courthouse has been named the new assistant chief justice of the provincial Court of Justice, the Justice Ministry announced Wednesday. Justice Eric Brooks leads Medicine Hat Drug Treatment Court and often hears docket court in Medicine Hat, Lethbridge and regional centres in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McGrogan plans push for municipal audit
By Collin Gallant on August 29th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Both sides of a council controversy have claimed some measure of victory in a court decision this week, but a municipal consultant who recently worked with Medicine Hat council on the issue says it is now on everyone to move past it. That comes as Coun. Andy McGrogan says he will push for council ... Read More »
1 responseLumber company in Maple Creek fined for illegally imported logs
By Medicine Hat News on August 29th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Maple Creek lumber company has been fined almost $10,000 for bringing pine logs with bark attached into Saskatchewan, contrary to regulations to prevent the spread of mountain pine beetles. Landrider Trux Ltd., which mills lumber and sells firewood, was fined $9,700 after a tip to the Saskatchewan Report-a-Poacher line directed conservation officers to ... Read More »
1 responseCity talks; residents share concerns about city council and staff following decision in judicial review
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 29th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The News took to the streets downtown on Wednesday seeking reaction from residents after a ruling in a judicial dispute between Mayor Linnsie Clark and council was delivered Monday. In essence, King’s Bench Justice Rosemary Nation gave a partial win to both sides of the dispute. Council was found reasonable in its decision to ... Read More »
1 responseThe News has the buzz on wasps and hornet populations impacting the region
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 29th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Although traps, kits and DIY projects are effective methods of reducing wasp populations, the region won’t experience much relief from the black and yellow striped bugs until the weather turns. Wasps, hornets and bees continue to enjoy a constantly hot summer that has led to a rise in numbers as many colonies continue to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Project to end period poverty expands to four more libraries
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 29th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With the ongoing success of the Shortgrass Library System’s Code Red project, four more sites will be joining the fight to provide accessible menstrual products. The project began its pilot in 2022, providing free products, along with educational information and materials about menstruation and reproductive health, to the libraries, with the support of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Summer’s penultimate block party to celebrate first responders
By Medicine Hat News on August 29th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com This weekend the city is celebrating all the brave first responders who work tirelessly to keep communities safe during its weekly block party Saturday at Towne Square. Members representing Medicine Hat Police and Fire Services, HALO Air Ambulance and the South Eastern Alberta Search and Rescue Association will be on site to visit with ... Read More »
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