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New health clinic on Maple hosts grand opening
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 2nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A new medical clinic celebrated its grand opening Thursday afternoon, and staff look forward to helping the city’s ongoing capacity issues in regards to available health care. Drs. Gert Grobler and Andre Claassen have come together to open their space at 402 Maple Avenue, and were touched by the warm reception and interest since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Behind the Scenes: New online video highlights Veiner Centre’s food support program
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 2nd, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre released a short video on its YouTube Channel in July showing how staff and volunteers prepare and deliver 120 meals a day through its ‘Meals on Wheels’ program. The behind-the-scenes video begins with food service manager Rick Leach explaining their early morning kitchen routine with video footage of vegetables ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province launches invasive mussels awareness campaign as fines spike
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 2nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The province of Alberta is cracking down on the threat of invasive zebra and quagga mussels with a multi-phase awareness campaign. “Reports of invasive species are increasing across Canada and the United States, as tiny mussels can be easily spread through boats and other watercraft,” said the province. “They can rapidly damage waterways and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community View Lions donate $2,000 to Meals on Wheels program
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 1st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Community View Lions Club was thrilled to be able to present a donation to Unison at Veiner Centre on Wednesday afternoon, purchasing much-needed meals for low-income seniors. The donation of $2,000 will be used to fund the Meals on Wheels program, said club treasurer Nancy Crowley. “We’re delighted to be able ... Read More »
1 responseNew Curling Club general manager ‘passionate’ about sport, looks forward to club’s reopen
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 1st, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Previous Curling Club president Bryden Smith has changed roles within the club and will now be in charge of day-to-day operations after the board of directors elected him as the new general manager during a recent board meeting in July. Smith was chosen out of a number of candidates as the most qualified to ... Read More »
1 responseLithium-ion batteries cause hazards for Waste Management staff
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 1st, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The city is reminding residents about the hazards of improperly disposed lithium-ion batteries that are commonly used in cellphones. These batteries can cause fires and explosions if they are improperly disposed in waste carts and pose a risk to waste management staff at the city’s landfill. Waste management staff say when lithium-ion batteries are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHIP to host nature jeopardy night
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 1st, 2024
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is challenging residents to put their nature knowledge to the test with a game-show themed event. Nature Jeopardy will be hosted at Police Point Park on Aug. 13 with one time slot from 7-8 p.m. and one from 8-9 p.m. Teams will be able to earn points by responding with ... Read More »
1 responseSummer fun not nearly over for Medicine Hatters, visitors alike
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 1st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With Stampede week done for the year, there’s still plenty for the busy Medicine Hatter to do before the fall sets in. One thing that can be enjoyed all year, but is perhaps at its peak during the summer, is the urban forest that makes up so much of the city, said Jalyce Thompson, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Industries signs major carbon dioxide storage deal with Exxon Mobil
By Medicine Hat News on August 1st, 2024
@MedicineHatNews CF Industries has signed a final agreement with Exxon Mobil to store 500,000 metric tonnes of a carbon dioxide per year from a fertilizer production site in Yazoo City, Miss. The Illinois-based ammonia producer with substantial plant in Medicine Hat made the announcement July 25, stating it will spend US$100 million to build a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers announce intent to bid on 2026 Mem Cup
By JAMES TUBB on August 1st, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat Tigers fans received long awaited and desired news Wednesday. The local WHL club announced Wednesday they had submitted an intent to bid on the 2026 Memorial Cup. “Hosting a tournament of this magnitude has the potential to have an enormous economic impact for both the City of Medicine Hat and the southeastern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man pleads guilty to defrauding Montana ranchers in hay scam
By Medicine Hat News on August 1st, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Kansas man charged with defrauding Montana ranchers with phony hay sales during the 2021 drought has pleaded guilty and now faces up to 20 years in jail and a US$250,000 fine. The U.S. Attorney’s office in Montana announced July 18 that Jory D. Parks, 43, of Logan, Kan., was arraigned and entered the ... Read More »
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