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78-year-old senior from Magrath killed in Highway 3 collision west of Lethbridge
By Medicine Hat News on December 29th, 2023
medicinehatnews.com@Medicine Hat News A man from Magrath was killed after his SUV crashed with a semi-truck on Highway 3, west of Lethbridge, at the junction with Highway 509. The accident took place at 6:24 p.m. Wednesday, according to Coaldale RCMP, who believe the transport truck was struck from behind as it slowed to make a ... Read More »
1 responseFeds dish out cash to S. Alberta communities for road development, infrastructure maintenance
By Medicine Hat News on December 29th, 2023
medicinehatnews.com@Medicine Hat News The County of Newell and the MD of Taber will each receive $50,000 in federal grants to develop road and infrastructure maintenance programs. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities manages the Government of Canada’s municipal asset management program and announced funding for six locations in Alberta on Dec. 21. Newell will use the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year in Review: Drought concerns and effects dominate agricultural highlights in southeast Alberta
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 29th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com January – White Nose Syndrome, a fatal bat fungus, makes first appearance in Alberta, which has potential catastrophic consequences for agriculture as bats provide vital pest control each year. February – Canada’s egg industry defended practices that keep egg supply stable for consumers and avoids price spikes seen in other countries. Avian influenza, supply ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year in Review: Influenza spike, recruiting problems cause struggles for health-care system
By Brendan Miller on December 28th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Health officials in Medicine Hat say there are three big viruses impacting the region, including a massive spike in influenza. Health officials also say this year has been difficult for patients to access health care across the board and funding for health care has gotten worse since the provincial election in May. If you’re ... Read More »
1 responseCity, region begin preparations for more drought
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 28th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat is now in discussions with the province and other municipalities about potential water shortages and contingency plans next spring if dry, warm winter weather persists. The issue has been a topic of conversation all summer in southern Alberta, with the South Saskatchewan River essentially missing its traditional June peak, and huge sand ... Read More »
1 responseYear in Review: From politics to the classroom, a lot happened in local education in 2023
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 28th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com A review of 2023 happenings in Education: January – ATA holds roundtable discussions across province as part of the Stand for Education campaign with one in Medicine Hat. – Blue Imp donates 20 Be Kind benches to schools in Medicine Hat and region. – MHCBE decides to start next school year early to accommodate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!We need your help to ensure 2024’s New Year’s baby gets the coverage and gifts they deserve
By Medicine Hat News on December 28th, 2023
medicinehatnews.com@Medicine Hat News Are you expecting? The News is once again preparing to help welcome the first baby born in Medicine Hat in 2024 with a prize pack for the lucky parents and needs your help. Once again, Alberta Health Services is refusing to provide any help in this endeavour. Another hurdle is that Facebook ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strong Towns hosting family-friendly fun at Kin Coulee today
By Brendan Miller on December 28th, 2023
Even with the lack of snow the holidays present an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and meet with neighbours. Strong Towns Medicine Hat is hosting a free holidays family-friendly event at Kin Coulee Park this afternoon. There will be free hot chocolate and marshmallow roasting around the fire from 4-6 p.m. at the toboggan hill ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Group ensures Medicine Hat Public Library stocked with basic hygiene products
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 28th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com What Matters to Hatters is running a Connecting with Care in Our Community Campaign and is raising funds for basic hygiene items available at Medicine Hat Public Library. Wash kits and small articles of clothing, such as toques, mitts and socks, are available from the social work office on the lower level of the ... Read More »
1 responseHidden Valley opening slopes with marginal conditions
By Brendan Miller on December 28th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The unseasonably warm weather in southeastern Alberta has left skiers wishing for snowfall. Crews at Hidden Valley Ski Resort have been performing ‘snow dances’ since November and are hopeful to have the slopes in skiing condition this week. And crews say they are hopeful the upcoming forecast will give them a longer window of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oil firm plans more Glauc C drilling in 2024
By Medicine Hat News on December 28th, 2023
medicinehatnews.com@Medicine Hat News More drilling is planned for the Glauc C field near Medicine Hat early in the new year after a successful 2024 campaign, according to Journey Energy. The majority owner and operator of the field reported on Dec. 21 that it completed four wells in the area near the city over the last ... Read More »
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