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Underground lot closed after single vehicle collision
By Medicine Hat News on August 26th, 2022
A single vehicle collision which occurred in the Esplanade’s underground parking lot early Thursday morning has resulted in structural damage and forced closure of the lot until further notice. An assessment of the damage is underway and will be followed by repair work if necessary. The individual(s) involved in the collision have not been identified, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final Free Play session today
By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2022
Medicine Hat Free Play sessions are will soon come to an end, as back-to-school draws near. The sessions, created through a partnership between the city and Medicine Hat Public School Division, make available schoolyard playgrounds across the city at no cost to families. The final session is being held today at Ross Glen waterpark from ... Read More »
1 responseCivil case settled out of court
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 25th, 2022
A civil case due to be heard today has been settled out of court. Defendants are Bishrat and Haymi Haile and Haymi Building Maintenance and plaintiffs are Mohamed Yassin Aman Ibrahim and Sabir Mohamed Yassin. The primary issue is wages, in that Haymi Building Maintenance doesn’t pay minimum wage. The plaintiffs are owed $26,900 (Mohamed) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hundreds show up to celebrate REDI’s 70th anniversary
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 25th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A family reunion of sorts drew upwards of 400 people to Pioneer Village on Wednesday afternoon for a barbecue to celebrate the 70th anniversary of REDI Enterprises. The agency works to provide skills training and job placement to Hatters with developmental disabilities and often provides a social community for the families of its clients, ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat College gearing up for another year
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 25th, 2022
Medicine Hat College has a few events coming up to ease students into the upcoming academic year. Strike First will happen Aug. 29-30, where students can drop in and beat the rush. Student ambassadors will be available to help students avoid long lineups by helping them finding classrooms, get textbooks and purchase a parking pass, ... Read More »
2 responsesHatter agrees to reduced fine for exceeding COVID capacity limits
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 25th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A local woman has agreed to pay a reduced fine after hosting a Halloween party last fall that exceeded pandemic capacity limits. Police attended the party and discovered “at least 50” people in the residence when then-current orders by the chief medical officer of health set the maximum allowable number people in a private ... Read More »
1 responseCF Industries to suspend ammonia production in United Kingdom
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 25th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews CF Industries will suspend ammonia production in the United Kingdom citing the high price of natural gas in Europe, the company announced Wednesday. The global fertilizer maker with a major facility in Medicine Hat, will continue to import ammonia to operate upgrading process facilities at its Billingham, U.K., facility, which should avoid layoffs. There ... Read More »
1 responsePorchFest returns Saturday
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 25th, 2022
Bring your lawn chair up to the Southeast Hill this Saturday, set it up in a front yard and listen to some great, local live music with the return of PorchFest. There are 14 houses offering up their front porch to musicians and their lawn to attendees. Muriel and Phil Erick will kick things off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plenty on tap for Dunmore Days
By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2022
Dunmore’s Sunrise Park is coming alive this Saturday with the return of Dunmore Days. Hosted by the Dunmore Community Association, the annual celebration offers residents the opportunity to come together and have fun prior to summer’s close. The event kicks off with a complimentary pancake breakfast, running from 9-11 a.m. Following the breakfast, attendees can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City conducting parks survey
By KENDALL KING on August 25th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com An upcoming survey conducted by the city aims to collect feedback about Medicine Hat’s parks, trails and natural areas. The survey, an offshoot of previous Parks and Recreation Master Plan work, invites area users to share thoughts on amenities currently available, offer suggestions for future amenities and rate overall satisfaction with such areas. Specifically ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anthrax confirmed in RM of Piapot
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 25th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Anthrax has been confirmed in nine animal deaths in the RM of Piapot, the Saskatchewan government announced Wednesday as it called on cattle producers to observe their animals and get them vaccinated. The deadly bacteria can lay dormant in soil for years before it becomes active and infects animals as spores on forage grass ... Read More »
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