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Grasshopper populations on the rise this summer
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 5th, 2022
According to http://www.alberta.ca/grasshopper-forecast, “In southern Alberta, dry summers are resulting in increasing grasshopper numbers. This is especially true in the counties south of, and bordering Highway 1. Populations are increasing in the dryer areas along the Alberta-Saskatchewan border, too. The 2021 growing season coupled with a long, warm fall was ideal for grasshopper egg laying.” ... Read More »
1 responseRibfest heads downtown this year to new Towne Square
By Medicine Hat News on August 5th, 2022
Ribfest is taking over Medicine Hat’s Towne Square from Aug. 26-28, for what organizers promise will be a weekend of flavour and fun. The annual event – organized by Travois Ale Works – was scaled down the past two years, but is returning in full force with four professional ribbers, food trucks, beer gardens, live ... Read More »
1 responseLions Club ecstatic for return of Gear Up equipment event
By JAMES TUBB on August 4th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Lions Club is gearing up to give back later this month. After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Lions Gear Up event is returning for its ninth annual donation campaign, giving families in need the opportunity to get free hockey and ringette equipment for their kids. Program co-ordinator James Higgins ... Read More »
1 responseGrand opening of Mister B. Gallery this Saturday
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Reporter on August 4th, 2022
A new modern and pop art gallery is opening in downtown Medicine Hat on Saturday. A graduate from Medicine Hat College, Pete Boeve, received a grant from the Entrepreneur Development Centre at the college and matched the amount with his own funds in order to open the gallery. There are two levels in the gallery. ... Read More »
1 responseStampede Royalty bring instant chemistry to roles
By KENDALL KING, Reporter on August 4th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Though several days have passed since Shaylyn Hunt was crowned Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s 2022 Rodeo Queen, the 20-year-old Medicine Hat native still feels disbelief over her new role. “It’s sort of surreal,” Hunt told the News. “Going into the competition, you obviously hope for the best … but you never know how ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil OKs deal with fire fighters
By Medicine Hat News on August 4th, 2022
Medicine Hat city council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to ratify a new collective agreement with the Medicine Hat Fire Fighters Association. The decision comes more than three years after the previous contract’s expiry on Dec. 31, 2018. Retroactive to the date of Jan. 1, 2019, the new agreement will remain in-effect until Dec. 31 of ... Read More »
1 responseYMCA provides free summer programs for teens
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 3rd, 2022
The YMCA of Medicine Hat is offering a free teen summer program each day of the week until Aug. 31 for those aged 10-17. These drop-in programs are open to all teens in the community and anyone interested can drop in at the downtown YMCA to take part, there is no need to pre-register or ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil touts storm response, still wants review
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 3rd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat city council members conveyed thanks Tuesday evening for those who assisted in cleanup efforts following the July 18 tornado, during the first public meeting since the devastating storm. Coun. Robert Dumanowski first raised the topic of the tornado during the energy and infrastructure committee review portion, following a verbal service area update ... Read More »
1 responseNon-fixed power price climb, while non-fixed gas price drops
By Medicine Hat News on August 3rd, 2022
Rising non-fixed power rates are cause for concern for some southeast Albertans as the region continues to battle daily temperature highs in the 30s, but a decrease in non-fixed gas rates provides some reprieve. The City of Medicine Hat’s non-fixed utility rates for the month of August show power will be charged at 17.2 cents ... Read More »
1 responsePolice happy to report low-key long weekend
By KENDALL KING Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 3rd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Despite a flurry of activity this past week as the return of Medicine Hat’s Stampede coincided with the Heritage Day long weekend, Medicine Hat police are reporting no serious occurrences in the city. “The fact that we didn’t have any significant incidents, we’re very pleased,” Brian Bohrn, acting staff sergeant with the Medicine Hat ... Read More »
1 responseLions Club hosting three more barbecues at Rattlesnake following early success
By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on August 3rd, 2022
The Medicine Hat Community View Lions Club is gearing up for its next three barbecues of the summer out at Rattlesnake Lake in Golden Sheaf Park. The first one will be Saturday, followed by one two weeks later on Aug. 20 and a final one on Sept. 4. “We had a fantastic response to our ... Read More »
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