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Police seize more than a pound of fentanyl
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 22nd, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Police have seized more than a pound of fentanyl among $135,000 worth of drugs and cash on July 6, according to a release from Medicine Hat Police Service on Thursday. Authorities allege that two men were transporting the narcotics near Brooks when police executed a “planned traffic stop” and searched their vehicle. A further ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Natural gas sector ‘solid’ after years of strife
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 22nd, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The natural gas sector is “solid” again after years of low prices, cost cutting and struggles and string of bankruptcies, says the head of a junior gas producer with major operations in southeast Alberta. That said, it may not be enough to spur new drilling in the region for dry shallow gas, but will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat SPCA hosting open house barbecue on Saturday
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Special to the News on July 22nd, 2022
The Medicine Hat SPCA is having an open house this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the shelter on Southwest Drive SW. The SPCA is trying to raise funds, said shelter director Tom Carney. Payment will be by donation for the hot dogs and pop. The shelter will be showing off its new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major industrial plants likely without power through afternoon
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 22nd, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s major industrial plants will likely be without power until late Friday as crews replace poles and restring lines knocked down by Monday’s violent wind storm. Power officials updated a city committee late Thursday that all residential lines were back up and operating at that time, as is priority. Now, as emergency repair ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Higdon Hall vaccination clinic closing through Stampede
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 21st, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The COVID vaccination clinic at Higdon Hall will be relocated starting this weekend as the facility prepares to host Medicine Hat Stampede activities next week, Alberta Health Services has announced. The hall on the exhibition grounds has hosted booked and walk-up appointments for those getting vaccinated against the coronavirus since early 2021. In the ... Read More »
1 responsePit bull attack results in death of small dog
By KENDALL KING Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 21st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Editor’s note: This story contains graphic content that may be disturbing for some readers. Medicine Hat resident Peggy Dawson is urging dog owners to keep their pets leashed in required areas, following a pit bull attack which resulted in the death of her beloved dog Monty. The attack took place at approximately 8:30 a.m. ... Read More »
2 responsesQuonset Days promises good times, good causes
By Medicine Hat News on July 21st, 2022
Southeast Albertans are making a difference while having fun this weekend during Quonset Days music festival, which kicks off tonight in Seven Persons. With multiple acts taking the stage, there’s a lot to see during the three-day festival, all proceeds from which go to the ASL Society of Alberta. A free shuttle is running between ... Read More »
1 responseStampede performer Nate Haller loves playing to the crazy Alberta fans
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Special to the News on July 21st, 2022
Nate Haller is from Waterloo, Ont. but has always loved country music and looks forward to every show he plays in Alberta. Haller went solo about a year ago and hasn’t looked back. Opening for the Trace Adkins show on July 27 is a one-off in Haller’s touring schedule this summer. “We were just excited ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Storm cleanup continues, could last two weeks
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 21st, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Violent wind that tore roofs off houses and threw grain bins across fields sliced a pathway directly between two more populated country subdivisions on Monday, new mapping from Cypress County shows. Using drone footage, officials compiled data showing the most severe damage began in a swath that started at the east end of Sauder ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Porter excited for homecoming
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Special to the News on July 20th, 2022
MacKenzie Porter, at new heights in her career, is coming home to headline at the 2022 Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede next Thursday. She is being called unstoppable and is the first Canadian female to have five No. 1 hits on country radio in this century. It’s been about seven years since Porter last played ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tree debris from storm being accepted at regional landfill free of charge until July 23
By Medicine Hat News on July 20th, 2022
Those looking for a place to haul debris from fallen and damaged trees can make their way to Redcliff/Cypress Regional Landfill this week to dispose of the wood free of charge. The landfill is offering the free collection until July 23. The Redcliff/Cypress Regional Landfill is open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., ... Read More »
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