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Cypress County issues fire ban, including Canada Day fireworks
By Medicine Hat News on June 30th, 2023
Cypress County has issued a fire ban effective immediately, meaning those looking to set off fireworks in celebration of Canada Day will need to make a new plan or find a new location. The ban — issued Thursday morning due to lack of precipitation, hot and dry conditions and resource management – amends any previous ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Criminal harassment charge withdrawn against local web broadcaster
By Medicine Hat News on June 30th, 2023
A charge of criminal harassment has been withdrawn against a Medicine Hat webcaster who claimed he visited the home of a city firefighter to build a case for private prosecution in an alleged case of assault. Tom Fougere, who operates “Community TV” on an internet site, was charged March 2, 2022 by Redcliff RCMP after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New arena in Dunmore officially breaks ground
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 30th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com A long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony for the Community Ranch Arena at the Dunmore Equestrian Centre took place Wednesday. Construction on the 140-foot by 275-foot arena will begin in the coming weeks. Director Joyce Stuber mentioned in her opening address that materials should be arriving just after the 2023 Heritage Gather Festival, July 14-16. Director Cathy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City names economic development director
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 30th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The city has hired a well-known economic development figure in southeast Albert as its new director of economic development. Selena McLean-Moore, who worked for almost two decades as a regional co-ordinator for various provincial ministries overseeing jobs, innovation and industry development, will take over the post next week. The hiring comes almost exactly one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s microgrants a success but lots of money left
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 30th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A series of “microgrants” offered by City Hall to promote the arts and community building are being well received, but three quarters of money is still available. This year the city dedicated $20,000 in total for community groups who applied for up to $500 in funding to bolster “community connection” or promote “Arts, Culture, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Construction closes Hill Road access to Southeast Hill for summer
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 29th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The continuation of construction on Hill Road will close the access route the Southeast Hill until the start of the school year next fall. Work in 2022 saw the winding road dug up as new water and sewer lines were installed, the roadway improved and the intersection at Fifth Avenue changed. That was halted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council still mulling over feral cat program
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 29th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Council could deal with the issue of a “Trap, neuter and release” program for feral cats in two parts this summer, including a presentation by local animal welfare groups explaining the program. The proposal came under heavy questioning when a motion to amend the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw was introduced in early June. That ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Battle of the Businesses drums up $4,000 for HALO
By Medicine Hat News on June 29th, 2023
The Battle of the Businesses team building event brought companies from across the region together on June 16 at Kin Coulee Park and drummed up $4,000 in support of HALO Air Ambulance. “The event was about providing an opportunity for businesses to enter their team to compete with up to 9 other businesses in 8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cenovus purchases naming rights to Lloydminster multiplex
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 29th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The naming rights to a planned multiplex and outdoor recreation hub in Lloydminster have been sold to Cenovus Energy for $5 million in a 15-year deal, the energy company announced on Wednesday. “More than 2,000 of our staff and their families live and play in this region,” said Jon McKenzie, the president and CEO ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power billing decision looms for most City of Medicine Hat customers
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 29th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A deal on power prices for Medicine Hatters is set to expire Saturday, but most city customers will have a bit more time to decide what to do with their bill. A new system this year offers year-long fixed-rate contracts or staying on a default price, but both are well above an 8-cent per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters honour beloved fallen friend at firefit competition
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 29th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The local Medicine Hat firefit team did well recently at regional competitions and have their sights set on nationals, taking place in Sarnia, Ont. in September. Josh Hauck, Steven Seymour and Michael Arnold are competing this year in memory of fellow firefighter Curtis Noble, who unexpectedly died last year. “When I think of Curtis, ... Read More »
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