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Hatters getting used to paying at the pumps
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 14th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Canadians are paying record highs at the pump. On Friday, the Canadian Automobile Association calculated the average cost of gas nationally was 193.5 cents per litre. Last year at this time the national average was 127.2. While Albertans are paying less than residents of every other province – averaging 166.2 cents on average Friday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reesor restocked with rainbow, tiger trout
By Medicine Hat News on May 14th, 2022
Reesor Lake has been restocked with rainbow and tiger trout, the Alberta Conservation Association reports. Other lakes near to Medicine Hat – including Echo Dale, Cavan Lake, Michel Reservoir and Spruce Coulee Reservoir – await stocking... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tax incentives could include old Arena site
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 14th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The three-year-old proposal to turn the site of the Medicine Hat Arena in to mixed-use housing would likely be rolled forward into a new plan to incentivize development, according to city administrators. This week a council committee heard a proposal to build on an initial tax incentive bylaw in two tracts; for substantial new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rest stop near Walsh one of 10 to get indoor plumbing upgrade
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 14th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A provincial rest stop near Walsh is set for an upgrade to indoor plumbing. The facility, located 1 kilometre east of the hamlet on the westbound Trans-Canada Highway is one of 10 sites named Friday in a $1.5-million proposal to improve Alberta Transportation-managed highway rest stops in the province. A flushing toilet is among ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Expect delays on 10th Avenue SW due to gas line replacement
By Medicine Hat News on May 14th, 2022
Motorists travelling on the southbound lane of 10th Avenue SW near Hillsisde Cemetary should expect delays beginning May 16, as city crews work to replace a main gas line. Construction is expected to conclude by the end of the month. Hillside Cemetary’s north entrance will be closed until the work is completed... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub hosting Race for Hunger in July to raise funds for programs
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 14th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The course is set, now all it needs are racers. Medicine Hat’s Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub is looking for 10 teams of two to participate in the inaugural Root Cellar Race for Hunger, taking place July 9. Inspired by the Amazing Race, the event will take teams to different sites across Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UFA adding two Saskatchewan locations
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 13th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews UFA will expand east with locations in southeast Saskatchewan, the Alberta-based co-operative fuel and farm retailer announced Thursday. New fuel locations in Weyburn and Yorkton will give the retailer 112 locations, but are part of a larger “multi-year” strategy to add locations in agriculture or oil and gas centres. “The expansion of our petroleum ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County releases summer lineup of events for Southern Alberta Summer Games
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 13th, 2022
Cypress County has unveiled its summer lineup of special events in lieu of the Southern Alberta Summer Games. An art and photography competition with a focus on Indigenous culture, a horseshoe tournament and a track meet will all take place in Cypress County in July. Kicking off the month will be the art and photography ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giant chess set opening ceremony set for May 27
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 13th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s giant chess set will soon return to downtown. The chess set – deemed the largest in the world by Guinness World Records – has been an annual tradition in Medicine Hat since 2005. Each spring, the set takes up residence in the park between Medicine Hat Public Library and the Court of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aurora downsize continues with closure of greenhouse in Leduc
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 13th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Aurora Cannabis is closing more facilities, including its largest remaining “sky-class” greenhouse, in favour of relying on a recently acquired growing company and to continue to cut production and expenses. The Aurora Sky greenhouse in Leduc was the Edmonton-based firm’s showcase facility when Cannabis became legal in 2018 and was the model for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Underpass makeover thanks to Pop-up Parks
By Medicine Hat News on May 13th, 2022
Medicine Hat’s Second Street underpass will be getting a makeover May 14 and 15 as the Southern Alberta Pop-up Parks Association installs new art. The underpass will remain open to pedestrian traffic and the public is encouraged to watch the artists as they work... Read More »
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