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Heat wave set to roll through Medicine Hat
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 22nd, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Heat that has spurred warnings across Southern Alberta could push temperatures in Medicine Hat above 35C through the early part of the week. Environment Canada says the combination of extremely high daytime temperatures and a lack of cooling overnight should lead people to be cautious and take measures to prevent heat stroke and related ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Railway underpass to close during overnight
By James Tubb on July 21st, 2023
The pedestrian railway underpass will be closed starting in September during the overnight to curb drug use, crime and promote âsecure areasâ in a new city program that will initially focus on the passageway between North and South Railway streets. The delay is caused by upgrades to sidewalks one block south on First Street that ... Read More »
1 responseKindersley RCMP reports second drug-related death in July
By James Tubb on July 21st, 2023
RCMP in Kindersley are reporting their second drug-related death in July and third since May in the town of 5,000 residents located 100 kilometres east of Oyen. The detachment also states it responded to four other drug overdoses since April where naloxone was used to reverse the effects of suspected fentanyl use. Seven calls in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!My Place and Hug programs help kids connect through summer
By James Tubb on July 21st, 2023
SAMANTHA JOHNSON reporter@medicinehatnews.com The mental health capacity building program, know as My Place and Hug, within the Medicine Hat Public School Division, has been getting kids out of the house and involved in activities this summer. âWe put on prevention and promotion programs throughout the year in the schools. In the summer, we do free ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forty Mile issues fire restriction
By James Tubb on July 21st, 2023
The County of Forty Mile has issued a fire restriction, cancelling all burning permits and restricting open fires in the county until further notice. That includes fireworks, torches, charcoal barbecues and deep fryers. It doesnât pertain to gas barbecues or wood fires contained in proper fire pits, but officials recommend soaking the ground around a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New base commander at CFB Suffield
By James Tubb on July 21st, 2023
There is a new base commander at CFB Suffield after a change of command ceremony held Thursday afternoon. Lt.-Col. Joe E. Andrechek was installed as head at the military base located 40 kilometres northeast of Medicine Hat. He replaces Lt.-Col. Stephen C. Burke, who was in charge of the base since July 2021. Rotations typically ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council pushing procedural change
By James Tubb on July 21st, 2023
Collin Gallant cgallant@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hatâs city councillors have introduced a series of changes to councilâs operating rules that would limit the mayorâs power and elevate the work of committees. On Monday, council members introduced 12 amendments that, among other changes, would give them, not the mayor, the ability to make committee appointments by vote and ... Read More »
1 responseRCMP seeking public assistance in string of break and enters
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 20th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Mounties are looking for suspects and a potential connection between several break and enters in Burstall, Leader and Eatonia, Sask. this month. Most recently on July 15, culprits went through an exterior wall of a business at Eatonia to steal an automatic teller machine, parts of which were later found in a rural area ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two trails closing to add lanes to paths
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 20th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Two trails in Crescent Heights will be closed Friday as crews add lanes to walking and cycling paths. A city release states that a yellow middle marker will be painted on trails on McCutcheon Drive and in Viterra Park (linking Terrace to Division Avenue) on July 21, but painting should be completed by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s shelter gets $50K grant from Rona for renos, security, sprinklers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 20th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Plans to renovate and add security and sprinkler systems to the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter received a $50,000 boost on Wednesday as Rona hardware announced the local group a was among six charities across Canada earning building improvement grants. The retailer’s charitable foundation announced $500,000 for non-profit groups to improve housing from the hardware ... Read More »
1 responseGarden Tour showcases diversity of options
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 20th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat and District Horticulture Society hosted its annual Garden Tour this past Sunday. The tour shows the diversity of gardening options within the city and surrounding area. Each garden offered something different and provided enthusiasts with opportunities to discuss and compare. Two very large, park-like gardens book-ended the tour. The first was ... Read More »
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