March 28th, 2024

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Reduction of fertilizer use raising concerns in ag industry

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 2nd, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com Details regarding the federal government’s proposed 30 per cent emission reduction target for fertilizer use are yet to be released, as Canadian producers and agriculture stakeholders raise concerns about the impact the reduction could have on yield. Though voluntary, the total, or absolute reduction of emissions produced by fertilizer use has become a concern ... Read More »

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Miywasin Moment: Raven tales take flight across generations

By JOLYNN PARENTEAU on February 2nd, 2022

The days in southern Alberta are growing longer. The sun’s rays seem to stretch further across the Coulees later in the evenings, and westwind Chinooks strive to melt away the winter snow. Far to the north, the Tlingit people of the Pacific Northwest tell the legend of The Box of Daylight, how long ago the ... Read More »

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Plea of not guilty entered in assault trial

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 2nd, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews One of the men accused in a gun-related assault on the Southwest Hill last fall has pleaded not guilty and could have a trial scheduled next month. Chad Lentz was arrested in Calgary in November after local police put out a warrant for the man and a co-defendant after officers responded to early morning ... Read More »

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City under pressure to rethink utility formula

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 2nd, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Utility bills are rising in Medicine Hat, and so too are calls for the city to reopen how it sets rates and fees, according to some city council members. Default power prices will remain at record highs in Medicine Hat in February, while the monthly natural gas rate is up as well. Both rates, ... Read More »

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Go behind the curtain with Esplanade’s Backstage Pass experience

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 2nd, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com Families and adults are invited to go behind the Esplanade’s theater curtain on Feb. 3 as part of the Backstage Pass experience. Participants will learn about production lighting and sound, hear stories of famous folks who graced the Esplanade’s stage and get to visit areas not normally open to the public. “These are kind ... Read More »

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‘Phase 1’ of Crestwood Rec Centre reopening set for Feb. 7

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 2nd, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Crestwood Rec Centre will reopen Feb.7, the city’s parks and recreation department has announced. At first, lane swimming will be available on mornings only while a special $2 entry fee will be set in what’s called “Phase 1” of the facility’s reopening plan. It will also be subject to the “restriction exemption program” ... Read More »

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City’s CAO role will be filled on rotation for now

By COLLIN GALLANT on February 2nd, 2022

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The top administrative position at the City of Medicine Hat will be filled by a rotation of top managers this month while other options are being explored, the News has learned. City manager Bob Nicolay announced late last month he would leave the role at the end of January, but without a timetable of ... Read More »

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Blowing snow and high winds lead to 40-vehicle pile-up

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 1st, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A snarl of 40 vehicles closed the Trans-Canada Highway in both directions for several hours on Monday afternoon as blowing snow and freezing conditions descended on the region. The RCMP reported that a multiple vehicle pile-up west of Suffield shut down traffic at about 10:30 a.m., though no injuries were reported. Eastbound lanes were ... Read More »

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Local MP, MLAs voice support for protestors, concern over border blockade

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 1st, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com Local MP Glen Motz and MLAs Michaela Frey and Drew Barnes continue to voice support for truck drivers protesting vaccination mandates following the Freedom Convoy’s arrival in Ottawa. “I do support the peaceful, law-abiding approach to this and what they’re doing,” Motz told the News on Monday. “They’re good, self-less, salt-of-the-earth people that have ... Read More »

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Science Challenge allows students to showcase love of the subject

By LAUREN THOMSON, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 1st, 2022

lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Starting today, all kids in Grade 4 through 12 in Southeastern Alberta are welcome to submit their scientific musings for the entire month of February, with a different theme to focus on for each week of the month. The Kiwanis Southeast Alberta Science Challenge is a four-week event hosted by Praxis which allows students ... Read More »

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