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Pre-Stampede events getting underway
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 11th, 2024
A pair of free events will be held ahead of the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede. The Medicine Hat College will kick off Stampede week with the third rendition of their pancake breakfast, running July 22. The free community breakfast will be from 8-10 a.m. at the college’s main entrance with parking also free for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AUPE rally raises member spirits in preparation for bargaining
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 11th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Members of the city’s AUPE chapter gathered with signs and flags outside of the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday, despite the heat. They were joined by fellow union members from other organizations, including UNA, said Curtis Jackson, AUPE vice-president for the South region of the province. He explained that the purpose of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police monitoring Hells Angels gathering in Lethbridge
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 11th, 2024
ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS jsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com LETHBRIDGE — A biker gang with worldwide notoriety is rolling into town, establishing a new charter in Lethbridge, sparking notifications from police. Up to 300 members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club are expected to be in Lethbridge this weekend as they celebrate the opening of their newest chapter. As a result, LPS ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Regional police update; RCMP seeking missing woman, recovered stolen truck
By Medicine Hat News on July 10th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Swift Current RCMP are looking for a 40-year-old woman from that city who was last since on July 2. Kelly Shaw stands about five-foot-three and has medium-length blonde hair and hazel eyes. She is believed to have travelled to Saskatoon on July 7, but her whereabouts are unknown as of Tuesday. Investigators are asking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council eyes $9.5 million composting facility as top 25/26 budget item
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 10th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The largest ticket item in the proposed city budget — a $9.5-million facility to boast composting capacity — would likely be needed soon, even without a new pilot project to Hatter to collect food scraps, staffers told council on Tuesday. That’s because new regulations will require a $2 million water line — included in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to apply for second round of Housing Accelerator funding
By Collin Gallant on July 10th, 2024
@@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat will take another shot at federal Housing Accelerator funding that left the city out of previous rounds of the $4-billion program this year. Medicine Hat and other cities across Canada that didn’t qualify for the original roll-out are now being asked to resubmit for an additional $400 million that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Duplicate Bridge results for July
By Medicine Hat News on July 10th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Tuesday June 4 North/South 1. James Van Dam – Paul Trott 2. Mona Girling – Charlotte Jobb East/West 1. Joan Mayer – Betty Biffard 2. Lynn Fowlie – Lloyd Fowlie Friday June 7 North/South 1. Betty Biffard – Lorena Kelly 2. Doreen Denis – Laverne Noble East/West 1. Munden Coates – Marcia Garman 2. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police hiring for Deputy Chief position
By JAMES TUBB on July 10th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Police Service is looking to make an addition to their executive staff, reviving a vacant position and also hiring a new inspector. Police posted on Sunday for the position of deputy chief, a position that last existed in the Medicine Hat force’s executive team in 2014 before the passing of deputy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Keep family and pets safe during prolonged high temperatures
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 10th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With the entirety of the province under a health advisory due to prolonged hot temperatures, it’s more important than ever to know how to prevent symptoms of heat stroke or exhaustion. AHS reminds residents that heat stroke is a potentially life-threatening condition. Symptoms of heat stroke include confusion, severe restlessness or anxiety, nausea and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Work on schedule for aquatic park upgrades
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 9th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com During the public portion of Monday’s Public Services Committee Meeting, updates on the ongoing maintenance and upgrades to the Big Marble Go Centre’s Aquatic Centre were given. Managing Director Brian Stauth shared that the work is happening apace and is on schedule, with the previously projected opening date of the aquatic park, Sept. 15, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AUPE members to rally for bargaining
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 9th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) are rallying today in Brooks, and will do so on Wednesday here in Medicine Hat. They will be present at the Brooks Alberta Support Centre and Brooks Children & Family Services today, and in front of Brooks Alberta Support Centre & Brooks Children & Family ... Read More »
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