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Alberta couple fined heavily for hunting violations in Saskatchewan
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 18th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews An Alberta couple that obtained deer hunting licences in Saskatchewan at the cost for residents have been fined $14,000, conservation officials reported this month. Officials say the man and women from Veteran, Alta. pleaded guilty in provincial court to misrepresenting their address, lying to a conservation officers and improperly taking and tagging a deer. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin and City of Medicine Hat unveil plaque honouring Métis
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 18th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat and Miywasin Friendship Centre partnered together to unveil a new plaque Thursday which recognizes the historic Métis settlement that once occupied Saratoga Park. The unveiling of the plaque comes nearly one year after the park was designated as a Municipal Historic Resource. Brenda Mercer, cultural co-ordinator at Miywasin, believes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School divisions move to mask mandates
By KENDALL KING on September 17th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Following the Alberta government’s press briefing Wednesday evening, which set out new mandates for all public spaces in the province, two local school districts – Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education and Prairie Rose Public Schools – will move to mandatory masking for all educators and students in Grades 4 and up. This comes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New COVID measures put stress on local restaurants
By JAMES TUBB on September 17th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb New COVID-19 vaccine orders are putting restaurants in a unique situation. New regulations set to take effect Monday require restaurants and pubs to admit only those with proof of vaccination to remain open without operating restrictions, or, for those not wanting to enforce vaccine rules, be limited to outdoor service. Mario Padilla, owner of ... Read More »
3 responsesCity will release COVID plan next week
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 17th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat says it will likely know early next week how to implement a “vaccine restriction-exemption” program outlined by the province on Wednesday night. It would allow those who can prove double vaccination status to access some services, while those without may be refused entry to certain non-essential activities or services. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SaskPower to spend big on South Saskatchewan dam modernization
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 17th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews SaskPower will spend $71 million over the next four years to modernize a hydro-electric dam on the South Saskatchewan River system, the Crown power provider announced Tuesday. The Coteau Creek Power Station was built in 1969 on the outlet from the Diefenbaker Lake near the Gardiner Dam and Elbow, Sask. It is capable of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC shuts down classes to get ready for new public health orders
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 17th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat College cancelled classes through the weekend on Thursday after being faced with a slate of new health rules included in a public emergency order from the province the night before. A releases stated the institution is “working through the protocols and seeking additional direction for post-secondary education. However, it is clear that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat man reportedly killed in helicopter crash in Nunavut
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 17th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews CAMBRIDGE BAY, Nunavut Media reports say that a Medicine Hat man was killed this week when a helicopter crashed and rolled on landing Tuesday near a mine in western Nunavut. Agnico Eagle Mines, which operates the Hope Bay gold mine, says the man was a contract employee working 13 kilometres from the site. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barnes stands by his approach to COVID as cases, deaths spike
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 17th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Area politicians who vocally opposed health restrictions or vaccination requirements are sticking to their guns as Alberta government reimposes measures to quell a rise in COVID cases they say could overwhelm hospitals. Independent MLA Drew Barnes restated his position Thursday morning that the health-care system requires more flexibility and potentially private investment to handle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Garage sale fundraiser for local bunny rescue
By KENDALL KING on September 17th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Bunny Run Rabbit Rescue, a Medicine Hat non-profit organization that captures and cares for abandoned domesticated rabbits, is having a garage sale fundraiser Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sale will take place at 29 Elliot St. and will feature a wide variety of items ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stolen property found in search leads to arrest in Manyberries
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 17th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A search of the historic train station in Manyberries turned up what mounties say is property stolen in southwest Alberta. Bow Island RCMP report that in late August they began an investigation into stolen property and on Sept. 10 obtained a search warrant before finding copper piping, several guns and a trailer that was ... Read More »
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