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Final Free Play session today
By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2022
Medicine Hat Free Play sessions are will soon come to an end, as back-to-school draws near. The sessions, created through a partnership between the city and Medicine Hat Public School Division, make available schoolyard playgrounds across the city at no cost to families. The final session is being held today at Ross Glen waterpark from ... Read More »
1 responseCivil case settled out of court
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 25th, 2022
A civil case due to be heard today has been settled out of court. Defendants are Bishrat and Haymi Haile and Haymi Building Maintenance and plaintiffs are Mohamed Yassin Aman Ibrahim and Sabir Mohamed Yassin. The primary issue is wages, in that Haymi Building Maintenance doesn’t pay minimum wage. The plaintiffs are owed $26,900 (Mohamed) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter agrees to reduced fine for exceeding COVID capacity limits
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 25th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A local woman has agreed to pay a reduced fine after hosting a Halloween party last fall that exceeded pandemic capacity limits. Police attended the party and discovered “at least 50” people in the residence when then-current orders by the chief medical officer of health set the maximum allowable number people in a private ... Read More »
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By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 25th, 2022
Bring your lawn chair up to the Southeast Hill this Saturday, set it up in a front yard and listen to some great, local live music with the return of PorchFest. There are 14 houses offering up their front porch to musicians and their lawn to attendees. Muriel and Phil Erick will kick things off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plenty on tap for Dunmore Days
By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2022
Dunmore’s Sunrise Park is coming alive this Saturday with the return of Dunmore Days. Hosted by the Dunmore Community Association, the annual celebration offers residents the opportunity to come together and have fun prior to summer’s close. The event kicks off with a complimentary pancake breakfast, running from 9-11 a.m. Following the breakfast, attendees can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anthrax confirmed in RM of Piapot
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 25th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Anthrax has been confirmed in nine animal deaths in the RM of Piapot, the Saskatchewan government announced Wednesday as it called on cattle producers to observe their animals and get them vaccinated. The deadly bacteria can lay dormant in soil for years before it becomes active and infects animals as spores on forage grass ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City conducting parks survey
By KENDALL KING on August 25th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com An upcoming survey conducted by the city aims to collect feedback about Medicine Hat’s parks, trails and natural areas. The survey, an offshoot of previous Parks and Recreation Master Plan work, invites area users to share thoughts on amenities currently available, offer suggestions for future amenities and rate overall satisfaction with such areas. Specifically ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Road safety a focus with students set to return to class
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 24th, 2022
The end of the summer is upon us, which means students will be returning to school next week. This will bring groups of kids traveling together, not only in school zones, but in all areas around the city. The Medicine Hat Police Service wants to ensure kids remain safe and there are a few issues ... Read More »
1 responseCancarb back online after temporary shutdown in spring
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 24th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A major Medicine Hat manufacturer is back up producing power after its cogeneration plant was shut down this spring for substantial maintenance. Cancarb can produce 42 megawatts of electricity through a heat recovery generator first installed at the carbon black facility in the early 2000s. In April, it was taken off line as scheduled ... Read More »
1 responseMHPS seek owner of stolen property
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 24th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Police are looking for the rightful owner of some memorabilia who may not know they have been robbed. Medicine Hat police reported Tuesday they are in possession of sports cards, a coin collection and some jewelry they believe were stolen, but a search of their outstanding files do not include the specific items. The ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat Polka Fest celebrates 25 years
By KENDALL KING on August 24th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A Medicine Hat music and dance festival is going strong, as it returns for its 25th year. Medicine Hat Polka Fest first took place in 1995, started by a group of local polka enthusiasts wanting to offer southeastern Albertans a chance to experience the music they so loved. Held annually, the two-day festival combines ... Read More »
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