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Correction to Friday fees story
By Medicine Hat News on August 13th, 2022
A story in Friday’s paper incorrectly suggested the city’s Corporate Services Committee approved dishonourable payment and tax certificate and information fee increases, and the increases would be raised beginning in the 2023 calendar year. In actuality, fee increases must be heard by and approved by city council before implementation. The committee only heard fee increase ... Read More »
3 responsesFire risk high across southeast Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on August 13th, 2022
“Generally speaking, it’s always a good idea to practice fire safety and to be aware of our actions and how they could impact or result in a fire,” fire prevention officer Carter Gramlich told the News. “But especially now as we know things are really dried up and we’ve had a lot of hot weather, ... Read More »
2 responsesHospital staffing shortages resulting in reduction of in-city hematology testing
By KENDALL KING on August 13th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Staffing shortages at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital’s laboratory are resulting in the reduction of in-city hematology testing for the next four months minimum. In a Tuesday letter addressed to community physicians and clinical staff, Alberta Precision Laboratories stated routine complete blood count and erythrocyte sedimentation rate hematology samples collected at the Patient Care Centre ... Read More »
2 responsesEfforts to fully reopen Echo Dale continue
By Medicine Hat News on August 13th, 2022
Nearly one month after a severe storm and tornado swept through Alberta’s southeast region, efforts to fully reopen Echo Dale Regional Park continue, with the city announcing Friday the reopening of the park’s boat launch and multi-use trail system. The July 18 storm, which downed trees, branches and electrical poles in various locations across Cypress ... Read More »
2 responsesHorses, livestock feeling the heat too
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 13th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com If the internal body temperature of any animal becomes too high, heatstroke occurs and, in severe cases, can be fatal. According to worldhorsewelfare.org, it’s crucial to spot “the signs early, and whilst these vary from horse to horse, they can include; excessive sweating, heavy rapid breathing, an elevated heart and respiratory rate, and altered ... Read More »
2 responsesArid conditions lead to reduction of crop quality
By KENDALL KING on August 13th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Recent high temperatures and dry weather have contributed to a reduction of crop quality, surface and sub-surface moisture levels in the south region and throughout the province, however producers are continuing to benefit from July’s favourable weather conditions. The province’s most recent crop report found crop quality in the south region declined by approximately ... Read More »
1 responseNew private school opening in Medicine Hat
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 13th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Accelerated Potential Christian Academy will open its doors on August 29 for the first intake of students across five classes: Junior Kindergarten (3-4 years), Kindergarten (5-6 years), Grades 1-2, Grades 3-4 and Grades 5-6. “What we are offering is very unique, even Alberta Education is impressed,” said Principal Mary Printz. “Based on our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The best protection of gutters is still having them cleaned regularly
By Ryan McCracken on August 12th, 2022
If you have trees on or near your property, then chances are you need to get your gutters cleaned twice a year. Once in June, after the spring storms have abated to empty them of twigs and other debris, and again in October after the trees have shed all their leaves. Ideally, the fall cleaning ... Read More »
1 responseLarger crowds expected for this year’s Gospel Jamboree
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 12th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Business Men’s Fellowship Gospel Jamboree is returning to Kin Coulee Park on Sunday August 28. Things kick off with a free breakfast and coffee at 9 a.m. followed by church music and a service by the Salvation Army from 10-11 a.m. Russel Scherer, organizer of the jamboree, said they’ve been doing it for ... Read More »
1 responseCan’t beat the heat, can’t get out of the kitchen: Local restaurant workers doing their best to fight high temperatures
By JAMES TUBB on August 12th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb As Medicine Hat sits in a summer scorcher, restaurant kitchen staffs around the city are combating the extra heat in the kitchen in many different ways. Christopher Peech, the kitchen manager at Skinney’s Smokehouse, said he’s been in the restaurant industry for more than 20 years and this summer has been the hottest he ... Read More »
1 responseInflation a motivator behind fee increases
By Medicine Hat News on August 12th, 2022
The city’s Corporate Services Committee announced Thursday fee increases for dishonourable payments, as well as tax certificate and information services beginning in 2023. Dishonoured payment fees will see a 5% increase in the 2023 calendar year and a 4% increase in 2024, meaning the current fee of $38 will increase to $40 in 2023 and ... Read More »
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