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Massive storm rolls through region
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 19th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant High winds that accompanied a storm first described as a tornado as it passed by Redcliff, snapping power lines and sending hay bales rolling down the highway on Monday afternoon. Though a house in Cypress County was destroyed, reports of injuries were thankfully few, according to emergency officials. It was the first tornado to ... Read More »
1 responseSaskatchewan sets new record for summer electricity consumption
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 19th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Saskatchewan set a new record for electricity consumption in summer on July 15, Crown utility provider SaskPower has reported. Demand in the province reached 3,551 megawatts at 5 p.m. that day as most of the southern portion of Saskatchewan was under a heat warning and temperatures were above 30C. That is up four megawatts, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage Gather Festival hitting Dunmore Equestrian Centre
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Special to the News on July 19th, 2022
Be sure to head out to the Dunmore Equestrian Centre from August 5-7 for the first Heritage Gather Festival. The Gather was brought to Brooks last year by Rugged Rodeo Inc. and Dunmore liked the format so much they decided to bring one here. Cathy Schnell, director on the board of the Dunmore Equestrian Centre, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plenty up for grabs in Stampede draws, raffles
By Medicine Hat News on July 19th, 2022
A few lucky Hatters will leave Stampede richer than they arrived, when numbers are drawn for multiple 50/50 draws and community raffles. To help you decide at which to try your luck, the News has compiled a list of all draws, raffles, prizes and costs. 50/50 Draws Held at all night shows and rodeos, as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County residents oppose proposed city substation
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 16th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Cypress County residents on the edge of Medicine Hat are planning opposition to a proposed substation in the city’s far southwest corner. That plan is now before provincial utility regulators, while owners of a cluster of homes near the preferred site are prepared to argue against the facility, which utility officials say is needed ... Read More »
1 responseGrotto Gardens adds the power of goat yoga
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 16th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The team at Grotto Gardens Family Fun Farm is continuing to introduce new and exciting experiences in the hopes of making others smile. “It’s all about fun,” co-owner Dana Hassett told the News. “Every year we’re adding something and trying to reinvent ourselves (and) make it fun for everybody.” Located just south of Maple ... Read More »
1 responseGreat Big Pedal rides from Kin Coulee on Monday
By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on July 16th, 2022
Bike Medicine Hat and Tourism Medicine Hat are cohosting the annual Great Big Pedal on Monday from 6-9 p.m. Kin Coulee will be both the start and end location. Registration is free, and encouraged, for those who wish to participate. The first 150 registrants receive a $5 voucher for the food trucks. Thus far, about ... Read More »
1 responseEverything you need to know for MH Stampede
By Samantha Johnson & Kendall King on July 16th, 2022
Medicine Hat is coming alive for the first full, open Stampede since the beginning of the pandemic. To help you navigate the many activities and events being held at the Stampede and around the city, the News has compiled a list of what’s being offered. Pancake Breakfasts • July 21 from 7-10 a.m. at Kal ... Read More »
1 responseSouthern Alberta haying better than last year, but spring drought took toll
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 16th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Haying across southern Alberta this month is a little better than the first cut in 2021, according to the latest Alberta crop report, noting that a dry spring stunted growth, and rain since hasn’t fully made up the difference. Progress at this point in both years is behind the five-year average, and yields are ... Read More »
1 responseBehind the Stampede: Royalty takes a village
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 16th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com For the next three Saturdays, the News continues to take you behind the scenes of the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede. Each week explores what goes into preparing for, operating and cleaning up different aspects of Stampede. This week, royal insiders Bailee McNaughton and Lori Siedlecki discuss the people and planning behind the crown ... Read More »
1 responseVilla residents must move as hotel takes hold
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 15th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A former downtown hotel turned retirement residence, is reverting to its original form – and now residents must find a new place to live. Residents of the Medicine Hat Retirement Villa, located on Fourth Street SE, were notified earlier this week that facility health-care and residential services would be ending on Aug. 31 and ... Read More »
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