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W. Boundary Road repairs enter final stage
By James Tubb on June 17th, 2022
Medicine Hat News Upgrades to W. Boundary Road which began in 2017 are soon expected to conclude, as the city enters its final stages of road construction. The upgrades, which aim to repair failing infrastructure, are expected to be done in early July. Until such time, portions of W. Boundary Road north of the Trans-Canada ... Read More »
1 responseRedcliff Days plans to make up for lost time
By James Tubb on June 17th, 2022
KENDALL KING Local Journalism Initiative Reporter kking@medicinehatnews.com Southeastern Albertans will come together this weekend to celebrate Redcliff, as the town once again hosts Redcliff Days. “We are super excited to have Redcliff Days back in full force,” municipal manager Phyllis Sorsyth told the News. “Last year, we were really scaled back because of COVID measures. ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat reaches 100 COVID-related deaths
By James Tubb on June 17th, 2022
Medicine Hat News The 100th COVID-related death has been recorded in Medicine Hat. Figures posted on Wednesday afternoon in the province’s weekly case summary show the city passed the milestone sometime during the week leading up to June 13, when two deaths were added to the total. Medicine Hat also moved back into a “high” ... Read More »
2 responsesPolice discuss procedure on inquiry’s last day
By James Tubb on June 17th, 2022
Medicine Hat News The fatality inquiry into the police shooting of Christopher Edmund Arkell concluded on Thursday with Medicine Hat Police Service officials and RCMP policy experts discussing how their agencies consider use of force and operate in emerging situations. A report into the March 2014 standoff, which ended when a police sniper killed the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rising river not cause for concern
By James Tubb on June 17th, 2022
COLLIN GALLANT cgallant@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: CollinGallant The South Saskatchewan River could rise by seven feet when recent rains cause it to crest in Medicine Hat late Friday, but not enough to warrant a widespread response by city crews. A new forecast from the Alberta Rivers Forecasting centre on Thursday morning acknowledged that rain in the Rocky ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High winds down branches, knock out power for some
By Medicine Hat News on June 16th, 2022
Wind gusts of up to 90 kilometres per hour combined with rain to scatter branches and garbage bins throughout Medicine Hat on Wednesday morning. Sustained gusts of 70 kilometres per hour tapered off during the day, but continuing drizzle made for a blustery day. Large branches were blown down in Central Park and other areas, ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta Health Services home rehabilitation teams accepting clients in the South zone
By Medicine Hat News on June 16th, 2022
Alberta Health Services’ South Zone Home Rehabilitation Teams are accepting new clients in Medicine Hat and Lethbridge. Launched in 2017, HRTs work with clients who have recently experienced a decline in independence, function or mobility. Teams are multi-disciplinary, comprised of health and wellness specialists in a variety of fields, including occupational, physical and recreation therapy, ... Read More »
1 responseIrrigation districts keeping tabs on flood potential
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 16th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com As water levels and flow continue to rise throughout much of Alberta, irrigation districts are closely monitoring for flooding potential. “At this point, we’re just vigilant as to the flows coming at us,” Eastern Irrigation District general manager Ivan Freisen told the News. “Beyond that, there’s no other extraordinary actions we’re taking.” Freisen confirmed, ... Read More »
2 responsesArkell, police interaction reviewed at fatality inquiry
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 16th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Christopher Arkell told police to call him “Cowboy” as he threatened to shoot the policeman blocking the driveway to his Cypress County acreage on March 22, 2014, the officer in charge of the situation told a fatality inquiry this week. He wanted out, wanted to see his wife, wanted to drive south, toward Township ... Read More »
2 responsesCompany proposing power line route in Cypress County has altered plan
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 16th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The route of a planned power line in Cypress County, which faced opposition from landowners, has been changed, according to a new notice from the Alberta Utilities Commission. Enerfin Canada had proposed connecting the Winnifred Wind farm, to be built in the County of Forty Mile, from the AltaLink Holsom substation on Range Road ... Read More »
1 responseMcCain’s, Western Tractor dolling out free fries to help Ukrainian refugees
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 16th, 2022
French-fry maker McCain’s is teaming up with Western Tractor to support relief efforts for Ukrainian refugees. In support of Free Fry Day and Ukrainian Refugees, McCain’s is giving away frozen potato products Friday at Western Tractor dealerships across southern Alberta, with monetary donations and new supplies accepted. Those interested can stop by the Medicine Hat ... Read More »
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