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Alberta potato crop best in country
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 22nd, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com According to the Dec. 7 release by Statistics Canada, the 2022 potato harvest in Canada yielded 120 million hundredweight, a 0.8 per cent increase year over year. The report says this is the second consecutive record potato production for Canada and is due to slight increases in both seeded area and yield. Alberta led ... Read More »
1 responseLeader, Sask. to get federal grant for completion of trailway
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 22nd, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Leader, Sask. will receive a federal grant to help complete a loop of trailway around the town, it was announced Wednesday. The Government of Canada announced Active Transportation grants for 17 projects in that province, totalling $1.9 million. About $157,000 will go toward building 2.5 kilometres of trailway in Leader, which will complete a ... Read More »
1 responseCity police seek assistance finding suspects in wallet, credit card theft
By Medicine Hat News on December 21st, 2022
Medicine Hat Police Service is asking for public assistance to identify two men involved in the theft of a credit card. The incident occurred Nov. 9 around 6 p.m. with the two males working together. One male knocked on the car window to get the attention of a woman who was sitting in her vehicle ... Read More »
1 responseNORAD tracking Santa as usual
By Southern Alberta Newspapers on December 21st, 2022
Santa Claus is coming to town and he’s going to be escorted through Canadian airspace once again by NORAD as he and his reindeer take aim at rooftops across the country. Every year the bi-national NORAD will be tracking Santa’s travels in addition to its regular duties. Children from across the world on Christmas Eve ... Read More »
1 responsePolice search for person of interest
By Medicine Hat News on December 21st, 2022
The Medicine Hat Police Service is requesting public assistance to help identify a person of interest. At 1:20 p.m. on Dec. 5 a male who was carrying a baseball bat unlawfully entered a parked vehicle. The owner of the vehicle, who is a resident in the Southeast Hill, confronted the male and was knocked to ... Read More »
1 responseCold snap continues but will let up in time for Christmas
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 21st, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant It will be a white Christmas in southern Alberta, though a Chinook is expected by the Holiday weekend to lift spirits and lift the region out of bone-chilling cold. Temperatures at the Medicine Hat Airport fell to -34.7C at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, combined with light wind to produce a wind chill value of ... Read More »
1 responseCatholic division will shift modulars to handle enrolment needs
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 21st, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Education has stated there is limited ability to procure new modular units for school boards this year and is requesting they look at relocating underutilized existing units. Secretary treasurer Greg MacPherson told the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education that this fits in with what they are asking for. Due to enrolment pressure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several community dinners planned for the Holiday Season
By Medicine Hat News on December 21st, 2022
Hatters have several opportunities to enjoy a warm and welcoming Christmas meal free of charge this Holiday Season. Dec. 23: Community members are invited to gather at Medicine Hat’s Mustard Seed’s Allowance Avenue location on Dec. 23 for a seasonal breakfast, served from 8-10 a.m. And later, the Salvation Army Resource Centre is welcoming Hatters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council OKs land donation for affordable housing
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 21st, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council has endorsed and approved a land donation toward building an affordable housing complex on Kipling Street. City Hall’s contribution to the Medicine Hat Community Housing project would amount to $775,000, comprising the gift of land and fees to service the parcel that sits near the Canada Post depot on the main road ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged after high-risk incident
By Medicine Hat News on December 21st, 2022
A 54-year-old man is in custody and facing numerous charges following a high-risk incident at a residence in the 200 block of Southlands Boulevard early Monday. Police responded to the scene at approximately 6:30 a.m. following report of a domestic altercation between a woman and her former partner involving a weapon. Upon arrival, the man ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City hires new CAO
By Medicine Hat News on December 20th, 2022
Medicine Hat has hired a new top administrator. Ann Mitchell, the current manager of Lethbridge County, will start the city manager’s position on Feb. 6. “We are excited to have Ann bring her experience in the role of CAO,” said Mayor Linnsie Clark. “We are confident that we will grow and thrive under her leadership.” ... Read More »
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