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More bail hearings cancelled for accused in Coutts blockade
By Delon Shurtz Southern Alberta Newspapers on March 4th, 2022
Two more bail hearings for men charged with conspiring to kill police officers at the blockade near the Coutts border in February, have been cancelled. Chris Carbert, 44, was scheduled for a bail hearing Thursday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench, and Anthony Olienick was set for a hearing today, but both were cancelled at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Water fountains downtown and on pathways could come at ‘very low cost’
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 4th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews New made-in-Medicine Hat water fountains could be installed on city pathways and the downtown area this summer to provide refreshment direct from city fire hydrants. Thursday’s meeting of the utility and infrastructure heard water department workers have developed a lightweight unit which can fill bottles and help Hatters find water during hot weather. “It’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oil field sale won’t cost city in net
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 4th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat’s energy division will miss out on millions of dollars in revenue as oil prices spike this month after selling off its main oil interests last year, but likely would have had to have spent more than it made to keep the field, administrators said Thursday. Prices for Alberta crude ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Co-op installs machines for direct donations to mental health
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 4th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta Southeast Region and South Country Co-op are teaming up to support local mental health initiatives through the ‘Share the Wealth for Mental Health’ contact-less pay campaign. Shoppers at Co-op locations throughout the southeast region of the province are invited to take part in the campaign by tapping Interac ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspect on the loose after stealing truck from Good Samaritan who offered help
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 3rd, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Mounties in Brooks are looking for an injured man they say hit the ditch in his truck and then stole another on Wednesday morning. The RCMP received a call at about 8:30 a.m. that a motorist had witnessed a truck go off the road on Highway 1A outside the city, but the Good Samaritan ... Read More »
1 responseCities speaking out over UCP plan to bar COVID bylaws
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 3rd, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The lobby group representing Alberta’s towns and cities says amending legislation to bar local mask bylaws is a short-term political move that could have long-lasting repercussions. The provincial government lifted its Alberta-wide mask mandate this week, along with most capacity and other restrictions outside health facilities and pubic transit meant to slow the spread ... Read More »
2 responsesWorks by local artists on display at gallery through March
By Medicine Hat News on March 3rd, 2022
The work of local artists will be on display at the Medicine Hat Cultural Centre this month. Hat Art Club’s Forever Learning exhibit at the One on One Gallery opens this morning at 8 a.m. and runs through March 27, featuring brand new work from a variety of local creators. The goal of both the ... Read More »
1 responsePTHAC meeting March 11, 1-2 p.m. over Zoom
By Medicine Hat News on March 3rd, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Palliser Triangle Health Advisory Committee has announced its 2022 meeting dates, including one next week. The committee meets publicly twice per year and will provide online meeting format via “Zoom” for its March 11 afternoon session from 1 to about 2 p.m. Anyone wishing to attend should contact AHS via email (pallisertriangle@ahs.ca). Topics ... Read More »
1 responseAHS opening temporary pediatric vaccination clinic at Higdon Hall
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 3rd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Health Services announced Wednesday it would be opening a temporary COVID-19 vaccination walk-in clinics across the South Zone for children age five to 11. Medicine Hat’s pediatric vaccination walk-in clinic will be located at Higdon Hall and will be in operation from 1-8 p.m. daily between now and March 16. Children who attend ... Read More »
1 responseRestaurant lessens waste by feeding chickens
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 3rd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Local restaurant staff are doing their part to reduce food waste and support agriculture by turning kitchen and table scraps into chicken feed. Sou Boss, owner of Thai Orchid Room in Medicine Hat, proposed the idea after learning one of her employees, Chef Shelagh, lives on a homestead and owns more than 30 chickens, ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity Foundation looking for volunteers for its board of directors
By Medicine Hat News on March 3rd, 2022
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta is looking for volunteers to fill vacancies within its board of directors. Interested parties must have a proven record of community involvement and in-depth knowledge of business operations, and must be able to dedicate approximately five hours per month over a three-year member term. Board members will guide the ... Read More »
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