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First significant snow followed by typical collision uptick
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 7th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s Police Service reported several motor vehicle collisions resulting from the city’s first notable snowfall, however none resulted in major injuries. “We had 16 collisions reported through our collision reporting centre and we’ve had about 11 where officers attended,” Sgt. Gerald Sadlemyer of MHPS traffic unit told the News. “Now, there might be ... Read More »
1 responseFire prevention precautions essential in winter
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 7th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s Fire and Emergency Services are sharing tips to help Hatters remain safe throughout the Holiday and winter seasons. Carter Gramlich, fire prevention officer with the city, told the News there are several risks associated with the Holiday Season, however steps can be taken to prevent incident. The first aspect of prevention is ... Read More »
1 responseSanta Claus Fund Charity Auction all set to go
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 7th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com The Santa Claus Fund Charity Auction has put almost anything up for bid over the past 29 years – including a kitchen sink – and are now expected to reach a milestone fundraising total this week. Lorraine Schmaltz, auction co-ordinator, is busy getting donations. She says they could potentially surpass a total of $1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Missing person found
By Medicine Hat News on December 7th, 2021
A local woman reporting missing over the weekend has been found safe, Medicine Hat Police Service confirmed Monday. No explanation has been provided by police for the disappearance, but a release stated that she is well... Read More »
1 responseCompany behind Cypress Wind Farm seeks approval for a second play
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 7th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The company building a major wind farm between Dunmore and the Cypress Hills has formally applied to build another nearby. EDF Renewables North America hopes to begin construction of the new Bull Trail wind farm south of Irvine late next year, right around the time commissioning of the EDF Cypress wind farm is completed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign off to good start, hopes to top $300K
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 4th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Salvation Army’s annual Christmas kettle campaign is off to a good start, says Capt. David Dale, co-ordinator for Medicine Hat’s Salvation Army operations. “Right now, it’s looking good. People are really supporting the campaign.” Dale told the News. “We’re at 24% of our goal … We still have three-and-a-half weeks to go, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local unemployment ticks up slightly
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 4th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The unemployment rate in rural southern Alberta rose slightly month to month in November, while maintaining strong gains over late autumn in 2020. Most regions in Alberta saw the jobless rate fall in statistics released Friday by Statistics Canada. The rate in the Medicine Hat-Lethbridge economic region however, rose two 10ths of a percentage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Design your own Holiday door swag’ at Police Point next weekend
By Medicine Hat News on December 4th, 2021
It’s time to get into the Holiday crafting spirit. The Interpretive Program at Police Point Park is kicking off the Holiday Season with a “Design your own Holiday door swag” event on Dec. 11. “We will have some workstations and supplies prepared for participants,” reads an Interpretive Program release. “This is your chance to design ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitla Wind, now Alberta’s largest, online since Dec. 1
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 4th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Capital Power’s Whitla Wind farm is now the largest operating in the province, the company announced at its investors day on Thursday, as a $257-million expansion built in the County of Forty Mile came online on Dec. 1. At the same presentation the Edmonton-based power producer says it will expand a central Alberta wind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!United Way, Root Cellar partner for Christmas dinner
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 4th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com United Way South Eastern Alberta and Medicine Hat’s Root Cellar are partnering to provide Hatters with warm Christmas meals this Holiday Season through the United Way Spirit of Christmas Feast on Dec. 25. The event is in its ninth year, however this will be the first year the organizations are partnering together. Missy Fandrick, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!United Way wraps all things Christmas at MH Mall again
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 4th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com The United Way South Eastern Alberta is helping Hatters wrap up the Christmas season in style. From now until Dec. 24, United Way will be operating a Christmas Wrapping Booth in Medicine Hat Mall near Hudson’s Bay. The annual volunteer-run service wraps gifts of all sizes with price determined by size. “The average gift ... Read More »
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