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A tornado after all: Environment Canada certifies ‘F2’ finding
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 26th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews It was, in fact, a tornado that destroyed homes in Cypress County and skirted by more populated areas in the region on July 18, and then was followed by a secondary storm burst over Redcliff. Environment Canada in conjunction with weather researchers at the University of Western Ontario certified the finding on the weekend, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City officials breaking down how departments responded to storm
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 26th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City officials are breaking down how utility, emergency and social support departments responded after a tornado sliced through the area on July 18. Monday’s meeting of the public services committee was provided a detailed update on the situation and the response, including an initial look at the damage. Public services commissioner Brian Mastel said ... Read More »
1 responseThe wow factor of the 2022 Garden Tour
By Samantha Johnson Special to the News on July 24th, 2022
The 2022 Medicine Hat and District Horticultural Association Garden Tour officially took place Sunday. During the evening of July 16 was the pre-garden tour, for homeowners, volunteer workers and media. Somerset was the starting point to a quaint garden created by Sandra Parkes that feels small and manageable. The rear of her property backs onto ... Read More »
1 responseBehind the Stampede: Cowboys ready to ride
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 23rd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com This Saturday and next, the News is continuing to take you behind the scenes of the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede, to explore what goes into preparing for, operating and cleaning up different aspects of the grand event. This week, we’re getting an exclusive look into the event at the heart of Stampede: rodeo. ... Read More »
1 responseCity Notebook: Pretty forgettable decade for natural gas in SE Alberta
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 23rd, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant After a century of good fortune, it’s been a pretty forgettable decade for the natural gas sector in southeast Alberta. Low prices, laid off workers, a dwindling city business and bank account. But it’s been a happy new year for those who made it out the other side and are now reaping the whirlwind ... Read More »
1 responsePortion of Sierra Coulee Trail closed for two weeks to fix drainage issues
By Medicine Hat News on July 23rd, 2022
The portion of Sierra Coulee Trail connecting Sunrise Bay and Sunrise Circle will be closed for approximately two weeks as city crews attempt to fix water drainage issues The work is scheduled to begin July 25 and is expected to be complete by Aug. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northern Star Aero Team ready to take to the sky at air show
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Special to the News on July 23rd, 2022
Medicine Hat Family Fun and Flight presents the Dave Rozdeba Memorial Flight on Monday, July 25 from 12-6 p.m. – held in honour of Dave Rozdeba, chairman and Air Boss, who passed in 2017 from cancer. The air show itself will start later in the day. Chairman, Robbie Watson said, “There will be some scheduled ... Read More »
1 responseArmy of One Comedy Tour comes to Redcliff
By SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Special to the News on July 23rd, 2022
A two-in-one comedy show is coming to the Redcliff Legion on Aug. 4. Scott Porteous and his alter-ego, Herbert Henries, are doing a month-long tour of the Western provinces. The first show is August 2 in Tompkins, Sask., then onto Redcliff, before they head to B.C. for several shows and finish the tour with events ... Read More »
2 responsesSaskatchewan highway department nearing completion of $120M plan to improve Highway 7
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 23rd, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Saskatchewan’s highway department is nearing the completion of a $120-million, eight-year plan to improve Highway 7 between Saskatoon and Oyen, the government said Friday. This summer the department will spend $18 million to add six passing lanes to the highway between Kindersley and the Alberta boundary, where it becomes Alberta Provincial Highway No. 9. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Operations at Town of Redcliff return to normal
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 23rd, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Operations at the Town of Redcliff have returned to normal five days after wind whipped through the town downing trees and power lines. “We were very fortunate compared to our neighbours in the city and county,” said town chief administrator Phyllis Forsyth on Friday afternoon. “Most of our damage was power lines and tree ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Storm of the century?: Damaging winds drum up memories of tempests past
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 23rd, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Tornado or not, violent wind storms this week near Medicine Hat are bringing back memories of natural disasters that shaped the region and left long-lasting effects. At least 21 homes in Cypress County were severely damaged this week by what is now described as a plow wind after initial reports of a tornado touching ... Read More »
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