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SaskPower to spend big on South Saskatchewan dam modernization
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 17th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews SaskPower will spend $71 million over the next four years to modernize a hydro-electric dam on the South Saskatchewan River system, the Crown power provider announced Tuesday. The Coteau Creek Power Station was built in 1969 on the outlet from the Diefenbaker Lake near the Gardiner Dam and Elbow, Sask. It is capable of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC shuts down classes to get ready for new public health orders
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 17th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat College cancelled classes through the weekend on Thursday after being faced with a slate of new health rules included in a public emergency order from the province the night before. A releases stated the institution is “working through the protocols and seeking additional direction for post-secondary education. However, it is clear that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat man reportedly killed in helicopter crash in Nunavut
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 17th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews CAMBRIDGE BAY, Nunavut Media reports say that a Medicine Hat man was killed this week when a helicopter crashed and rolled on landing Tuesday near a mine in western Nunavut. Agnico Eagle Mines, which operates the Hope Bay gold mine, says the man was a contract employee working 13 kilometres from the site. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Garage sale fundraiser for local bunny rescue
By KENDALL KING on September 17th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Bunny Run Rabbit Rescue, a Medicine Hat non-profit organization that captures and cares for abandoned domesticated rabbits, is having a garage sale fundraiser Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sale will take place at 29 Elliot St. and will feature a wide variety of items ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stolen property found in search leads to arrest in Manyberries
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 17th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A search of the historic train station in Manyberries turned up what mounties say is property stolen in southwest Alberta. Bow Island RCMP report that in late August they began an investigation into stolen property and on Sept. 10 obtained a search warrant before finding copper piping, several guns and a trailer that was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barnes stands by his approach to COVID as cases, deaths spike
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 17th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Area politicians who vocally opposed health restrictions or vaccination requirements are sticking to their guns as Alberta government reimposes measures to quell a rise in COVID cases they say could overwhelm hospitals. Independent MLA Drew Barnes restated his position Thursday morning that the health-care system requires more flexibility and potentially private investment to handle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Public Library brings books to the community with pop-up event
By KENDALL KING on September 16th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public Library will be holding a pop-up event today at the Family Leisure Centre. The pop-up runs from 3-5 p.m. and will operate much like the main library branch in downtown does. Attendees will be able to browse through a collection of about 500 books for varying ages. Books can be ... Read More »
1 responseSouthwest Saskatchewan lags behind other areas for vaccine rate
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 16th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Vaccination rates in southwest Saskatchewan are between nine and 10 per cent lower than the rest of that province, according to figures released Wednesday. They state the percentage of the population over the age of 12 to receive one dose of vaccine in the Swift Current and Maple Creek health sub-zones was 69%, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Candidates hope to gain local foothold as vote looms
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 16th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Near the end of a low-key federal election in southeast Alberta, local candidates are hopeful their parties will make big waves on election night where the result is far from certain. With national polls tightening – and some even changing leads – among the front-running Liberal and Conservative parties, local supporters are hoping to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ICU struggles to keep up with COVID crisis
By KENDALL KING on September 16th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Regional Hospital currently has eight ICU beds available for anyone needing intensive treatment, and two more usually reserved for cardiac care. All eight ICU beds are currently occupied by patients with severe cases of COVID-19 – only a small sliver of the 269 COVID patients in ICUs across Alberta. “The demand is ... Read More »
1 responseBroncs and Honky Tonks cancelled due to COVID spike
By Medicine Hat News on September 15th, 2021
The Broncs and Honky Tonks Rodeo has been cancelled. The rodeo – initially rescheduled from the spring to run Friday through Sunday – was cancelled for several reasons, according to a release from the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede, primarily that local COVID-19 case numbers are the highest they’ve been since the pandemic began. “This ... Read More »
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