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City-wide fire ban still in effect, fire department says
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 17th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Fire Department wants to remind citizens that the fire ban is still in full effect, and will be until the fire chief decides there has been enough moisture to lift it. The coming week has more rain in the forecast, but Scott Nadeau, acting platoon chief on duty, says the decision ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Few symptoms at seniors’ home outbreaks
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 16th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com There are four confirmed COVID-19 outbreaks in Medicine Hat and area listed on the Government of Alberta website, with an additional and unlisted outbreak confirmed at a seniors’ residence, where cases are spiking among residents and staff members. The official Alberta COVID-19 information website is updated twice weekly. It currently lists South Country Village ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vigil to mark International Overdose Awareness Day
By Mo Cranker, Special to the News on August 16th, 2021
The Medicine Hat Drug Coalition is hosting a one-evening event later this month to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day. The awareness event will take place from 6-9 p.m. downtown on Aug. 31 in the courtyard between the public library and the courthouse. Coalition member Kym Porter, whose son Neil Balmer died of an overdose in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New columnist to share stories of Indigenous culture
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 16th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Editor’ note: The Medicine Hat News is proud to welcome columnists David Restoule and JoLynn Parenteau to the team. Medicine Hat’s identity intertwines with Indigenous culture on a number of fronts, from the iconic Saamis Tepee to the masthead of this newspaper, but Indigenous voices have been underserved in our community for too long. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School divisions honing plans for the fall
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 14th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Alberta public health measures are now extended until Sept. 27, while back-to-school guidelines won’t require in-class masks, though some school boards may still be recommended them, Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced Friday morning. Medicine Hat School Boards have a busy couple of weeks ahead as they review provincial guideline documents and move forward with plans ... Read More »
2 responsesPop-Up Parks planning fun-filled day to cap off August
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on August 14th, 2021
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Pop-Up Parks is aiming to bring the community together by celebrating what makes us different. The Connecting Community initiative has already held two events in the city this summer and is now looking toward the Medicine Hat Recreation Experience on Aug. 28 at Echo Dale Park. “These are events that are free and available ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Column a career dream come true for Parenteau
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 14th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com JoLynn Parenteau hopes her new column with the Medicine Hat News will be a bright spot for readers as they learn more about Indigenous culture. Parenteau, whose mother is French and father is Métis and Cree, grew up in Peace River. She moved to Edmonton after high school, where she studied broadcasting, radio and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mounties investigate fatal morning collision on Trans-Canada Highway
By Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers on August 14th, 2021
Redcliff RCMP have started an investigation into a fatal collision after responding to a call at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Aug. 7. The fatal accident happened on the Trans-Canada Highway near Highway 524. A preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound car with two occupants clipped an eastbound pickup truck while overtaking it and causing the driver ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat man killed by tree in Banff
By Medicine Hat News on August 14th, 2021
Medicine Hat News A 61-year-old Medicine Hat man was killed by a falling tree in Banff National Park during a camping trip, RCMP report. The unidentified man was camping near Lake Minnewanka at the Aylmer Canyon Campground, which is a back-country are often used by hikers. The incident occurred just after midnight on Aug. 11, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Armed Forces members will receive credit at Medicine Hat College
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 12th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Current and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces are now eligible to receive post-secondary credit at Medicine Hat College for the training and experience they’ve acquired during their service, thanks to a memorandum signed by MHC and National Advanced Placement & Prior Learning (N-APPL). A press release that went out to media Wednesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Briefs: Popular First Street U-turn spot is no more
By Medicine Hat News on August 12th, 2021
Medicine Hat’s most well-known U-turn is no longer an option. The city of Medicine Hat announced Wednesday that U-turns from First Street SE onto S. Railway Street downtown will no longer be permitted, effectively immediately. New signage has been posted to alert motorists of the change, which has been enacted to accommodate ongoing construction as ... Read More »
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