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Cancarb expansion adds 9,000 tonnes to annual production
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 24th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Cancarb has completed its expansion, the Medicine Hat-based manufacturer announced Monday. Work to add a sixth carbon black production unit, at a stated cost of $40 million, began in 2019 and is now boosting output at the Brier Park facility by 20 per cent. “The project was planned, constructed and commissioned safely utilizing more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Successful On-Demand transit could expand
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 24th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat Transit is declaring its pilot project to offer “On Demand” service on some evening routes a success, and say it will likely be expanded this year. Monday’s meeting of the public services committee heard that other “low volume” evening routes in the city, as well as the special transit system are being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors 75 and up can book vaccine appointments starting today at 8 a.m.
By Medicine Hat News on February 24th, 2021
Starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, those 75 years old or older can book an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. To get an appointment time for the first and second dose – given 32-42 days apart – call HealthLink 811. It will also be possible to book a vaccine appointment online: https://www.alberta.ca/covid19-vaccine.aspx To book ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police identify youth who called in threat to Walmart
By Medicine Hat News on February 24th, 2021
The person responsible for a threatening phone call to Walmart that resulted in an hour-long lockdown on Family Day has been identified. “We identified the caller, a youth, and we used some alternative forms of the criminal justice system,” said Insp. Brent Secondiak, Medicine Hat Police Services. On Feb. 15 at about 9:15 p.m. police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medalta launches online 50/50 draw to raise funds
By MO CRANKER on February 24th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Medicine Hat’s Historic Clay District is hosting a 50/50 draw to raise funds for its operating costs. Medalta just recently launched the raffle and already has a pot of more than $3,000. The total raised will be split between the winner and Medalta. In a Facebook post from a few days ago, Medalta explained ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City reveals statement to recognize First Nations, but won’t read it much
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 24th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council will be asked next week to approve a local statement that recognizes First Nations, but doesn’t mention specific treaties and would only be used in certain circumstances. A final draft of a “Statement of Acknowledgement, Respect and Recognition” was presented to this week’s public services committee and could be approved at Monday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grain train derails near Bow Island
By Medicine Hat News on February 23rd, 2021
A train that was transporting grain derailed near Bow Island on Sunday. A spokesperson for CP says it happened about 11 a.m. east of Bow Island with 14 cars filled with grain being derailed. “There were no injuries to the crew and no public safety concerns. After all track repairs were made and safety inspections ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Gleaners ship thousands of meals to multiple countries
By Medicine Hat News on February 23rd, 2021
The Prairie Gleaners have been hard at work these past few months, shipping off thousands of meals across the globe. In November, the Gleaners partnered with Faith Missions Inc. to send 1,120 bags of dehydrated food to the Ukraine. In December, the organization send 9,200 kilograms of food to the Dominican Republic. The shipment equalled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HALO thriving after rising to challenges of COVID-19 pandemic
By Medicine Hat News on February 23rd, 2021
HALO Air Ambulance has risen to the challenges that COVID-19 imposed and is in a strong position now, says the chief operating officer. “We’re in the best position we’ve ever been in at this time of year looking forward,” said Paul Carolan, CEO for HALO. HALO is providing full service with a twin engine helicopter. ... Read More »
1 responseMore power: Hut 8 to explore adding its own power production at Alberta sites
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 23rd, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Looking to capitalize on the rocketing price of Bitcoin, Hut 8 will explore adding its own power production at sites in Alberta. The dataprocessing company, which is already the biggest power buyer in the City of Medicine Hat, announced Monday it was in talks with Validus Power Systems to potentially add on-site, cleaner power ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to begin mandated testing program for lead in the water
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 23rd, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City water department will contact residents beginning today to begin a mandated testing program for lead in the water distribution system. That comes 16 months after the province told cities to expand random sampling programs to include pipes and fixtures within buildings following media reports of problems with the toxic heavy metal from across ... Read More »
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