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Trail in Marlborough Coulee closed for repairs
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 2nd, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com A trail in Marlborough Coulee is closed temporarily until August 14 as crews work on repairs to the trail. The trail is expected to be re opened August 14 as residents are asked to remain off the trail bridge and adhere to posted signage and barricades. Users will need to take alternative routes to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province launches invasive mussels awareness campaign as fines spike
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 2nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The province of Alberta is cracking down on the threat of invasive zebra and quagga mussels with a multi-phase awareness campaign. “Reports of invasive species are increasing across Canada and the United States, as tiny mussels can be easily spread through boats and other watercraft,” said the province. “They can rapidly damage waterways and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Not much change to utility prices heading into August
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 2nd, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Power prices in Medicine Hat this month are expected to dip slightly, however natural gas prices will increase based on the weighted average cost of the city’s natural gas rate that started at the beginning of the year. The August total billable rate for electricity will be 7.705 cents per kWh, down slightly from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stamped raffle-winning numbers announced
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 2nd, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede has announced annual raffle winner ticket numbers on its Facebook page. All winners will be contacted. – $20,000 Al Azhar Shriners of Southern Alberta – #13281. – $10,000 Kinsmen Club of Medicine Hat – #22502. – $10,000 Medicine Hat Legion – #03146. – $10,000 Southeast Alberta Friends of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Interpretive Centre to host photography walk
By Medicine Hat News on August 2nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Returning with the height of summer, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Centre is bringing back its seasonal Photography Walk, Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. Interpreters invite residents and visitors alike to take a stroll through Police Point Park with them and see how the nature space has changed as the year turns onward. All photography ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New health clinic on Maple hosts grand opening
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 2nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com A new medical clinic celebrated its grand opening Thursday afternoon, and staff look forward to helping the city’s ongoing capacity issues in regards to available health care. Drs. Gert Grobler and Andre Claassen have come together to open their space at 402 Maple Avenue, and were touched by the warm reception and interest since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Full STEAM ahead for local student: Fatema Riaz aces Grade 11 diploma exams prior to spending summer studying biochemistry
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 2nd, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com For some students summer break is an opportunity to put away the text books and focus on other important things in life. Some students might kick back and relax, catching up on some much needed sleep. Others are motivated to work and volunteer, while others may spend extra quality time with family and friends. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Behind the Scenes: New online video highlights Veiner Centre’s food support program
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 2nd, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre released a short video on its YouTube Channel in July showing how staff and volunteers prepare and deliver 120 meals a day through its ‘Meals on Wheels’ program. The behind-the-scenes video begins with food service manager Rick Leach explaining their early morning kitchen routine with video footage of vegetables ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHIP to host nature jeopardy night
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 1st, 2024
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is challenging residents to put their nature knowledge to the test with a game-show themed event. Nature Jeopardy will be hosted at Police Point Park on Aug. 13 with one time slot from 7-8 p.m. and one from 8-9 p.m. Teams will be able to earn points by responding with ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity View Lions donate $2,000 to Meals on Wheels program
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 1st, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Community View Lions Club was thrilled to be able to present a donation to Unison at Veiner Centre on Wednesday afternoon, purchasing much-needed meals for low-income seniors. The donation of $2,000 will be used to fund the Meals on Wheels program, said club treasurer Nancy Crowley. “We’re delighted to be able ... Read More »
1 responseNew Curling Club general manager ‘passionate’ about sport, looks forward to club’s reopen
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 1st, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Previous Curling Club president Bryden Smith has changed roles within the club and will now be in charge of day-to-day operations after the board of directors elected him as the new general manager during a recent board meeting in July. Smith was chosen out of a number of candidates as the most qualified to ... Read More »
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