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Fire restriction issued in Cypress County
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 30th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Following spring melt and with a load of dry grass covering the region, Cypress County instituted a fire restriction effective Monday morning. It bars open fires outside of certified structures, including fireworks, and cancels all fire permits issued by the county. Fire bans were in place for most of southeast Alberta and southwest Saskatchewan ... Read More »
2 responsesWeekly food truck event will support downtown
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 30th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Get ready to fuel up at Medicine Hat’s newest weekly food truck event, Wicked Wednesdays, which begins tonight and runs through the spring and summer months. The event runs 4-8 p.m. in the parking lot adjacent to Medicine Hat’s CORE Association on Third Street downtown. Anywhere from six to a dozen local food trucks ... Read More »
2 responsesHousehold product storage key to preventing unintentional poisonings
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 30th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com National Poison Prevention Week takes place across Canada from March 20-26. In recognition of the week, Health Canada and Alberta Health Services are sharing tips on how to properly handle and store household products to prevent unintentional poisonings. “It’s a way for us to remind parents and caregivers about the dangers of unintentional poisoning,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Country Co-op posts $17.9M dividend, up 50%
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 30th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews South Country Co-op had a bounce-back year in 2021, with sales again surpassing the half-billion-dollar mark as mainly fuel revenue recovered after the early stages of the pandemic. The co-operative retailer revealed the results to members at its virtual annual general meeting on Monday night, outlining that drought conditions in 2021 impacted the agro ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Make your own beeswax food wraps at Police Point Park this weekend
By Medicine Hat News on March 30th, 2022
Local conservationists will be able to make their own beeswax wraps at the Police Point Park Nature Centre this weekend. The event, which runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will allow those in attendance to create their own wraps, which serve as an alternative to plastic wrap. “They can be washed and reused, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province orders study on blending hydrogen into natural gas lines
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 30th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Alberta government has ordered a study into blending hydrogen into natural gas lines that supply homes and businesses. Use of the clean burning fuel in home heating, power production and vehicles is increasingly seen as a way to transition from carbon-emitting fossil fuels. Last week, Alberta Energy Minister Sonya Savage requested the Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff resident wins $100K on Lotto Max Extra
By Medicine Hat News on March 30th, 2022
A resident of Redcliff got quite the surprise this past Saturday when he discovered he had won $100,000 from his Lotto Max Extra numbers drawn on Jan. 7. “I woke up and thought to myself, ‘I should check my tickets,'” Ariel de la Cruz said in a statement. “I had no idea I was holding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID took big toll at Co-op Place
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 29th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City Hall has released a report on how it plans to jointly manage Co-op Place and the Esplanade Theatre as major entertainment venues in Medicine Hat, but information also reveals how the hockey rink has failed to meet expectations over the past six years. Operations during the past two years – when it was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!You don’t necessarily need the bunny to have a good Easter
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 29th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com As Easter approaches, a local bunny rescue organization is encouraging Hatters to do their research and consider the long-term commitment pet ownership requires, before adopting a bunny. “One of our biggest concerns is that people are impulse buying,” Amanda Hennessey, Bunny Run Rabbit Rescue president, told the News. “You see a cute little bunny ... Read More »
1 responseBalloon foils power for 350 Hatters
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 29th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A foil balloon caused more than 350 addresses to lose power on March 25, when it connected with a power line near Kingsway Avenue. After one unsuccessful attempt to remove the balloon, crews were able to restore power to the area approximately two hours after the initial contact. In light of the incident, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City receives ‘encouraging’ interest in Monarch Theatre
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 29th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Eight expressions of interest were filed with the city regarding of the Monarch Theatre – an “encouraging number” according to top officials at city hall who will now launch a more formal process to purchase or lease the historic Second Street movie house. “It’s very exciting, and I’m looking forward to seeing some creative ... Read More »
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