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Montana vaccination rates lagging
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 9th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The vaccination rate in Hill County, Mont., including Havre, has hit 60 per cent, according to data posted by that state’s health officials. That makes the region south of Cypress County, Alta. one of nine of Montana’s 58 counties to reach that mark. With about 14,900 residents of the area eligible by age for ... Read More »
1 responseGrain producers get compensation for bankrupt food handler’s arrears
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 9th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Grain producers who were not paid by a bankrupt food handler with a Gull lake location will be compensated by the Canadian Grain Commission, it was announced on Tuesday. A total of $2.2 million will come from the commission’s surety system to settle 49 claims against Pipeline Foods LLC while it accepted deliveries at ... Read More »
1 responseDoes the Hat really have a court ‘backlog’?
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 9th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com In a statement announcing a 90-120-day pause on Phase Two of SafeRoads Alberta – a policy which, when implemented, will result in the abolition of traffic court – the provincial government cited “significant backlogs” in the traffic court system as reasoning behind the policy. The News reached out to sources on both sides of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lower than average runoff expected in SW Saskatchewan this spring
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 9th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Southwest Saskatchewan will likely see lower than average runoff this spring following an extremely dry growing season in 2021, according to a new report. The Saskatchewan Water Authority made its February estimates this week stating there are eight to 10 weeks left in the winter season, but “without additional snowfall, surface water supply issues ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown YMCA closes briefly over chlorine leak
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 9th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Downtown YMCA closed down on Tuesday evening after a chlorine leak in the afternoon, the agency announced. Officials say a mechanical breakdown caused one pool to become over-chlorinated, causing discomfort but no danger, and credited staff for their quick action. The facility was closed to the public as a precaution as repairs are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Environmental roadmap’ coming in 2022
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 8th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City hall will renew an “environmental roadmap” in 2022 to give an overarching set of principles it would use to consider the effects of climate change on planning and to reduce its own carbon footprint, including in its electricity generation business. Bringing together such a plan was agreed to unanimously at city council’s regular ... Read More »
2 responsesEducators caught in crosshairs of angry anti-maskers
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 8th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Staff and educators at Prairie Rose Public Schools are working to address an incident at a Dunmore school on Feb. 4, during which unauthorized individuals protesting mask mandates entered the school and, joined by some of the student body, walked through the school chanting ‘No masks,’ until escorted off the property by local RCMP. ... Read More »
1 responseShining star returns home for Rotary Music Festival
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 8th, 2022
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Rotary Music Festival is going live this year and one of the adjudicators is returning home to participate in a new way. Kumiko Sakamoto, born and raised in Medicine Hat, began training at a young age. She studied various arts at the Cultural Centre, including violin, voice, dance and musical theatre. ... Read More »
1 responseHigh winds lead to travel advisory along Highway 3 on Monday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 8th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Wind gusts in Medicine Hat peaked at 94 kilometres per hour at 3 p.m. on Monday, an hour after RCMP in Coaldale and Taber advised against travel on Highway 3 due to high wind and visibility issues caused by dust. Sustained wind speeds of 75 kilometres per hour were felt in Medicine Hat in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive Centre hosting winter activity bingo for families on Feb. 13
By Medicine Hat News on February 8th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Centre will be hosting winter activity bingo on Feb. 13, as part of its Family Month celebrations. Families who wish to take part are invited to visit Police Point Park, where a variety of self-guided activities will be set up. Activities will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete and will count ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City accepting bids for carbon capture design
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 8th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat is now accepting proposals to study and design a carbon capture system and subsequent storage plant that was first proposed late last year. Such a contract would provide a review of design work and potential cost estimates, as well evaluate future proposals to build the facility that city economic ... Read More »
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