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More restrictions likely, one way or another
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 4th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The pandemic is worsening in Medicine Hat where new cases push the city toward a slate of regional restrictions, say local emergency officials, but those measures outlined just four days ago may be superseded by new rules expected Tuesday. “I wish I could stand here and tell you that we’re doing great as a ... Read More »
1 responsePublic school division adds more to the COVID-positive list
By Medicine Hat News on May 4th, 2021
The Medicine Hat Public School Division announced cases of COVID-19 at three schools throughout the weekend and Monday morning. There were two cases identified at River Heights School, which puts the school at four active cases. The MHPSD’s release on its website says the school will remain open to those not listed as a close ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power prices falls while gas price rises
By Medicine Hat News on May 4th, 2021
Power prices will fall for Hatters with default electricity pricing in May, but rates remain above a set-rate option, information published Monday from the city’s utility department shows. The floating rate for power will be 7.411-cents per kilowatt hour, down from 8.781-cents in April, but above the 6.8 cents the city offers customers who sign ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!0% property tax hike made official
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 4th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant There will be no general change in municipal property tax rates for Medicine Hat this year as council approved a plan to use $832,000 more in reserve spending to make up for assessment values that were hammered by the COVID pandemic. That amount relates decreasing value of hotel business in mid 2020, and outweighed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kiwanis regional science fair draws added entries to online edition
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 4th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi The Kiwanis Southeast Alberta Regional Science fair went virtual this year and judges were impressed with the students’ work. “I think we were able to be successful because students are really getting used to this online virtual work, it’s nothing new to them,” said Patty Rooks, senior scientific consultant with Praxis Science Outreach Society. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Opposition, defiance continue as more restrictions loom
By ALEX McCUAIG Special to the News on May 4th, 2021
As positive cases of COVID-19 in Medicine Hat continue to near a threshold for added restrictions, opposition from the city’s two government MLAs continues for current measures imposed last month, and local enforcement action appears non-existent. But Premier Jason Kenney showed up Monday at the provincial COVID update announcing Albertan’s can expect further restrictions to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guilty plea entered in case of issuing false T4s
By ALEX McCUAIG Special to the News on May 4th, 2021
A city man entered a guilty plea to a fraud-related charge connected to a scheme to bilk the taxman only a few hours into his scheduled five-day trial on the allegations Monday. Cordero Walper was charged in April 2018 in connection with the incident in which a dozen individuals either attempted or succeeded to file ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fatal collision between car and train in Cypress County
By Southern Alberta Newspapers on May 1st, 2021
Redcliff RCMP responded to a fatal collision at Range Road 75 and Highway 1 in Cypress County at approximately 1:30 p.m. on April 29. The 50-year-old female driver of the car was pronounced deceased by EMS at the scene, while the 19-year-old female passenger was extracted by Cypress County Fire Emergency Services and EMS. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Construction season starts clock on grant-funded list
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 1st, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The construction season is off and running in Medicine Hat, and the clock is ticking on a number of city infrastructure projects funded by provincial and federal grants that must be completed by year end. Construction fence is up at Athletic Park where a $3-million modernization will take place this summer. Another major project ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stolen Peruvian cloth from Esplanade successfully located, police announce
By Medicine Hat News on May 1st, 2021
The search for a Peruvian cloth taken during a break and enter at the Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre last month has ended in success, Medicine Hat Police Service announced via Twitter Friday. “The cloth has been recovered and the investigation is ongoing,” MHPS tweeted. “Thank you to everyone who submitted tips.” On April 21 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CAPE switches to online learning until May 11 with positive cases
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 1st, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi CAPE sent students and staff home for remote learning on Tuesday and the school’s superintendent, Teresa DiNinno, says students will continue to learn at home until May 11. The school received two positive COVID-19 test results on Monday which affected three separate classes at the school. “In response to parent concerns and to staff ... Read More »
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