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Bomb threat at courthouse causes morning stir
By ALEX McCUAIG Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 11th, 2021
amccuaig@medicinehatnews.com A suspected bomb threat at the city’s courthouse led to that building and the adjacent city hall and public library to be temporarily evacuated Thursday morning. The threat made by phone was deemed credible by police, with officers, the fire department and EMS dispatched to the courthouse around 11:30 a.m. The scene was cleared ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Invest Medicine Hat shifting grants to spur more development downtown
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 11th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The city’s economic development office is shifting more cash to entice development in the downtown core, officials said Thursday. The “Waterfront District Vibrancy Incentive” was among a raft of new grants launched this spring to spur construction and property investment in the city. It specifically set $400,000 aside to reimburse property owners in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Public Library reopens on Monday
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 11th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public Library will reopen its doors again Monday, in line with the province’s newest update on COVID regulations. Even though the library has gone through several major closures since last spring, staff have kept busy with online orders. “We’re really thankful to the community for keeping us running in that form,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Administrative zoning error for Coulee Ridge lots dealt with by city council
By Medicine Hat News on June 11th, 2021
Four lots in the Coulee Ridge phase 1 subdivision overlap into different land classifications, the commission heard Wednesday – a likely result of quickly approving lot layout and the area structure plan. As such as applications to re-zone slivers of the lots to proper designation were presented Wednesday and will need to go to full ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!22-turbine wind farm near Seven Persons awaits regulatory OK
By Medicine Hat News on June 10th, 2021
A plan to erect 22 wind turbines in a renewable energy facility near Seven Persons is now before utility regulators for approval. The Alberta Utilities Commission is considering a final application to build “Winnifred Wind” and will accept written submissions from anyone affected until July 9. The wind farm would be built on leased sites ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YMCA locations return to (near) full swing Thursday
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on June 10th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi With the province entering Stage 2 of its Open for Summer Plan on Thursday, the YMCA in Medicine Hat is preparing for big changes. The loosening of restrictions includes gyms and fitness studios allowed to open for solo and drop-in activities and indoor fitness classes with three-metre distancing, and youth activities, such as day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City eyeing two locations for rushed BMX track
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 10th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The former site of the city’s solar-thermal power plant is the first choice to build a new BMX track, but tight timelines on federal grant money might mean it could head down the hill to what was the famed waterslide location, the city’s planning commission heard on Wednesday. Two land-use amendments put forward this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Restaurants rejoice with caution as indoor dining reopens
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on June 10th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi Hatters will be able to dine indoors today for the first time since early April when Alberta launches Stage 2 of its Open for Summer Plan. “We’re definitely excited. This is great news for the whole industry,” said Brad Hayward, general manager of Ralph’s Texas Bar and Steak House. “Now, it’s just getting everything ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alexandra honours Kamloops 215 at round table
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 10th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Students, teachers, co-ordinators and support workers at Alexandra Middle School joined together Wednesday morning, providing a place to ask and answer questions, and to discuss the discovery of and honour the Kamloops 215. The morning began outside the school with students and teachers from AMS participating in a traditional smudging ceremony with First Nations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From Gas City to Hydrogen Hat?
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 10th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant An anxiously awaited road map for developing a hydrogen industry in the province will follow a general diversification plan to promote regional hubs when it is released “soon,” according to Premier Jason Kenney. That means Medicine Hat could be considered a secondary centre for investment and cluster development, similar to a 2019 natural gas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cineplex Galaxy opens Thursday at 30% capacity
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on June 9th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi Hatters can enjoy popcorn and a movie in the theatre again Thursday as Stage 2 of Alberta’s reopening plan comes into place. Galaxy Cineplex in the Hat will be open at 30% capacity with all COVID-19 enhanced cleaning protocols still in place, says Kristy Woodside, the theatre’s general manager. She adds she and everyone ... Read More »
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