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‘Functionally zero’ homelessness achieved in the Hat
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 3rd, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Local officials say the effort to end homelessness has been recognized as the only place in Canada that meets a newly developed national standard to be certified to have “functionally zero” homelessness. The drive in Medicine Hat to reduce the number of people living on the street or without stable housing began in 2009, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ross Glen deals with power outage during scorcher day
By Medicine Hat News on June 3rd, 2021
A power outage in hot weather left 1,900 customers in the Ross Glen area of Medicine Hat without electricity on Wednesday afternoon. The outage was reported at about 1 p.m., and was resolved for all customers by just after 5 p.m. Temperatures rose above 30C on Wednesday in Medicine hat and across much of southern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Water supply outlook for S. Sask. River downgraded for summer
By Medicine Hat News on June 3rd, 2021
The water supply outlook for the South Saskatchewan River basin has been downgraded slightly for the coming summer, according to the latest forecasts from Alberta Environment and Parks. Earlier predictions of an average to above average year on the Bow and Oldman systems (which form the South Saskatchewan) are now noted as below average to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JazzFest ready for online, interactive event
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on June 3rd, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi After last year was cancelled, the Medicine Hat JazzFest started planning for a virtual festival this year for its 25th anniversary. Lyle Rebbeck, executive artistic director, says they decided in September they were not going to have a second cancellation. “We made the decision early on to start building the skills and the team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First heat wave of 2021 hitting this week
By Medicine Hat News on June 2nd, 2021
Tuesday’s hot weather is set to continue this week with Environment Canada issuing a special statement warning to expect a heat wave this week. Today’s high in Medicine Hat is set to reach 34-degrees with Thursday seeing the high reach 38-degrees before a slight cooling off to 32 by Friday. Environment Canada says to expect ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WIB presenting Inspire Award in online event
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 2nd, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Women in Business, a local Medicine Hat committee made up of business women and female entrepreneurs, on Friday will host its annual event to present the Inspire Award. Women in Business is a group of women dedicated to encouraging and empowering women. The committee is made up of about 12 women who meet monthly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin hosting remembrance ceremony at Saamis Tepee on Thursday
By Medicine Hat News on June 2nd, 2021
The city’s Indigenous friendship centre will be hosting a remembrance ceremony Thursday after the discovery of remains of an estimated 215 children at the site of a Kamloops residential school. Flags are currently sitting at half-staff in recognition at Medicine Hat city hall with the Miywasin Centre’s Brenda Mercer saying the Saamis Tepee will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farmers’ Market returns Saturday, will be COVID prepared
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on June 2nd, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi Hatters can walk through the Medicine Hat Farmers’ Market on Saturday, kicking off its 24th season at the Cypress Centre. The market will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays through Oct. 2 this year. “We’re really excited,” said Doreen Gunderson, market co-ordinator. “Much like last year, we will be set up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Owners, patrons welcome patio living back
By ALEX McCUAIG Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 2nd, 2021
amccuaig@medicinehatnews.com The hot, sunny weather had Hatters flocking to many of the patios at the local watering holes on the first day restaurants and bars have had restrictions eased since the third-wave of COVID-19 hit the province. One of those to hit a patio mid-day Tuesday was Mayor Ted Clugston, who says the time is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power will cost slightly less this month as heat season approaches
By Medicine Hat News on June 2nd, 2021
Power prices will edge lower in June as hotter weather approaches, according to new rates for the month published by the city’s utility department. The default price of electricity for residential and small to medium commercial customers will fall to 6.99-cents per kilowatt hour in June, down from about 7.5-cents in May. Gas holds generally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Personal service businesses reopen for third time since pandemic hit
By ALEX McCUAIG Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 2nd, 2021
amccuaig@medicinehatnews.com The hair was falling like snow around the chairs at Issac’s Barbershop, as Hatters were once again able to get haircuts with the easing of provincial health restrictions taking effect Tuesday. “I feel like I’ve opened for the first time,” said owner Calvin Maltin. “The third wave took the wind out of me.” It ... Read More »
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