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Medicine Hat Interpretive Centre to offer two unique guided walks
By Anna Smith Local Journalism Initiative on July 23rd, 2024
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Centre is looking to introduce residents to new paths throughout the city on the Hidden Gem Walks. “Come meet your new favourite hidden path and learn about the local environment of Medicine Hat. This series of two walks will feature two paths in the city and provide information about our local ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Airshow dazzles crowd from skies above
By BRENDAN MILLER on July 23rd, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A pilot’s voice crackles over the loud speaker requesting air traffic control to begin with take off procedures as hundreds of spectators await the roar of the Northern Stars Aerobatics team L-39C jet trainers as they taxi the runway to kick off the Medicine Hat Family Fun & Flight Airshow. The free air show ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City extends spray park hours during heatwave
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 23rd, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Two local spray parks will be opening much earlier throughout July and a portion of August to allow residents an opportunity to beat the heat. Saamis Rotary Park and Ross Glen Park will now open every day at 10 a.m. instead of 1 p.m., and operate until 7 p.m., matching the hours of spray ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stack ’em up: Stampede breakfasts underway
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 23rd, 2024
The tastiest part of Stampede week has begun. The annual Stampede pancake breakfasts are underway, with the first two held on Saturday and Monday. The first breakfast Saturday was well attended at the Homestead Market. Monday’s breakfast was at the front doors of the Medicine Hat College, with people lined up out front for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters won’t face the power cost spike other Albertans will during heatwave
By Collin Gallant on July 23rd, 2024
@@CollinGallant Power demand is rising as heavy heat blankets the province in July, but city officials are reiterating that local electricity rates are more insulated from provincial prices, though power bills will likely be higher as more is used. Local rates are now set against wholesale prices that are currently under a floor price set ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede’s popular Visual Arts Show opens
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 23rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Cypress Centre opened its doors Monday to a host of paintings, sculptures and other artistic endeavours as part of the ongoing Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede festivities. “We’re here from the beginning of the first day of Stampede all the way till the last day of Stampede, in the Fireside Room and the ... Read More »
1 responseMayor urges council to consider info line
By Collin Gallant on July 23rd, 2024
@@CollinGallant Mayor Linnsie Clark wants consideration for a “3-1-1” style phone line for city service inquiries on a list of new spending items considered for the 2025 and 2026 city budget. The entire list of more than 80 items, 55 of which are recommended, is now back in the hands of administrators after councillors asked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP Briefs: Train derails in southwest Saskatchewan
By Medicine Hat News on July 23rd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Highway lanes are partially blocked near Gull Lake, Sask., as crews clean up after a train derailment on Sunday morning. RCMP say there were no injuries reported and no hazardous material spilled in the accident near Highway 37, about one mile east of the Gull Lake entrance to the town. That occurred before 11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Water levels dropping at Milk River following Montana crisis
By Medicine Hat News on July 23rd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews River levels in the Town of Milk River are 85 per cent lower than a month ago when a vital irrigation siphon in Montana collapsed in June. That has prompted the town in deep southern Alberta, as well as towns in northeast Montana that access the Milk River, to enact water restrictions. The U.S. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Midway moves to cashless system for Stampede
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 23rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The way that Stampede-goers experience the midway may be slightly different this year, but West Coast Amusements assures it will only be for the better. On Monday, the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede made a post on Facebook, explaining that WCA has gone cashless. President of WCA Rob Hauser explained that what they’re doing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede week in Medicine Hat, July 22
By James Tubb on July 21st, 2024
It’s Stampede Week in Medicine Hat with events at the Exhibition Grounds and throughout the city. Stampede season. Read all about final preparations here. The most important meal of the day The series of Stampede Breakfasts kicked off on Saturday Morning with about 1,200 attendees enjoying flapjacks at the Homestead Market on Gershaw Drive. “It’s ... Read More »
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