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Community effort locates lost dog
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 1st, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Some tails come with a happy ending. On March 22, a man was passing through Redcliff and lost his dog. Over the course of the following month an incredible story of teamwork unfolded to track down a one-year-old pitbull-Catahoula mix named Montana. On April 22, Montana was found – in Calgary. Oh, the stories ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede officially cancelled
By Medicine Hat News on May 1st, 2020
They had little choice, but on Tuesday night the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede made it official – there will be no Stampede this summer. In the wake of provincial restrictions confirmed to apply to outdoor festivals, the local Stampede’s board of directors decided there was no way to safely hold the 122nd edition of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City prepping for flood despite no threat
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 1st, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Flood prep in Medicine Hat will be jumpstarted even though there is no current threat, officials said this week. Ice jams in northern Alberta damaged 1,000 buildings this week in Fort McMurray, where 14,000 residents are evacuated, the province reported on Thursday. That situation is lessening however, as ice begins to melt and break ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Advice from Hatters to Fort Mac: Don’t bomb the ice jam
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 1st, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade As Fort McMurray deals with a flood created by an ice jam, there are some lessons to be learned from history. Late March 1951 the Royal Canadian Air Force was brought in to drop bombs in the South Saskatchewan River. Large slabs of ice about 10 feet thick created the blockage near Police Point. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goodyear hopes to reopen production by month’s end
By Medicine Hat News on May 1st, 2020
Goodyear hopes to open North American production facilities by the end of May, but senior officials say that will be rolled out according to market demand and operating restrictions due to the pandemic. Much of the tire manufacturer’s global production facilities, including one that employs about 200 workers in Medicine Hat, were closed in late ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Popular drive-in following the rules, it says
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 1st, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Management at Tino’s Drive-In says the hallmark local burger joint is abiding by all of Alberta Health recommendations and is asking customers to do the same. Late Wednesday, the Medicine Hat Police Service said it would increase presence near the southwest area business as well as several other locations in the city that had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Testing of asymptomatic residents begins in Brooks
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 1st, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Brooks has become the first location in the province where COVID-19 tests have been provided to those without any symptoms of the virus. Dr. Lizette Elumir, medical officer of health in the Alberta Health Services south zone, says on three days this week almost 4,000 tests were done in Brooks. A test centre was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province unveils relaunch strategy
By Sean Rooney on April 30th, 2020
Jason Kenney announced Alberta’s plan to begin relaxing COVID-19 restrictions Thursday, while another 109 cases of the disease were reported in Brooks. Golf courses will be able to reopen as soon as this weekend, said Kenney, though the government press release stated Monday. Dental, physiotherapy and funeral services are among those pegged for Monday relaunch, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City police stepping up presence in a few locations
By Medicine Hat News on April 30th, 2020
Police will boost their presence at three specific locations in Medicine Hat – including the Saamis Tepee and a high-profile business – that have produced a large volume of public complaints and tips about potential social gathering violations. The release and increased visibility doesn’t necessarily mean any violations have taken place, a police spokesperson told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Porter to headline Stay at Home charity fundraiser Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on April 30th, 2020
Picture a charity gala, people dancing and commiserating, maybe looking at some silent auction items over a glass of wine. With pandemic-related restrictions, it’s simply not possible. Or is it? On Saturday, Medicine Hat is among 22 cities across Canada taking part in the Stay at Home Gala, an online event with local entertainment and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ladies of Harley will still celebrate even though Female Ride Day moved to August
By Medicine Hat News on April 30th, 2020
International Female Ride Day was scheduled for this Saturday, and while COVID-19 has pushed the date all the way back to Aug. 22, the local Ladies of Harley motorcycle group will still be celebrating this weekend with a safely-distanced ladies’ ride. The trip is scheduled to begin at Badlands Harley Davidson at noon and will ... Read More »
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