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Dangerous suspects arrested after stolen car flees from collision scene
By Medicine Hat News on January 23rd, 2021
Medicine Hat Police have two men in custody after a multi-vehicle collision that took place in the city’s southeast on Thursday. The collision happened at 11th Street and 4th Avenue SE, but the primary vehicle fled the scene before police could arrive. Police investigators were informed that the vehicle was stolen during a robbery with ... Read More »
1 responseJBS to pay bonus to vaccinated employees
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 23rd, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant JBS Canada will offer a $100 incentive to the workers at its Brooks meatpacking facility who volunteer to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the company told the News on Friday. That expands a program at U.S. plants announced earlier this week, the company’s Canadian office confirmed. The head of a worker’s union at the plant, ... Read More »
1 responseBusinesses sit in restriction limbo
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 23rd, 2021
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The fact COVID-19 restrictions were not eased this week is not a big surprise to at least one local business owner. Maureen Newton, local artist and co-owner of Inspire Cafe, says she has gotten used to restrictions being extended and feels resigned to what has happened. The current restrictions were announced Dec. 12 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tongue on the Post gets OK for online festival
By MO CRANKER on January 23rd, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Folk music fans in the city are able to breath a collective sigh of relief. Tongue on the Post music festival organizer Rob Pape was able to get approval for a livestreamed version that will begin Monday. The festival was stuck in limbo earlier this week due to health restrictions around gatherings indoors. Specifically, ... Read More »
1 responseVeiner Centre operations likely going to private company Kerby Assembly
By Medicine Hat News on January 23rd, 2021
The city will make a recommendation to the public services committee Monday for an organization to run the Veiner Centre. Aaron Nelson, manager community connections and support community development, says this is in response to a request for proposals. “City staff will recommend the Kerby Assembly be awarded the contract to operate the Veiner and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doc says lying about COVID symptoms puts everyone at risk
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 22nd, 2021
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A local physician says he’s hearing of people lying about COVID symptoms. Dr. Gerry Prince says he has been made aware of a woman who some months ago when she was to deliver a baby denied having any COVID symptoms when she was screened at the hospital. “She lied about her symptoms because she ... Read More »
1 responseCity police are warning public of dangerous street drug ‘blue heroin’
By Medicine Hat News on January 22nd, 2021
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat Police Service is warning of a new and dangerous opioid-based drug known as “blue heroin,” or “diz,” following two calls for service relating to potential overdoses on Tuesday. The drug has a bright, royal blue colour and may be solid in rock form, according to a Thursday release from MHPS. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scholarships available through Leaders in Equality Award of Distinction program
By Medicine Hat News on January 22nd, 2021
Scholarship funding is available for students studying in fields where gender is traditionally under-represented. The Leaders in Equality Award of Distinction (LEAD) Program is now accepting applications. Total funding for the program is $225,000. Up to 90 student applicants in two categories will each receive $2,500. One scholarship program is open to women younger than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC student musical now showing on YouTube
By MO CRANKER on January 22nd, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Medicine Hat College education students have released their masterpiece. The students took to the virtual stage recently to present their showing of ‘The Show Must Go Online.’ The musical documents a drama teacher and her students, who put on a play virtually after the live, in-person showing is cancelled. Every year education students at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!News looking to thank frontline workers in new monthly feature
By Medicine Hat News on January 22nd, 2021
The Medicine Hat News is making a point of thanking essential service providers in the community, and you can nominate someone. Their contribution will be acknowledged in a monthly feature in the News. If you would like to nominate an individual please contact: classads@medicinehatnews.com... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Construction rebound eased painful year
By Medicine Hat News on January 22nd, 2021
A relative bounce in residential construction, renovations and several new commercial projects kept Medicine Hat’s construction sector active in 2020, but the lack of new major projects left building permit figures lower for the year. New statistics from the city’s planning department peg the estimated value of proposed construction during the year at $48.8 million. ... Read More »
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