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Town of Redcliff under water advisory
By James Tubb on July 14th, 2024
Medicine Hat News The town of Redcliff is under a boil water advisory, utility official in the town next to Medicine Hat announced on Sunday. The advisory, issued on July 14, will remain in place until further notice as workers flush and test water. Redcliff operates its own water treatment plant and potable water delivery ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public Library puts fresh twist on adult summer reading
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 13th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Looking to help get more people cracking open a new book this summer, the Medicine Hat Public Library is offering a new spin on their adult summer reading program. This year, the library is challenging readers to read multiple books within multiple themes, but the books themselves are left up to each individual participant. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JBS to expand patty production with tax credit
By Medicine Hat News on July 13th, 2024
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews JBS Foods Canada in Brooks will see an expansion in its beef processing capabilities thanks to qualifying for Alberta’s Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit program. This credit incentivized the investment of $90 million for a new patty processing and fulfillment centre. With the investment, it is estimated they will produce nearly seven million more kilograms ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leth city backs local Memorial Cup bid
By Medicine Hat News on July 13th, 2024
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews LETHBRIDGE The City of Lethbridge would provide $1.25 million to bolster a bid to host the 2026 Memorial Cup in the city-owned Enmax Centre. That signals Lethbridge Hurricanes are the third known team to seek hosting the junior hockey championship. Teams in the Western Hockey League, which takes a turn hosting the rotating tournament ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital
By Medicine Hat News on July 13th, 2024
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A motorcyclist was airlifted to Calgary on July 10 after veering off the road at Highway 876, north of Patricia, Alta., RCMP officers in Brooks report. Police attended the scene at about 2:48 p.m. and found the drivers in serious condition after the single vehicle crash. The investigation is ongoing... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bring the Heat; annual chili cook-off returns today in downtown Medicine Hat
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on July 13th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Collective are hoping that the heat wave doesn’t dissuade residents from making their way downtown today, to enjoy the annual chili cook-off. This year looks a little different than usual, said Sarah McNeil, one of the organizers with Downtown Collective that makes the even possible. “This year, there’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City hall budget gap set to shrink despite new spending
By Collin Gallant on July 13th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@@CollinGallant An outline of the next city budget supposed that administrators can eliminate the use of reserve funds to balance its operating budget in 2026, despite boosting direct injection of cash for additional budget items next year. This week Councillors sat for four hours discussing a 55 recommended proposals to add spending to increase services ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Life-saving air ambulance seeks city as funding partner
By Collin Gallant on July 12th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A high profile grant to regional helicopter medial rescue group, HALO, is not an initial list of potential additions to Medicine Hat’s next city budget, but staff say that council has final say and the group could plead its case for continued funding this summer. The potential million-dollar outlay first provided two years ago, ... Read More »
1 responseFirefighter Fundraiser today at Big M
By Medicine Hat News on July 12th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Big M Ford Lincoln will be hosting a fundraising for the Medicine Hat Firefighters Charitable Foundation today (July 12) at 1312 Trans Canada Way SE. Enjoy a tasty barbecue burger and a pop or water for just $7, expertly grilled by our local firefighters (cash only, please). Also on site will be Kona Ice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police prep for Hells Angels in Lethbridge
By JUSTIN SIBBET on July 12th, 2024
@Alberta Newspapers ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS A biker gang with worldwide notoriety is rolling in to establish a new charter in Lethbridge, sparking notifications from police and a response that includes members of the Medicine Hat Police Service among other agencies. Up to 300 members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club are expected to be in Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Around the region: cattle prices on the rise
By Medicine Hat News on July 12th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Cattle prices in Alberta continued to build on record values in May, according to new analysis from ATB Financial. The average price for feeders per hundredweight in May almost reached $300, up 16 per cent over one year, while slaughter cows averaged about $250, a 12 per cent year-over-year rise. That is 70 and ... Read More »
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