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Page and Whisker thriving thanks to winning formula
By MO CRANKER on July 9th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker It’s safe to say that a lot of people love cats and a lot of people love books. Combining the two has been a winning formula for the Page and Whisker, Medicine Hat’s downtown bookstore. Since opening in January, the store has adopted out 18 cats for the Alberta Pound and Rescue Centre, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than half of tax accounts in Cypress County paid on time
By Medicine Hat News on July 9th, 2020
About 60 per cent of tax accounts in Cypress County were paid on time last week at the county’s new tax deadline of June 30, even though penalties won’t be applied until late fall. Those who did pay, however, represent smaller tax accounts, according to information presented in a municipal services report at Tuesday’s county ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Environmental 360 Solutions acquires Waste Watchers
By Medicine Hat News on July 9th, 2020
A waste management company that arrived in Medicine Hat originally to handle the municipal curbside recycling pickup has now purchased a substantial foothold in the construction waste sector. Environmental 360 Solutions acquired Waste Watchers, a locally based family owned service that specializes in bin delivery, pickup and disposal as well as commercial contracts. “Waste Watchers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS warns of phone scammers
By MO CRANKER on July 9th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Medicine Hat Police Service is warning Hatters of phone scammers after a handful of people fell victim recently. The MHPS knows of at least four victims that are out more than $20,000 combined and the service is reminding people to play it safe and smart. “We are receiving at least 20 calls per ... Read More »
1 responseFive new cases of COVID-19 reported in Hill County
By Medicine Hat News on July 9th, 2020
Cases of the COVID-19 have risen in Hill County, Mont., which includes Havre, days after the area recorded its first new case in months. Five new cases appear on the state’s Coronavirus tracking map for the county that sits across the U.S.-Canada border from Cypress County, Alta. They include three teenagers and two men, aged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library back up and running with new guidelines, signage
By MO CRANKER on July 8th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Medicine Hat Public Library has brought back a bit of normalcy to its patrons. The library opened its doors up for the first time in around three months on Monday, and is running limited hours on weekdays. “We’re open in a small way right now,” said chief librarian Ken Feser. “We knew we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City hall set to re-open Monday
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 8th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City hall will re-open to the general public on July 13, but on the condition that visitors sign a log to accommodate potential need for contact tracing of the coronavirus, or be asked to leave and do their business via other means. City director of emergency management Merrick Brown told council on Monday that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Part of Kiwanis River Park Trail closed due to tree
By Medicine Hat News on July 8th, 2020
A portion of the Kiwanis River Park Trail that goes under the Trans-Canada Highway, could be closed for up to a week. The city’s parks and recreation department says a tree came down on the trail and a contractor will be responsible for clearing the tree away. While a crew might commence work on Wednesday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CPSA to have more public representation on councils, tribunals and committees
By Medicine Hat News on July 8th, 2020
The provincial government has announced amendments to the Health Professions Act that will require the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta to have a higher representation of members of the public on it’s council. CPSA’s councils, hearing tribunals and complaint review committees will have to consist of 50 per cent members of the public. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta allowing nurse practitioners to complete driver medical exams
By GILLIAN SLADE on July 8th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The provincial government announced earlier this year it would no longer cover the cost of a driver’s medical exam and it will now allow nurse practitioners to do the exam in addition to family doctors. Driver’s medial exams are required at specific intervals for drivers of a certain age, type of drivers’ licence or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council rejects zoning change to convert greenhouse
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 8th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council rejected a zoning change that would have allowed a former flower greenhouse near the TransCanada Highway to be converted to grow cannabis after there was confusion about how, who and if potential odours could be regulated. The proposal, which the developer says would have brought 25 jobs to the city, was questioned ... Read More »
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