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Kenney hints at irrigation expansion while in Taber
By Medicine Hat News on July 3rd, 2020
Premier Jason Kenney made a point Thursday while in Taber to reiterate that expanding irrigation capacity is a key part of the Alberta government’s multi-billion-dollar infrastructure package to spur economic recovery and diversification. That came the same day Saskatchewan announced it hopes to double its irrigated crop acres with $10 billion in spending over time. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rising river won’t be an issue, city says
By GILLIAN SLADE on July 3rd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade High water levels in Lethbridge on Thursday began making their way to Medicine Hat. Alberta Environment said on Thursday afternoon that the South Saskatchewan River in Medicine Hat will likely rise 40 cm (16 inches) overnight and into the early hours of Friday morning. Jason Penner, communications for Alberta Environment and Parks, said the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Advocates elated over Hwy 3 twin
By GILLIAN SLADE on July 3rd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Premier Jason Kenney announced Thursday morning that his government will make an investment in twinning a portion of Highway 3. Construction on the 46-kilometre section between Taber and Burdett will commence next year and take about three years to complete. The project is expected to cost roughly $150 million and is part of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nothing to read out of UCP announcement absence, Barnes says
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 3rd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A stance that separation needs to be an option as Alberta hammers out better standing in Confederation had nothing to do with a local MLA’s low profile during the premier’s Canada Day visit to the Hat, Drew Barnes told the Medicine Hat News on Thursday. Jason Kenney spent July 1 in the region, bookending ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local woman’s new business offers Hatters basic culinary classes
By MO CRANKER on July 3rd, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Candice Funk opened her dream business earlier this year, and is determined to share her passion for baking with Hatters. Baking with Candice, which teaches basic culinary skills, has been offering a wide variety of classes to people of all ages ever since opening its doors. “I started out by selling baked goods at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power costs rising but nothing like most summers
By Medicine Hat News on July 3rd, 2020
Power prices will rise in July for Medicine Hatters, but are still hampered by decreased demand across the province and sit well below electric rates from the past two summers. Power consumers can expect lower costs than usual during one of the highest-use periods due to air-conditioning, but power producers, including the City of Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rabbit rescue facing mounting vet bills after saving several in Medicine Hat
By MO CRANKER on July 2nd, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker A Lethbridge rabbit rescue organization is facing steep medical bills after taking in more than 50 rabbits from the Medicine Hat area. Archie’s Angels Rabbit Rescue first heard late last year about a problem with domestic rabbits living on the streets of Medicine Hat. The organization made multiple trips to the Hat to take ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Late start not hurting Farmers Market enthusiasm
By MO CRANKER on July 2nd, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Despite having to push back the opening day due to COVID-19, Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Farmers Markets have been well attended so far. The markets have been running for a few weeks and are featuring everyone’s favourite local vendors. “In our estimation, they’re going well,” said general manager Jim MacArthur. “We’ve been hearing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tourism MH launches summer campaign for locals
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 2nd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A local tourism agency is launching a summer campaign, including theme weeks, to help Hatters discover or rediscover what the city has to offer. Tourism Medicine Hat launched the campaign, #myMHsummer, this week and plans to continue providing checklists and ideas through late September as locals likely stay closer to home this summer. “(It) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public invited to offer feedback on proposed solar play in Cypress County
By Medicine Hat News on July 2nd, 2020
Public input is being sought into a proposal to build a solar power array northeast of Medicine Hat in Cypress County. The Alberta Utilities Commission will accept written submissions until July 22 regarding the “Chappice Lake Solar” facility – a proposed photovoltaic solar panel array that would comprise one quarter-section east of Bowmanton, Alta., and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Loonie priest’ honoured for Mission Mexico
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 2nd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A retired priest in Medicine Hat has been awarded one of Canada’s highest civilian honours for his work to raise more than $5 million for projects in one of the world’s poorest regions. Fred Monk will receive the Meritorious Service Decoration, it was announced today as part of Canada Day honours awarded by Rideau ... Read More »
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