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Building permit fees expected to rise 6%
By Medicine Hat News on November 6th, 2020
The cost of most building permits and business licences in Medicine Hat could rise by 6 per cent next year as the department says it is seeking to recover more of its cost in providing the services. Top administrators have said a cross-departmental effort is underway to re-evaluate fees, penalty charges and rates across city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teen suffers serious injuries in bike fall; GoFundMe set up to support family
By Medicine Hat News on November 6th, 2020
A GoFundMe has been started for a 14-year-old who was injured while riding his bike this week. Christian Niebergall was attempting to ride down the stairs near Monsignor McCoy High School when he crashed. The GoFundMe page, created by his family, says he sustained multiple skull fractures, multiple rib fractures and a fracture in his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks-MH transit service needs help to survive
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 6th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The City of Brooks has embarked on a fundraising campaign in order to continue its transit service to Medicine Hat. Current funding will only cover operational costs until the end of December, said Amanda Peterson, deputy CAO for the City of Brooks. The transit service is a vital link for some people to get ... Read More »
1 responsePrivate blood lab will open in Medicine Hat, start with special COVID-19 tests
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 5th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A private lab with fee for service has opened in Medicine Hat. Ichor Blood Services will be taking samples for COVID-19 tests required by certain travellers for destinations that need test results a maximum of 72 hours before arrival. The UCP government announced last month that these tests would be offered by Dynalife, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Only small changes result from city council’s committee appointments
By Medicine Hat News on November 5th, 2020
City council’s annual organizational meeting on Monday resulted in few changes from the previous list of councillor appointments to committees and boards. Among two changes were the placement of Coun. Julie Friesen and Coun. Kris Samraj moving on to a newly formed Intermunicipal Collaboration Committee. The two previously sat on the steering committee with elected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP officers bust up drug trafficking operation in Siksika
By Medicine Hat News on November 5th, 2020
Mounties in Gleichen say they have broken up a “dial a dope” operation with the arrest of two people. RCMP state that an investigation of an overdose in that town brought them to a residence on Eighth Avenue with a search warrant. They seized “large amounts” of Oxycontin and other prescription pills along with several ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles Nest Ranch hosting open house
By MO CRANKER on November 5th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Eagles Nest Ranch is inviting people down to its facilities Saturday for an open house. The organization has been running for years and is hoping to reach out to people who may have never visited its grounds at Elkwater. “As we gear up for the winter and the New Year, we’re looking to bring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City budget focus means job losses coming
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 5th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The effort to make the city budget “Financially Fit” will get faster, city hall officials confirmed Wednesday. That largely confirms reports in the News last week, when officials outlined economic “headwinds” that could erase years of work to cut reserve spending out of the operating budget. It also reveals that the city will seek ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One dead after rollover caused by crossing deer on city’s outskirts
By Medicine Hat News on November 5th, 2020
A fatal single-car rollover was caused by a deer crossing Highway 3 near Medicine Hat city limits on Wednesday morning, authorities say. The Redcliff detachment of the RCMP, highway crews and the Cypress County Fire Department attended the scene near the intersection of Range Road 63 before 8 a.m. Police said later in the afternoon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS launches online program to help older adults prevent falls
By Medicine Hat News on November 4th, 2020
Falling is one of the leading causes of injuries in older Albertans, and November is falls prevention month. Alberta Health Services has launched an online “Be Active Challenge.” The idea is to raise awareness, increase knowledge and actions to prevent falls and related injuries. Anyone more than 18 years of age is invited to take ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID forces Lions Club to cancel annual hayrides
By MO CRANKER on November 4th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker A longstanding winter tradition has been cancelled this year. The annual Lions Club of Medicine Hat Hayride usually takes place at Police Point Park on the first Sunday of December. Club president James Higgins says the group did not want to take unnecessary health risks. “We discussed it at every level and decided it ... Read More »
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