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Public warned to avoid South Saskatchewan River right now
By Medicine Hat News on June 4th, 2020
The Medicine Hat Fire Service is warning the public not to swim or boat in the South Saskatchewan due to high levels and an increased amount of dangerous debris on the water due to spring runoff. The advisory, issued on Wednesday morning, also states that residents should use caution on shorelines as faster moving water ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police chief says U.S. unrest opening his eyes
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on June 3rd, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat Police Service chief Andy McGrogan says he has taken the time to question his “own lens” due to ongoing protests taking place in the United States following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. McGrogan pointed to former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick as a precursor to the flaring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Do-it-yourself project boom means big spring sales at hardware stores
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 3rd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Hatters who are generally staying at home this spring to battle the spread of COVID-19 are apparently battling boredom with home improvement projects. “Everyone’s a gardener this year,” said Rob Craats, the owner of Redcliff Home Hardware, who has fielded calls from as far away as Calgary inquiring about seed potatoes. “We sold out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schuler School among those getting playground upgrades with new funding
By Medicine Hat News on June 3rd, 2020
A new playground and equipment at Schuler School is among 26 across Alberta that will receive grant money from Alberta Education that was announced on Tuesday. In total, $5 million will go toward playgrounds at schools that were rebuilt or upgraded on their original sites or were in a 2013 batch of new schools that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council OKs one year of using credit cards to pay property taxes
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 3rd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Hatters will be able to say “charge it” when it comes to paying property tax bills this fall, but some council members are questioning whether the plan for the city to cover potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees is worth the added convenience. Adding credit card payments as an option for taxes ... Read More »
1 responseRallies in support of U.S. anti-racism protests taking place later this week
By Medicine Hat News on June 3rd, 2020
Local anti-racism rallies are planned to take place in southeast Alberta later this week. Protests have gripped the United States for close to a week as calls for better race relations and an end to police brutality follow video of an in-custody death of a black man in Minnesota. Social media posts are calling for ... Read More »
1 responseMHC extends health care aide program in curriculum change
By Medicine Hat News on June 3rd, 2020
A new curriculum has been introduced for the health care aide program at Medicine Hat College, extending the length of the certificate program to eight months while adding a distributed learning option. The program is offered at both the Medicine Hat and Brooks campuses and combines learning in the classroom and laboratory, as well as ... Read More »
1 responsePublic reminded that not securing loads will likely lead to a fine
By Medicine Hat News on June 3rd, 2020
Spring cleaning inside or outside the house is resulting in more trips to the landfill but there are precautions you need to take to avoid debris all over the place and a possible fine. Municipal bylaw enforcement and Cypress County are reminding residents to cover those loads being transported, especially during trips to the landfill. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community keeps HALO alive for now
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 3rd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Threats of demise have subsided for HALO – for now – but the fight for government financial support continues. Due to significant community support, the helicopter medevac service is no longer at risk of closing on July 1. It hopes to have enough money to operate until a provincial government review is complete at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Turbine prototypes on the move
By Medicine Hat News on June 3rd, 2020
Two high-profile wind turbine prototypes appear to be on their way out of Medicine Hat. The two blue helical turbines developed by Bluenergy Solar Wind have been located at a renewable energy microgrid at Medicine Hat College since last year, but one recently tipped over in heavy wind after the company said they were essentially ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City ready should water levels rise
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 3rd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade In the month when we are most at risk of possible flooding of the South Saskatchewan River, the city says its advance mitigation measures are in place. A temporary berm built in Harlow was expected to be complete Tuesday and the one built off Industrial Avenue was completed Monday, said Merrick Brown, director of ... Read More »
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