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COVID can’t curb a century celebration
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 30th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The unexpected surprise of a 100th birthday celebration in the middle of the COVID pandemic was emotional for Anne Mugleston on Friday. “It’s overwhelming. More than I expected, ever,” she said with a smile. A convoy of vehicles drove through the parking lot at The Wellington where Mugleston has lived since the seniors’ residence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stand-off suspect charged with prohibited weapons offence after search
By Medicine Hat News on May 30th, 2020
A man has been charged with possession of prohibited weapons following the execution of a criminal code search warrant at a residence on Ross Street on Thursday. Medicine Hat Police Service recovered a firearm silencer, a conducted energy weapon, a set of nunchucks, a switchblade knife, pepper spray and throwing stars, along with $4,700 USD ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virtual Kidney Walk finds strength in its new format
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 30th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Kidney Walk was presented with an obstacle to overcome when the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the cancellation of public gatherings across the country, but in true fighting form, the Kidney Foundation found a way to overcome the hurdle and create something even stronger. While participants of the June 7 event won’t be able to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!French-fry HALO fundraiser could double goal
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 30th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Support for the HALO fundraiser at Western Tractor was so strong the lineup of vehicles waiting to get in was long enough they had to start early. At 9:30 a.m. an estimated 1,000 vehicles had already driven in at one end, collected a free bag of McCain frozen french fries and at the other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Temporary berm in Harlow goes up just in case
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 30th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Work has started on a temporary berm to protect homes in Harlow in case the South Saskatchewan River should flood this year. Homes on Finlay Court, close to Harris Street where the permanent berm ends, will be protected with an eight-foot high, three-metre wide clay base berm for 69 metres. Another 25 metres will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Grist for the Mill
By Malcolm Sissons on May 30th, 2020
The recent announcement of the closing of the Parrish and Heimbecker grain handling facility on Kipling Street brings to an end an important chapter in the industrial heritage of Medicine Hat. Our city was once a major milling centre for Western Canada, with four flour mills. The Medicine Hat Milling Co. was established by John ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Division Avenue water, sewer project will see temporary closure at Eighth Street SW
By Medicine Hat News on May 29th, 2020
Work to replace aging water and sewer infrastructure on Division Avenue S., continues and requires the closure of the intersection of Eighth Street SE and Division Avenue, effective June 1. This is necessary to ensure minimal interruption to water service on the SE Hill while work continues at the intersection of Fifth Street SE and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cannabis company prefers smaller scale
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 29th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The company that wants to turn a derelict greenhouse into a cannabis production and distribution facility in Medicine Hat says the smaller scale will be used to its advantage. John Zang, Calgary lawyer representing Cayla Bio Developments Limited, is not concerned about other cannabis producers scaling back, suggesting a smaller operation may be what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors week online challenge aims to get people more active
By Medicine Hat News on May 29th, 2020
In celebration of seniors week there is an online challenge. During Seniors Week, June 1-7, Alberta Health Services has a challenge designed to help seniors build physical strength and there are even some prizes to win. Physical strength can help to prevent falls, something that up to 30 per cent of seniors experience. Falling is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic board takes on ‘contingency’ deficit
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 29th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education was presented with a few challenges when drafting and approving its 2020-21 budget, but secretary treasurer Greg MacPherson is pleased with how it managed to navigate the circumstances. MacPherson says the budget – approved in a Wednesday board meeting – originally contained a surplus of $217,000, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!APARC channels Hat success for Airdrie expansion
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 29th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken After four years of giving back in Medicine Hat, Alberta Pound and Rescue Services is reaching its helping hands into Airdrie. The Hat-based animal rescue centre jumped on an opportunity to expand its work into central Alberta when the City of Airdrie put out a request for pound services. On April 1, APARC opened ... Read More »
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