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Suspect in custody after standoff in the Flats
By Medicine Hat News on May 29th, 2020
Medicine Hat Police Service seized several prohibited weapons after carrying out a criminal code search warrant at a residence on Ross Street SE on Thursday. Members of the MHPS ALERT organized crime section attempted to execute a warrant relating to the importation and possession of a prohibited weapon, according to an MHPS release. Upon attempting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With backyard fire season here, public reminded of the rules
By Medicine Hat News on May 29th, 2020
Medicine Hat Fire Services is reminding people of the regulations for backyard fire pits. A fire pit should not be located on or near your gas line and must be at least three metres away from any combustible structure, including buildings, fences and trees. All backyard fire pits, portable or not, require an approved Fire ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students, faculty making adjustments to virtual college life
By Medicine Hat News on May 29th, 2020
When the wave of pandemic hit Medicine Hat College two months ago, Veronica Yeoman was in the midst of an election campaign. Already a parent and business program student, she was running for president of the student’s association. Posters were up but the vote hadn’t happened. Her ability to transition online and win the election ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Storm sewer repair taking place downtown
By Medicine Hat News on May 29th, 2020
Storm sewer repairs are taking place on Sixth Avenue SE starting this week and will likely continue until the middle of next week, depending on the weather. The southbound lanes of Sixth Avenue SE, between Second and Third Streets SE downtown, will be closed for storm sewer repair. Pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health Quality Council of Alberta would like public feedback on pandemic response
By Medicine Hat News on May 29th, 2020
The Health Quality Council of Alberta would like feedback about the delivery of health care during the pandemic. COVID-19 has led to many changes over the past couple of months. It is important to check in with Albertans to see what is being done well, and where improvements can be made. The survey asks Albertans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HMHC announces ways it can continue classes for fall semester
By Medicine Hat News on May 28th, 2020
Medicine Hat College announced the measures it’s taking this fall semester in order to continue holding classes while keeping everyone involved safe. Online learning plus staggered attendance will allow improved physical distancing, though specific details have yet to be revealed. “Combining different delivery methods means students enrolled in a program with a higher level of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public urged to be tick aware
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 28th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade It is tick season, check for them on yourself, or your pet, and remove any ticks as soon as you find them. Alberta Health’s website says that most ticks do not cause serious health problems but removing the tick completely may help you avoid Lyme disease. Protect yourself from ticks when working or playing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Facebook fundraiser auctions for HALO explode with support
By Medicine Hat News on May 28th, 2020
When Nicole Viste created the HALO Fundraiser group on Facebook last Friday, the idea was simple: get local businesses together to help the aerial emergency services organization. Five days, 716 posts and 14,000 members later, she’s had to cap the auction items. “This was never intended to get this big,” she wrote in a text ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Railway crossing in Box Springs getting fixed today
By Medicine Hat News on May 28th, 2020
If you have been complaining about the rough railway crossing in Box Springs, help is on the way. On Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 23rd Street NW (east of Box Springs Road) will be closed to traffic for the installation of wooden planks on the Canadian Pacific Railway crossing. The repairs at this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City eyes vacant greenhouse for cannabis facility
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 28th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade An empty greenhouse on the road to the Gas City Campground could potentially be transformed into a cannabis production and distribution facility. On Wednesday the municipal planning commission passed a motion for council to make a decision on amending a land-use bylaw to re-designate the location from “mixed use” to “direct control,” to facilitate ... Read More »
2 responsesMHPSD has funding for six of 14 projects
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 28th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat Public School Division’s board of trustees unveiled a list of six projects funded by the province’s capital maintenance and renewal plan during Tuesday’s virtual meeting. Despite requesting funding for 14 projects in a call for proposals, secretary treasurer Jerry Labossiere says MPHSD will be only able to address six with the $2.949 ... Read More »
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