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Temporary Harlow berm ready to come down soon
By GILLIAN SLADE on July 22nd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A temporary berm constructed at the end of May in a section of Harlow could be removed within weeks. “We have been monitoring the river flows and weather events through July, and are now looking to resource the removal of the temporary measures. We will likely have a timeline as to when that will ... Read More »
1 responseUpdated – Intersection near funeral home could be rerouted after land sale
By Medicine Hat News on July 22nd, 2020
A potential land sale that could result in rerouting an intersection in the city’s southwest was announced at Medicine Hat city council’s meeting on Monday night. The city’s Invest Medicine Hat office, which includes the land department, also brought forward a bylaw to close a portion of 13th Street SW, which borders the Cook Southland ... Read More »
1 responseTimely rains keeping area farmers optimistic through summer
By MO CRANKER on July 21st, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker As the summer flies by and harvest approaches, farmers in the area are staying cautiously optimistic about this year’s bounty. Nichole Neubauer of Neubauer Farms says timely rain and good weather have kept crops in good shape so far. “On the farming front, we’ve been really thankful to see the rains return,” she said. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teen woman killed in Highway 3 collision last week
By Medicine Hat News on July 21st, 2020
A head-on crash on Highway 3 east of Taber last week claimed the life of a 19-year-old woman, RCMP reported on Monday. Police say the collision occurred at 6:50 a.m. on July 17, and neither speed nor alcohol appear to be factors. The driver of the eastbound car, a woman from Nobleford, was pronounced dead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friends of Medicare says for-profit plasma plans bad for Albertans
By GILLIAN SLADE on July 21st, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Friends of Medicare is sounding an alarm about a private member’s bill tabled in the legislature this month regarding blood donations. Tany Yao, MLA for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo, introduced the legislation called Bill 204 – Voluntary Blood Donations Repeal Act, to repeal Bill 3, which was enacted by the NDP in 2017. Yao claims ... Read More »
23 responsesNew Hatter up for 2020 Women of Inspiration Award
By MO CRANKER on July 21st, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Local author and entrepreneur Blaise Hunter is up for a 2020 Women of Inspiration Award after shifting her business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hunter relocated from the United Kingdom in March. She planned on getting right to work when she landed, but the pandemic squashed plans to network and collaborate. “I was in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede hosting trio of drive-thru pancake breakfasts this week
By Medicine Hat News on July 21st, 2020
The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede will be holding three drive-thru pancake breakfasts this summer. All three events will take place on the Stampede Grounds at the Cypress Centre parking lot. All three are being held this week, running from 8-10 a.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. People will enter through the south entrance, Gate 1, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman dies in motorcycle collision
By Medicine Hat News on July 21st, 2020
Medicine Hat News A 58-year-old woman is dead after a single vehicle motor collision Monday afternoon. The crash happened at the intersection at Holsom Road and Highway 3. The woman was the lone occupant on a motorcycle. Police closed the intersection into the evening Monday, investigating the crash... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vast majority of COVID deaths had pre-existing conditions
By GILLIAN SLADE on July 21st, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Less than four per cent of recorded COVID-19 deaths in Alberta were individuals without any other contributing health condition or comorbidity. According to data released on Alberta Health’s website, of the 161 COVID deaths, six had no comorbidity, 11 had one other health condition, 22 had two comorbidities and 122 had three. Tom McMillan, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID cases spike in Montana
By Medicine Hat News on July 21st, 2020
The number of active cases of COVID-19 in Hill County, Mont., has risen from one to 32 over the course of two weeks, according to public health officials in the region that includes the town of Havre. On July 6, the first active case in months was recorded when a woman in her 30s tested ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City OKs sale of old fire hall for new food bank
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 21st, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council signed off on a deal to sell the former Maple Avenue fire station in exchange for cash and the Medicine Hat Food Bank’s current location, as the agency plans to begin a major expansion. The sale of the vacant firehall was approved by a 7-1 count, though several other councillors expressed regret ... Read More »
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