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Good brews news in the Hat
By Medicine Hat News on April 15th, 2020
It was a hoppy Easter for Medicine Hat’s brewers. The trio of Travois Ale Works, Hell’s Basement Brewery and Medicine Hat Brewing Co. combined for seven medals in the third annual Alberta Beer Awards announced last week, and they’re drinking up the praise while toasting each other. “Medicine Hat should be super proud of all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City compiles projects province could boost
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 15th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City planners have compiled a list of local infrastructure projects for the provincial government to consider if money comes available in an economic plan to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, the News has learned. The effort stems from talks between cities, towns and local governments and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, said Mayor Ted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several churches on board with Saturday meals
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 15th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade What began as a couple of volunteers providing a Saturday afternoon meal to those experiencing homelessness, has now expanded with several churches involved. Shirley Greenfield, who attends St. Barnabas Church, says it was through volunteering at a soup kitchen and talking to those who came for meals that she realized there was a need ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commercialization of unmanned Condor needs to be fast-tracked
By Medicine Hat News on April 15th, 2020
A massive drone that will be tested at Foremost this summer may be pushed forward into commercial use sooner than originally anticipated, according to Drone Delivery Canada. That company, which is developing the “Condor’, said Tuesday the vehicle that rivals a traditional helicopter in size and can carry a payload of 200 kilograms, is being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Covid-19 Update — Tuesday, April 14
By Ryan McCracken on April 14th, 2020
A round up of coverage in the Medicine Hat News on the morning of Tuesday, April 14, 2020. The province is set to expand testing throughout Alberta, it reported late Monday, while also outlining that the number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in the South Zone remains steady. Read local details here. City news City hall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province expands testing while local cases remain low
By Medicine Hat News on April 14th, 2020
While COVID-19 case counts remain nearly unchanged for the Medicine Hat region over the past week, Alberta is expecting overall numbers to increase as it expands testing to include anyone with relevant symptoms. Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced Monday that tests can be arranged for anyone who uses the online assessment ... Read More »
3 responsesGolf courses feeling teed off over closures
By Medicine Hat News on April 14th, 2020
They had three days last week, but there’s no telling when golfers will get their next chance to swing the sticks on a course in Medicine Hat this year. Public health emergency rules regarding essential services were clarified last Thursday while players were still on the greens at Paradise Valley Golf Course, which had become ... Read More »
1 responseCity taking over Canalta Centre
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 14th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City hall will take over operating the Canalta Centre from its outside contractor this summer, but will consider private management again after the coronavirus pandemic has passed, Mayor Ted Clugston told the News on Monday. Officials made the announcement in the early afternoon, following a closed-door meeting of the public services committee, that the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown Y not closing just yet
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 14th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The Medicine Hat YMCA says that a leaked report detailing a potential closure of its downtown location was only a “scenario” discussed briefly at a recent meeting, and no decision has been made. The document, which made the rounds on social media this weekend, described potential costs and actions needed close the Ash Avenue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man with knife talked down at police station
By Medicine Hat News on April 14th, 2020
Medicine Hat police have seen an increase in mental health calls in the past couple weeks, and had to deal with one situation in their own building Monday. Around 7:10 a.m., a man came to the front counter of the Medicine Hat Police Service at 884 Second St. SE and revealed a small hunting knife. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat sits at 7 active cases
By MO CRANKER on April 13th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Alberta’s total case count for COVID-19 jumped to 1,648 on Sunday. Despite the increase, Medicine Hat still sits at seven active cases of the virus. Four people are marked as recovered in the city. Cypress County now has five confirmed cases of the virus. All of the cases are marked as active on the ... Read More »
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