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Irvine evacuated after train derails
By MO CRANKER & JUSTIN SEWARD on August 3rd, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Residents within a six-and-a-half kilometre radius poured into the Cypress County office in Dunmore after a train derailment just west of Irvine on Friday afternoon. An evacuation was ordered after 4 p.m. due to the train derailment involving damage to the railway line, disruption of road access and chemical exposure. Despite heavy traffic, residents, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘A loud bang’: Irvine-area residents evacuated to Cypress County office in Dunmore after derailment
By Mo Cranker on August 2nd, 2019
MO CRANKER @MHNMoCrankerResidents within a six-and-a-half kilometre radius poured into the Cypress County office in Dunmore after a train derailment just west of Irvine. An evacuation was ordered after 4 p.m. Friday due to the train derailment involving damage to the railway line, disruption of road access and chemical exposure. Despite heavy traffic, residents, their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Now in custody, Higdon makes first appearance
By Medicine Hat News on August 2nd, 2019
A man arrested after police put out a public notice seeking his apprehension made his first court appearance Thursday on a trifecta of charges. Jason Higdon, 36, faces charges of flight from a peace officer, dangerous operation of a vehicle and possessing stolen property. He appeared in provincial court via closed-circuit TV from the Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Methanex sees stock fall while CF Industries on the rise
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 2nd, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Shareholders sent the stock of two majors companies with operations in Medicine Hat in different directions Thursday as CF Industries and Methanex released second-quarter financial reports. With industrials generally hampered by new trade tension between the United States and China, Methanex shares fell by about 8 per cent to sit at $47.62 after it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local car dealership donating $75K to Medicine Hat’s Ronald McDonald House
By Medicine Hat News on August 2nd, 2019
A local car dealership is donating $75,000 to the Hat’s Ronald McDonald House. Murray-Chevrolet-Cadillac – and the Murray Automotive Group it’s part of – is contributing the funds needed to build a room at the house, which is still under construction. “Murray’s being a long time in the car business, whatever communities they’ve been in, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bylaw enforcement putting added focus this month on fire pits, outdoor burning
By Medicine Hat News on August 2nd, 2019
Bylaw enforcement will be focusing on fire pits and out-of-doors burning this month. It should be noted that burning refuse or waste materials, including leaves, should not be done in fire pits or out of doors due to the dense smoke and offensive odours it causes. A fire pit or outdoor fireplace must be at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County crews continue to extinguish hot spots
By Alberta Newspaper Group on August 2nd, 2019
Cypress County officials announced at a Thursday press conference that there has been a county-wide fire ban in place and additional resources have been added to assist crews already in place to battle the Graeburn Road fire near Walsh that still has active hot spots. Three fires igniting on the same day at Suffield, Irvine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utility costs jump up for August
By Medicine Hat News on August 2nd, 2019
Utility rates will rise in Medicine Hat in August, but cost to consumers will be dampened by a provincial price cap for electricity that is now under review by the new UCP government. A relative spike in the price of natural gas was caused by a market regulatory correction and the fact natural gas use ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS covering surgeries on excess skin only for bariatric patients
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 2nd, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health Services will pay for surgery to get rid of excess stomach skin for someone who has had bariatric surgery, but not if they have lost weight themselves due to a change in diet. People classified as significantly overweight may qualify to have bariatric surgery to reduce the size of their stomach and ... Read More »
1 responseAuthor brings the great outdoors to library talks
By MO CRANKER on August 2nd, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Medicine Hatters had two chances Thursday to head to the public library to learn more about hiking and spending extended time in the great outdoors. Author Jennifer Pharr Davis held afternoon and evening talking events at the library’s theatre and invited people of all ages to learn about her areas of expertise. “We’ve been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rock and Lapidary Club hosting shop and tailgate sale on Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on August 2nd, 2019
The Medicine Hat Rock and Lapidary Club is hosting a shop and tailgate sale Saturday from 1-4 p.m. at the group’s shop located at the Gas City Kiwanis Centre. The club is celebrating 30 years in the community and is always on the lookout for new members. Members will be on hand Saturday to give ... Read More »
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