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Average water levels predicted for region: Alberta Environment
By Medicine Hat News on February 5th, 2020
Alberta river forecasters are predicting average to well-above average water levels in Southern Alberta this spring due to the volume of the accumulated mountain snowpack, according to Alberta Environment. Measurements along the tributaries of the Oldman and Bow river basins state half of survey sites on the eastern slopes of the Rockies ranged from about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City administrators to provide more clarity for tendering process
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 5th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City administrators are giving more explanation when major contracts are awarded while a larger review of how tendering and procurement takes place, city council heard on Monday. That follows perennial questions from councillors who say they have been hounded by the public when work goes to out-of-town firms with little explanation as to why. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sirens hosting wing-eating contest to raise money for Cypress firefighters’ stair climb
By Medicine Hat News on February 4th, 2020
Sirens Bar & Grill is hosting a “Wing-Off” next month to raise funds for the Cypress County Fire Department’s annual participation in a stair climb at Calgary’s Bow Tower. The wing-eating competition is happening March 7 at 3 p.m., with an entry fee of $40 for participants. There will be four pounds of wings served. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Record turnout at Elkwater Winter Festival
By Medicine Hat News on February 4th, 2020
It was a busy Saturday in Elkwater, with a record number of people passing through to take part in the annual Winter Festival. “It went really well,” said one of the event’s organizers Elaine Ziegenhagel. “We gave away free hot chocolate and cookies – we easily went through 400 cookies. “We had lots of families ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conversion therapy wrong but more of a provincial issue, council says
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 4th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Nearly all Medicine Hat city council members support a public debate about banning conversion therapy, and more than half say they would vote yes to shut down anyone offering to change someone’s sexual preference via controversial treatment. At the same time, most said it’s an issue better dealt with by provincial or federal governments ... Read More »
4 responsesPrivatize some procedures, drop coverage on others: AHS review
By GILLIAN SLADE on February 4th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A government mandated review of Alberta Health Services makes 57 recommendations that could save $1.9 billion annually, says the Ernst & Young report released on Monday. Health Minister Tyler Shandro says any savings will stay in health care. “Every dollar we save will be put right back into the health system to deliver on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Default power price in February highest since 2014
By Medicine Hat News on February 4th, 2020
Default power prices continue to rise for February, according to rates for the month that were released on Monday. Medicine Hat utility customers will pay 8.315-cents per kilowatt hour, which would be the highest price to appear on bills since early 2014. It sits three-10ths of a cent higher than January’s price, while the natural ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kinsmen Home Lotto trending up
By MO CRANKER on February 4th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The Kinsmen Home Lotto is underway and tickets are on sale. This year’s home is located at 103 Sierra Road and is valued at $500,000 – the lotto is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Medicine Hat Kinsmen Club. “This year’s house was made by Bravada Homes and it’s a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police Point Park Nature Centre hosting a winter walk on Wednesday at 3 p.m.
By Medicine Hat News on February 4th, 2020
The Nature Centre is hosting a Winter Walk Day on Wednesday at Police Point Park. People are asked to meet at the centre at 3 p.m. for a guided tour of the park by Grassland Naturalists. The celebration will continue until 5:30 p.m. – if someone can’t make it right for 3 p.m., a route ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police wrap up another drug investigation, with charges laid against three people
By Medicine Hat News on February 4th, 2020
Police have made another drug arrest that originated with complaints from members of the public. Three Hatters face drug and property charges after an investigation conducted by the Medicine Hat Police Service Priority Street Crime Unit wrapped up Friday. The suspects were allegedly engaging in drug-related activity in close proximity to Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks and Recreation: Tales from the park-keeper
By Keziah Lesko-Gosselin on February 3rd, 2020
By nature, humans are social creatures. Our shared feelings, experiences, and ancestries create a sense of familiarity between us. While the origins of our harmonies may differ, what often brings us together is storytelling: an art that can turn a group of individuals into a community. Frequently, inspiration for intimate and effective storytelling can be ... Read More »
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