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Southeast region looks to cash in on economic reboot
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 30th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant It remains to be seen, but a substantial injection of capital spending and new sector-specific roadmaps for diversifying the Alberta economy, could hold promise for southeastern Alberta. Premier Jason Kenney and Finance Minister Travis Toews outlined $10 billion in capital spending and a guideline for economic diversification in the province billed as a response ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rock painting at Police Point Park on Canada Day
By Medicine Hat News on June 30th, 2020
You can celebrate Canada Day with a little rock painting in Police Point Park. It is a family-friendly activity open to people of all ages and abilities. It is a great way to spend time out of doors and learn about our ecosystem. The event takes place at Police Point Park from 10 a.m. to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utility division facing likely loss of $5.7M
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 30th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Cold winter temperatures boosted new-year profits in the city’s utility division, but dropping demand and much softer pricing forecasts could see those dampened by year end, according to the latest city financial statements. Combined, the power, natural gas and oil production units can expect year-end earnings to come in $14.7 million less than predicted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors to receive automatic money from federal government
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 30th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Within days Canadian seniors will receive a special federal government payment to assist with additional expenses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. About a month ago Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged the additional financial burden on seniors, particularly during the quarantine period. The financial burden may be the result of paying for home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat High grads cap off odd year with caps on
By MO CRANKER on June 27th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Students from Medicine Hat High School were finally able to put on a cap and gown to celebrate their graduation. Over the span of three days this past week, Grade 12 students and their loved ones arrived at Hat High for individual graduation ceremonies. “This was a lot different than any of us expected,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City portfolio weathering a rough year
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 27th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant During the worst of the stock market crash in March, the City of Medicine Hat’s equities investment fund had lost $20 million, but proceeded to gain back about half those losses over the next six weeks, city councillors heard Thursday. The city’s most recent financial statements give an overview of the rollercoaster ride that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bottle drive today to support North Flats Neighbourhood Association
By Medicine Hat News on June 27th, 2020
Medicine Hat News The North Flats Neighbourhood Association is hoping a bottle drive on Saturday will help it keep its doors open for next school year. The group, which has offered free after-school and summer programming for kids in the Flats since 1996, recently had its funding cut by the Alberta government, and was subsequently ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID case breakdown for Alberta
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 27th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The County of Warner, tucked between County of Forty Mile and Cardston County, has the distinction of not having had any cases of COVID-19. County of Forty Mile and Taber had a couple cases each going back to early April and then nothing more since then. The number of “active” cases of COVID-19 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Let the spurge buffet begin!
By MO CRANKER on June 27th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker For the next week or so, Police Point Park will be home to the city’s newest bed and breakfast. The only catch is that you need to be a goat to stay and eat. The park is hosting around 200 goats with the goal of fighting leafy spurge, an invasive weed that is common ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff opening pool, splash park on Monday
By JUSTIN SEWARD Alberta Newspaper Group on June 27th, 2020
It looks like Redcliff residents will be able to jump into the local pool after all this summer. The town confirmed the pool and the new-look splash park at Lions Park will open June 29. Public swimming will be opened on Monday and lessons will begin July 6. The decision came after pools and splash ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police arrest suspect for arson
By Medicine Hat News on June 27th, 2020
A Medicine Hat man is under arrest on charges that he set fire to a car and threatened to burn down a house, police reported Friday. The Medicine Hat Police Service says that an early morning vehicle fire on May 29 at Hemingway Crescent caused $29,000 in damage. On June 19 a man walking near ... Read More »
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