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Police identify youth who called in threat to Walmart
By Medicine Hat News on February 24th, 2021
The person responsible for a threatening phone call to Walmart that resulted in an hour-long lockdown on Family Day has been identified. “We identified the caller, a youth, and we used some alternative forms of the criminal justice system,” said Insp. Brent Secondiak, Medicine Hat Police Services. On Feb. 15 at about 9:15 p.m. police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City reveals statement to recognize First Nations, but won’t read it much
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 24th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council will be asked next week to approve a local statement that recognizes First Nations, but doesn’t mention specific treaties and would only be used in certain circumstances. A final draft of a “Statement of Acknowledgement, Respect and Recognition” was presented to this week’s public services committee and could be approved at Monday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medalta launches online 50/50 draw to raise funds
By MO CRANKER on February 24th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Medicine Hat’s Historic Clay District is hosting a 50/50 draw to raise funds for its operating costs. Medalta just recently launched the raffle and already has a pot of more than $3,000. The total raised will be split between the winner and Medalta. In a Facebook post from a few days ago, Medalta explained ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grain train derails near Bow Island
By Medicine Hat News on February 23rd, 2021
A train that was transporting grain derailed near Bow Island on Sunday. A spokesperson for CP says it happened about 11 a.m. east of Bow Island with 14 cars filled with grain being derailed. “There were no injuries to the crew and no public safety concerns. After all track repairs were made and safety inspections ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Gleaners ship thousands of meals to multiple countries
By Medicine Hat News on February 23rd, 2021
The Prairie Gleaners have been hard at work these past few months, shipping off thousands of meals across the globe. In November, the Gleaners partnered with Faith Missions Inc. to send 1,120 bags of dehydrated food to the Ukraine. In December, the organization send 9,200 kilograms of food to the Dominican Republic. The shipment equalled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More power: Hut 8 to explore adding its own power production at Alberta sites
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 23rd, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Looking to capitalize on the rocketing price of Bitcoin, Hut 8 will explore adding its own power production at sites in Alberta. The dataprocessing company, which is already the biggest power buyer in the City of Medicine Hat, announced Monday it was in talks with Validus Power Systems to potentially add on-site, cleaner power ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HALO thriving after rising to challenges of COVID-19 pandemic
By Medicine Hat News on February 23rd, 2021
HALO Air Ambulance has risen to the challenges that COVID-19 imposed and is in a strong position now, says the chief operating officer. “We’re in the best position we’ve ever been in at this time of year looking forward,” said Paul Carolan, CEO for HALO. HALO is providing full service with a twin engine helicopter. ... Read More »
1 responseWind storm causes little damage
By Medicine Hat News on February 23rd, 2021
The wind huffed and puffed but in the end caused very little damage locally, the city says. From early Sunday afternoon and through the night the wind gusted up to 84 km/h at Medicine Hat Regional Airport, according to Environment Canada’s website. Trees swayed and bent but very few broke. “Though it is early in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to begin mandated testing program for lead in the water
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 23rd, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City water department will contact residents beginning today to begin a mandated testing program for lead in the water distribution system. That comes 16 months after the province told cities to expand random sampling programs to include pipes and fixtures within buildings following media reports of problems with the toxic heavy metal from across ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goats will return to Police Point Park
By MO CRANKER on February 23rd, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The goats will be coming back this year. After two rounds through Police Point Park to tackle leafy spurge, a team of goats will be brought back twice more this year. City parks technician Keziah Lesko-Gosselin says she is excited to bring the goats back. “We don’t have confirmed dates yet, but we do ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patterson Grain to offer crop input and protection from Dunmore terminal
By Medicine Hat News on February 23rd, 2021
Paterson Grain will begin offering crop input and protection services from its Dunmore terminal in time for planting this season, company officials have told the News. A new 100-by-150-foot warehouse is now being built at the site, located east of the hamlet of Dunmore on Highway No. 1, which would add sales and deliveries of ... Read More »
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