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4H clubs’ steer sales a big success
By MO CRANKER on June 17th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker It was a big weekend for 4H groups in Medicine Hat and the surrounding area. Five clubs held annual steer sales and one 4H member sold a steer to support HALO. “This was one big sale and we sold 37 steers,” said Cactus Country 4H key leader Shirley Elliott. “These really sold well this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Copper Coulee Casino opening today with no table games
By Medicine Hat News on June 17th, 2020
Casinos and bingo halls are allowed to reopen throughout the province as of last week, but it will take longer for charity groups that earn a portion of proceeds by volunteering to take part. The Copper Coulee Casino is slated to reopen this morning, but without table games – where groups earn a take – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!$2.7M owed as city utility deferral program concludes
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 17th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A total of $2.7 million in unpaid utility bills will come due later this week as a utility deferral program is set to expire, the News has learned. Figures provided by the City of Medicine Hat’s finance department show that one in five customers has a balance owning on their accounts early this week, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nursing student takes top award at MH College
By MO CRANKER on June 17th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Cassie Melenka didn’t know what a Governors General Academic Medal was a couple months ago. Last week it was announced she was the winner of this year’s award for finishing at the top of the 2020 Medicine Hat College graduating class. “I got a phone call from the dean of health and science about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City working to get facilities open but seeks public patience in the meantime
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 17th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The city is “aggressively” working towards opening recreation facilities and pools, but again on Tuesday defended the length of time it’s taking to get health safeguards in place and the facilities back open to the public, reporters heard at a press event on Tuesday. Mayor Ted Clugston called for public’s understanding and backed the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riverside residents successfully resisted berm
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 17th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade When homeowners along the river front in Riverside resisted the city’s attempts to impose the building of a berm, the city modified its approach to flood mitigation there. The Riverside berm was ultimately constructed in 2016. It starts at Finlay Bridge going west for just two blocks, even though many homes several blocks further ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Pop-up’ bar set to open soon
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 17th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A vacant lot in downtown Medicine Hat that hosted a “pop-up park” for the last several years will soon become a pop-up bar. “The Yard” is technically a “seasonal patio” under Alberta liquor regulations, but draws inspiration from “pop-up” phenomenon that has seen entrepreneurs create gathering spots and less intensive business models around North ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat, Brooks at one case of COVID-19
By Ryan McCracken on June 16th, 2020
Thirty-five new cases of COVID-19 were announced in Alberta Tuesday, bringing the number of active cases in the province to 449. Medicine Hat and Brooks both have one active case of the virus. Medicine Hat has reported 35 recovered cases, while Brooks has reported 1,108 recoveries and nine deaths. The County of Newell and Cypress ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Irvine teen hoping to Kickstart his newly developed video game
By Ryan McCracken on June 16th, 2020
Aaron Taylor is hoping to rally the community behind his dream. The 19-year-old lead video game developer from Irvine recently launched a Kickstarter for his upcoming 3D platformer Time Crackers — a quirky comedy set in nine different open worlds — and if all goes according to plan, you’ll be able to play it on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City makes deal with Box Springs group for road completion
By Medicine Hat News on June 16th, 2020
Medicine Hat’s wild, wavy ride may soon be retired. The pavement along Box Springs Boulevard will receive its final top layer of paving starting this week after an apparent agreement between the City of Medicine Hat, which often heard complaints about the state of the road, and the developer, which still legally owns it. A ... Read More »
1 responseCabs get head start before ride-sharing bylaw kicks in
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 16th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council will hold off a final vote on new taxi regulations they believe will open up the city to ride sharing companies while giving traditional cab companies a fighting chance for two weeks. Council members unanimously approved two readings of the new “Vehicle for Hire”bylaw at Monday night’s meeting, but paused before a ... Read More »
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