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Fireworks: Industry opposes ban suggested by fire service
By Medicine Hat News on November 20th, 2019
A plan to restrict firework sales in Medicine Hat and use of recreational fireworks by the general public is drawing heat from a group representing the industry. Last spring, restrictions on low-hazard fireworks were removed from the provincial fire code, partially due to lobbying by the Canadian National Fireworks Association. After decades of firecrackers and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College hosting Hemp and Cannabis Conference for business owners, job seekers and more
By Medicine Hat News on November 20th, 2019
Medicine Hat College is hosting a Hemp and Cannabis Conference on Friday, bringing together business owners, job seekers and potential start-ups. The event – hosted by APEX Alberta – will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and feature talks from five industry experts followed by a networking luncheon. “This conference is an opportunity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First St. nearly ready after lengthy work
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 20th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The city says First Street will reopen to traffic within a week or two following a summer of replacing infrastructure that required closing sections of the street to traffic. Since late September First Street SW has been closed to traffic from First Avenue to Chinook Drive. “We are working feverishly to open up First ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP lifts power price cap
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 20th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A provincial cap on electricity prices that many utility users may not have known existed will be eliminated under legislation proposed this week to implement the Alberta budget. City utility officials says local customers will likely notice the difference on their bills going forward as higher power rates are forecast, but say they could ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayfair Manor now part of Avenue Living
By Medicine Hat News on November 20th, 2019
Medicine Hat’s tallest apartment building has been added to the growing rental portfolio of Avenue Living. The company’s signs were prominent on the building that towers over the downtown core one week after its previous owner alluded to a sale in financial reports. Avenue Living made a big entrance into the Medicine Hat market in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barnes attends conference focusing on Alberta separatism
By JEREMY APPEL on November 19th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Drew Barnes says he attended a conference focusing on Alberta separatism in a personal capacity, not as a member of the provincial government’s Fair Deal Panel. The seventh annual Essentials of Freedom Conference, which was held in Red Deer on Nov. 15 and 16, was titled “Meeting the Challenge of Western Separation.” Barnes told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspect wanted after Vauxhall Scotiabank was robbed Friday
By Medicine Hat News on November 19th, 2019
The Taber RCMP is looking for a suspect after the Vauxhall Scotiabank was robbed Friday afternoon. A man clad in a balaclava walked into the bank demanding money around 1:45 p.m., police say. The teller gave him an unspecified amount of money and he proceeded to flee on foot. The suspect couldn’t be found, despite ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stakeholder criticisms lead to proposed Bill 207 amendments: Glasgo
By JEREMY APPEL on November 19th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A contentious private member’s bill allowing physicians to deny certain services on conscientious grounds has been amended in an effort to alleviate the concerns of stakeholders, including the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. Brooks-Medicine Hat MLA Michaela Glasgo is one of 11 MLAs from both parties who sit on the standing committee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fireworks bylaw back in front of city council
By Medicine Hat News on November 19th, 2019
A new bylaw to restrict recreational fireworks is back before council after trips back and forth to administrators. First reading of a bylaw took place at Monday’s meeting and detailed that the sales of low-hazard fireworks would be banned inside city limits. Fines ranging from $250 for possessing fireworks with a permit to $1,000 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police arrest one person with connection to car break-ins
By Medicine Hat News on November 19th, 2019
Medicine Hat News Police have apprehended an individual suspected of a string of car break-ins in the early hours of Sunday morning. The thefts were mainly concentrated in the Ross Glen Crescent area and primarily involved the theft of loose change, electronics, credit cards and wallets, according to a Medicine Hat Police Service news release. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poinsettia Tea taking place Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on November 19th, 2019
The Poinsettia Tea at Westminster United Church is an annual Christmas tradition in Medicine Hat. On Saturday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. there will be a bake sale with craft and jewellery tables as well. There is a $5 per person entrance fee and Westminster United Church is located at 101 6 Street ... Read More »
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