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Aurora continues slowdown with plans to sell Ontario facility
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 7th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Aurora Cannabis continues to prune its aggressive plan to build up capacity over the last several years. On Monday, Bloomberg reported that the Edmonton-based company that has a major project in Medicine Hat had listed to sell a 1-million square-foot greenhouse in Ontario that it acquired when it took over a competitor last year. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Death of a newborn under investigation in Brooks
By Medicine Hat News on January 7th, 2020
The RCMP Major Crimes Unit is investigating an “undetermined death” of newborn infant in Brooks this weekend. A release from the force late Monday states that members of the Brooks detachment were called to a home in the city at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4. An autopsy was performed on Monday to determine the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas tree drop-off spots running to the end of January
By Medicine Hat News on January 7th, 2020
The 12 days of Christmas are officially over and if you have a natural tree that needs to be disposed of, there are several locations where you can do so. Until Jan. 31 you can take it to either the recycling depot at 240 Kipling St. SE, Shamrock recycling depot at 172 Altawana Dr. NE, ... Read More »
1 responseMall attack victim expected to survive
By JEREMY APPEL on January 7th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The victim of last week’s armed attack at Medicine Hat Mall is in stable condition, according to police. Insp. Brent Secondiak told the News the man – a 72-year-old whose identity hasn’t been revealed – is “expected to make a full recovery.” As of Friday, when police last inquired, he was still hospitalized. “There ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transport association wants Highway 3 twinned
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 7th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The Alberta Motor Transport Association has made the twinning of Highway 3 one of its top five priorities. There are about 200 kilometres of the highway that are not twinned and advocates have suggested this needs to be addressed in the interests of safety and to facilitate the flow of commercial goods transported by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City offers 10-year recycling deal
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 7th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Keeping recycling fees low will mean that paper, cardboard and plastic collected from curbsides in Medicine Hat will be trucked out of the region. City council on Monday approved that a new 10-year contract be offered to GFL Industries. That company currently holds an interim contract and does initial sorting in Dunmore, before the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC paramedic lead published in academic journal
By JEREMY APPEL on January 7th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The co-ordinator of Medicine Hat College’s paramedic program is now a published author in a peer-reviewed academic journal. Scott Mullin had his master’s thesis, “The Effect of Operator Position on the Quality of Chest Compressions Delivered in a Simulated Ambulance,” published online by Cambridge University Press on Dec. 9, with a physical copy to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks and Recreation: Winter immersion 101
By Keziah Lesko-Gosselin on January 6th, 2020
Now that winter has officially settled in and the busy holiday season is over, it can be easy to retreat indoors and fall into a television coma. The Parks and Recreation Department is here to help you get some fresh air, keep active in the cold, and make the most of winter. From skating to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Jan. 6-12, 2020
By Medicine Hat News on January 6th, 2020
Jan. 6 – Colouring in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Jan. 6 – German Language Group, MH Public Library, 7-8 p.m. Jan. 7 – Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Jan. 7 -Travelogue: Morocco, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 8 – Roving Gyms, Downtown YMCA, 5:30-7 p.m. Jan. 8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community play space opening Feb. 1
By MO CRANKER on January 6th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The Medicine Hat Public Library is getting ready to unveil its indoor play space to the community. The library will be opening the new space for the first time on Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. – it will then operate on normal hours with the library. “We’re really excited for this,” said chief librarian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Speed dating events being held in February
By MO CRANKER on January 6th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The Hearts on Fire Connections Co. Is hosting two February events with the goal of helping people connect. The group is hosting Feb. 14 and Feb. 15 dating events for people looking to mingle. “Valentine’s Day is on a Friday this year and we’re going to do the 50-plus group on that day,” said ... Read More »
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