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SPCA hoping to find homes for two special shelter occupants
By MO CRANKER on January 6th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The Medicine Hat SPCA is hoping to find a couple special pets homes in the New Year. It was a busy year at the shelter, especially with regard to cats, and the SPCA is hoping to find six-year-old domestic short haired Ozzy a home. “He’s a wonderful male who needs to be rehomed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HatSmart 2020 kicks in with $250K available
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 4th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat will continue to offer rebates to its utility customers that add solar panels or make homes more energy efficient despite a state of flux for similar programs from other levels of government. The 2020 HatSmart program, which offers $250,000 in rebates on solar panels, high-end air conditioners and building ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Four-legged friends and a story taken the wrong way dominate reads in 2019
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 4th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant When a news story really takes off, strikes a chord or gets people talking, it’s said to have “legs.” The leggy-ist stories of 2019 had four, so to speak, judging from the 12-month report detailing visits to the News’ website. In a year that featured titanic election battles, Greta Thunberg’s jaunt through Wildrose Country, ... Read More »
30 responsesKidSport MH and Redcliff partner with FLC Booster Juice for twoonie swims
By Medicine Hat News on January 4th, 2020
KidSport Medicine Hat and Redcliff is teaming up with the Family Leisure Centre Boost Juice to hold a number of Toonie Swims. The swims are running on the first Saturday of every month, running from 6-8 p.m. and costing $2 for kids and $4 for adults. The events are being held on a cash-only basis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quick action eases hard scenario at mall
By JEREMY APPEL on January 4th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A woman who provided First Aid to a man assaulted with a weapon Thursday at the mall says she sprung into assistance simply because it was the moral course of action. “Everybody has a right to live. At the end of the day, we’re all people,” Nicole Simmons said. “If it was me in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter elated to share UN experiences with hometown folks
By MO CRANKER on January 4th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Longtime Hatter Anjali Mishra spent a bit of winter break Friday speaking with Hatters about her time working with the United Nations. Mishra held a presentation at St. John’s Presbyterian Church in the afternoon, hosting a few dozen people to hear about her experiences. “It’s always fun coming back to Medicine Hat,” she said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mall assault suspect identified
By Medicine Hat News on January 4th, 2020
Police have identified the suspect arrested Thursday for allegedly committing assault with a weapon against a 72-year-old man at the Medicine Hat Mall. Paul Fabreau, 40, has been charged with aggravated assault, possessing a dangerous weapon and a breach of release documents. He’s been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in provincial court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recycling deal expected with interim provider
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 4th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A permanent contract for curbside pickup of recyclable material from homes in Medicine Hat should be negotiated with the interim provider, GFL Industries, city administrators are recommending. The finding, presented in an administrative committee meeting held in mid-December, will be discussed at city council’s meeting on Monday evening. The “request for proposals” tender was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A few 2019 stories received some extra attention
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 4th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade In 2019 there were stories that warmed the heart or struck a chord with readers. Here are four worth remembering. Saamis the pronghorn fawn In May a little pronghorn fawn was born by emergency caesarean on Highway 41A, thanks to the quick thinking of local rancher Tyrel Pahl, who stopped to inspect a doe ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal carbon tax kicks in
By Medicine Hat News on January 3rd, 2020
Hatters can expect to see the federal carbon levy added to utility bills that arrive this month, but local utility administrators are assuring that only the portion related to natural gas used after midnight on Dec. 31 will be charged. “It will depend on when the billing period ends, but because of automatic metering, we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strathcona Centre reopens after renovations
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 3rd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A five-month renovation project at the Strathcona Centre is complete and the facility was officially reopened on Thursday. The work included replacing the roof, HVAC equipment, new siding, fire alarm components and a new barrier-free entrance. The most obvious changes are visible outside with new siding and fresh colours. “The City of Medicine Hat ... Read More »
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