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Former cop’s memoir shows lighter side of policing
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on June 5th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Former Medicine Hat Police Service Sgt. Dave Peskor saw a lot through his four decades in law enforcement, but when he sat down to write his memoir, Prairie Five-0, he opted to focus on the moments that made him smile. It started as funny quips on napkins and the matchbook covers, but as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City paving way for ride sharing companies
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 4th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat will introduce updates to its taxi bylaw that would allow ride-sharing companies to set up here, but also allow traditional taxi companies to bring on extra cars at times, as well as add digital hailing and price setting in order to compete. Administrators presented outlines of the proposed “Vehicle ... Read More »
2 responsesMore Strachan Road work among summer projects
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 4th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant For the third time in four years, major construction work will proceed on Strachan Road this summer to correct lingering problems on the main route for south-end communities, council heard during a rundown of projects in the summer construction season. The upcoming stage, from Stratton Way to about Sprague Way, is the third phase ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat News introduces Ryan McCracken as sports editor
By Medicine Hat News on June 4th, 2020
Medicine Hat News No one is quite sure exactly when organized sports will return, but when it does the Medicine Hat News will be ready. Ryan McCracken has been a fixture in the local sports community since he started at the News in 2014, and the editorial board is extremely pleased to announce his recent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redi Bottle Depot starts up a new pickup service
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 4th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A new pickup service for deposit bottles and cans is meant to not only provide better service when Hatters are hoping to avoid going out, but also avoid a potential glut of bags in city sheds, garages and basements from swamping the REDI Bottle Depot. This week the enterprise is introducing a home pickup ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public warned to avoid South Saskatchewan River right now
By Medicine Hat News on June 4th, 2020
The Medicine Hat Fire Service is warning the public not to swim or boat in the South Saskatchewan due to high levels and an increased amount of dangerous debris on the water due to spring runoff. The advisory, issued on Wednesday morning, also states that residents should use caution on shorelines as faster moving water ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police chief says U.S. unrest opening his eyes
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on June 3rd, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat Police Service chief Andy McGrogan says he has taken the time to question his “own lens” due to ongoing protests taking place in the United States following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. McGrogan pointed to former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick as a precursor to the flaring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Do-it-yourself project boom means big spring sales at hardware stores
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 3rd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Hatters who are generally staying at home this spring to battle the spread of COVID-19 are apparently battling boredom with home improvement projects. “Everyone’s a gardener this year,” said Rob Craats, the owner of Redcliff Home Hardware, who has fielded calls from as far away as Calgary inquiring about seed potatoes. “We sold out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schuler School among those getting playground upgrades with new funding
By Medicine Hat News on June 3rd, 2020
A new playground and equipment at Schuler School is among 26 across Alberta that will receive grant money from Alberta Education that was announced on Tuesday. In total, $5 million will go toward playgrounds at schools that were rebuilt or upgraded on their original sites or were in a 2013 batch of new schools that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council OKs one year of using credit cards to pay property taxes
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 3rd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Hatters will be able to say “charge it” when it comes to paying property tax bills this fall, but some council members are questioning whether the plan for the city to cover potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees is worth the added convenience. Adding credit card payments as an option for taxes ... Read More »
1 responseRallies in support of U.S. anti-racism protests taking place later this week
By Medicine Hat News on June 3rd, 2020
Local anti-racism rallies are planned to take place in southeast Alberta later this week. Protests have gripped the United States for close to a week as calls for better race relations and an end to police brutality follow video of an in-custody death of a black man in Minnesota. Social media posts are calling for ... Read More »
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