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Gas City Campground pump track reopens after temporary closure
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 14th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The pump track at Gas City Campground is now open following a temporary closure for the construction of a shade sail structure at the facility. The pump track closed May 27 to allow for the construction of the shade sail structure that is now in its final stage, which includes installing the sail onto ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Saskatchewan River level still low despite May’s near-record rains
By Medicine Hat News on June 14th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Despite a bump from heavy rain in May, the South Saskatchewan River is flowing well below normal levels for June, where it will likely stay, according to forecasters as reservoir managers continue to hold back water. Alberta Environment’s water supply outlook for June still predicts a below to “much below” flow on the river ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CORE Association celebrates 70 years supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 14th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com From humble beginnings 70 years ago, CORE Association was founded by a group of parents seeking education for their disabled children in 1954, and now serves approximately 100 individuals living with long-term developmental disabilities. The nonprofit also provides housing for 35 adults who require continual care, and provides resources, programs and support to individuals ... Read More »
1 responseOil-to-solar reclamation project wins environmental award for all involved, including MHC
By Collin Gallant on June 14th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A partnership that converted two reclaimed abandoned oil and gas sites in southern Alberta to host small-scale solar arrays has won an “Emerald Award” for environmental ingenuity in the field of energy production. The award, given to “RenuWell,” is shared by Medicine Hat College, a power entity owned by two southern Alberta irrigation districts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County honouring former councillor who passed recently
By Medicine Hat News on June 14th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Flags are at half-staff on Cypress County buildings to mark the passing of former councillor Ken Graumans, according to a release from the county. Graumans, 87, died June 7 following a battle with cancer, his obituary states. Born in Holland in 1936, Graumans immigrated to farm in the Seven Persons area in 1962 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPSD unveils mural representing community connection
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 13th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com During a mural unveiling outside the Medicine Hat Public School Division’s head office Wednesday afternoon, Lewis Lavoie, an artist with Global Roots Mural Mosaic, spoke about the connection between tree roots as a metaphor for life as the inspiration for the work of art that symbolizes family and friends. “This is a willow and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fine for skipping zebra mussel inspection to be $4,200 in Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on June 13th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Fines for avoiding boat inspection stations searching for zebra mussels will increase more than tenfold this month as Alberta ramps up its efforts to prevent the spread of the invasive species. Starting June 20, boat owners will be liable for a $4,200 fine if they fail to stop for inspection at mandatory check and ... Read More »
1 responseHatters seemingly ready for food waste collection
By Medicine Hat News on June 13th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Surveys suggest a majority of Hatters are on board with separating food waste from general refuse for collection, but the effort should be cost-effective, good for the environment and convenient. The city’s environmental utilities department held the survey this spring after implementing a pilot project for about 4,000 homeowners when green-bin collection began. A ... Read More »
1 responseMHC student wins highest achievement at Skills Canada competition
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 13th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College steamfitter/pipefitter apprentice Euan Mackinnon recently won a gold medal at this year’s Skills Canada competition in Quebec for his abilities to complete a 12-hour project. As a member of Team Alberta for the second consecutive year, Mackinnon excelled in the two-day competition where he was challenged to read drawing, thread tube ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weekend ride supports local girl battling rare neurological disorder
By BRENDAN MILLER on June 13th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Six-year-old Hailey Bonville has been battling Rett syndrome ever since she was 18 months old. The genetic neurological and development disorder is rare and causes progressive loss of motor skills and language, and primarily affects females. Hailey’s mother Vanessa describes her daughter’s condition as a mix of symptoms of autism, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s, epilepsy ... Read More »
1 responseDeal for bio-diesel refinery near Dunmore falls through
By Collin Gallant on June 13th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A proposal to build a bio-diesel refinery in Dunmore has been cancelled as the company puts all its efforts into buying and commissioning a similar facility in Carseland, Alta. to process railway ties into fuel. Cielo Waste Solutions said in a release Wednesday that it offered to pay $2 million after a March deadline ... Read More »
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