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Medicine Hat Rotary Club celebrates 102nd birthday
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 2nd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Medicine Hat Rotary Club celebrated its 102nd anniversary on Monday. In recognition of the special birthday, members of the club enjoyed some exercise on Rotary Centennial Trail, which was sponsored by the organization. “It is fabulous to be out and about celebrating a legacy project. It’s a pleasure to contribute something that promotes a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Temporary berms will cost city about $33K
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 2nd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Temporary berms being constructed in Harlow and just off Industrial Avenue, in case the South Saskatchewan River floods this spring, will cost $33,000. “The cost will be approximately $22,000 for Harlow, and Industrial Avenue was approximately $11,000,” said Merrick Brown, director of emergency management, in an email. A temporary berm, currently under construction by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Invest Medicine Hat launches incentive program for residential builders
By Medicine Hat News on May 30th, 2020
An incentive for builders of residential buildings has been announced by Invest Medicine Hat. The program is designed to encourage residential construction of single detached houses and duplexes in greenfield subdivisions in Medicine Hat. Licensed builders that register for the program will receive a $10,000 rebate once construction has been completed to the weeping tile ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Gleaners Society will open vegetable drying again; by appointment booking only
By Medicine Hat News on May 30th, 2020
The Prairie Gleaners Society will be returning to its business of preparing vegetables for dehydration starting Wednesday, however it will be operating by appointment only. Prairie Gleaners made the announcement in a Friday release, adding it will be allowing only 15 people on site at a time – all of whom must wear gloves and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!S. Railway recycling station closing July 31
By Medicine Hat News on May 30th, 2020
The city’s drop-off recycling depot at 1040 S. Railway St. SE will close permanently July 31. Due to the successful residential recycling collection program, the city says there is no need for four drop-off depots in town. The remaining three sites are at Shamrock, Kipling Street and Medicine Hat Mall. Since the start of residential ... Read More »
1 responseCOVID can’t curb a century celebration
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 30th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The unexpected surprise of a 100th birthday celebration in the middle of the COVID pandemic was emotional for Anne Mugleston on Friday. “It’s overwhelming. More than I expected, ever,” she said with a smile. A convoy of vehicles drove through the parking lot at The Wellington where Mugleston has lived since the seniors’ residence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stand-off suspect charged with prohibited weapons offence after search
By Medicine Hat News on May 30th, 2020
A man has been charged with possession of prohibited weapons following the execution of a criminal code search warrant at a residence on Ross Street on Thursday. Medicine Hat Police Service recovered a firearm silencer, a conducted energy weapon, a set of nunchucks, a switchblade knife, pepper spray and throwing stars, along with $4,700 USD ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virtual Kidney Walk finds strength in its new format
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 30th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Kidney Walk was presented with an obstacle to overcome when the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the cancellation of public gatherings across the country, but in true fighting form, the Kidney Foundation found a way to overcome the hurdle and create something even stronger. While participants of the June 7 event won’t be able to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!French-fry HALO fundraiser could double goal
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 30th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Support for the HALO fundraiser at Western Tractor was so strong the lineup of vehicles waiting to get in was long enough they had to start early. At 9:30 a.m. an estimated 1,000 vehicles had already driven in at one end, collected a free bag of McCain frozen french fries and at the other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Temporary berm in Harlow goes up just in case
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 30th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Work has started on a temporary berm to protect homes in Harlow in case the South Saskatchewan River should flood this year. Homes on Finlay Court, close to Harris Street where the permanent berm ends, will be protected with an eight-foot high, three-metre wide clay base berm for 69 metres. Another 25 metres will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Grist for the Mill
By Malcolm Sissons on May 30th, 2020
The recent announcement of the closing of the Parrish and Heimbecker grain handling facility on Kipling Street brings to an end an important chapter in the industrial heritage of Medicine Hat. Our city was once a major milling centre for Western Canada, with four flour mills. The Medicine Hat Milling Co. was established by John ... Read More »
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