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Default power price in February highest since 2014
By Medicine Hat News on February 4th, 2020
Default power prices continue to rise for February, according to rates for the month that were released on Monday. Medicine Hat utility customers will pay 8.315-cents per kilowatt hour, which would be the highest price to appear on bills since early 2014. It sits three-10ths of a cent higher than January’s price, while the natural ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kinsmen Home Lotto trending up
By MO CRANKER on February 4th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The Kinsmen Home Lotto is underway and tickets are on sale. This year’s home is located at 103 Sierra Road and is valued at $500,000 – the lotto is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Medicine Hat Kinsmen Club. “This year’s house was made by Bravada Homes and it’s a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police Point Park Nature Centre hosting a winter walk on Wednesday at 3 p.m.
By Medicine Hat News on February 4th, 2020
The Nature Centre is hosting a Winter Walk Day on Wednesday at Police Point Park. People are asked to meet at the centre at 3 p.m. for a guided tour of the park by Grassland Naturalists. The celebration will continue until 5:30 p.m. – if someone can’t make it right for 3 p.m., a route ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police wrap up another drug investigation, with charges laid against three people
By Medicine Hat News on February 4th, 2020
Police have made another drug arrest that originated with complaints from members of the public. Three Hatters face drug and property charges after an investigation conducted by the Medicine Hat Police Service Priority Street Crime Unit wrapped up Friday. The suspects were allegedly engaging in drug-related activity in close proximity to Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Feb. 3-9, 2020
By Medicine Hat News on February 3rd, 2020
Feb. 3 – Colouring in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 3 – German Language Group, MH Public Library, 7-8 p.m. Feb. 4 – Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 4 – Author reading: Barry Bernhardt, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 5 – Limiting Screen Time, MH Public ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks and Recreation: Tales from the park-keeper
By Keziah Lesko-Gosselin on February 3rd, 2020
By nature, humans are social creatures. Our shared feelings, experiences, and ancestries create a sense of familiarity between us. While the origins of our harmonies may differ, what often brings us together is storytelling: an art that can turn a group of individuals into a community. Frequently, inspiration for intimate and effective storytelling can be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medalta reviving 30-year-old campaign to meet funding target
By MO CRANKER on February 3rd, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Medicine Hat’s Historic Clay District is re-launching a 30-year-old campaign with the hopes of bringing in more funds for its programs. Medalta first launched the Brick Campaign in 1989 and it played an important role in making the clay district what it is today. The campaign allows Hatters to purchase bricks of varying sizes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library opens community play space
By MO CRANKER on February 3rd, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker It was a big day Saturday for the Medicine Hat Public Library. The organization announced last June that it would be opening a free community play area early in 2020 and it kept true to its promise. “We’re beyond excited,” said chief librarian Ken Feser. “It looks good and we’ve got a good turnout ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Antique shop opens on N. Railway
By MO CRANKER on February 3rd, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Medicine Hat gained a new business this weekend, with The Rail Yard opening its doors for the first time. The antique store houses offerings from 13 artists from Medicine Hat and areas surrounding it. Owner Jarrett Lane says he is happy to see the grand opening finally take place. “It’s exciting,” he said. “We’ve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Everyone is welcome’: Public library opens community play area
By Mo Cranker on February 1st, 2020
It was a big day Saturday for the Medicine Hat Public Library.The organization announced last June that it would be opening a free community play area early in 2020 and it kept true to its promise.“We’re beyond excited,” said chief librarian Ken Feser. “It looks good and we’ve got a good turnout today for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Methanex production up but profits down
By Medicine Hat News on February 1st, 2020
Methanex reversed a net loss in the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to the summer as the global methanol maker recorded all-time high production, but had yearly results dragged down by lower prices. The Vancouver-based company that has major operations in Medicine Hat released its year-end financial statements on Wednesday, stating a whole year net ... Read More »
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