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Emergency crews taking part in airport exercise today
By Medicine Hat News on December 3rd, 2019
Medicine Hat News Citizens should be aware that local emergency crews will take part in a training exercise on Tuesday at the Medicine Hat Regional Airport. Police, fire and EMS crews will take part in a simulated exercise that coordinators say will not affect routine operations of the airfield... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tartones return for annual festive show
By Medicine Hat News on December 3rd, 2019
A Christmas favourite – The Tartones – will be performing on Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in St. John’s Presbyterian Church. The Tartones, a men’s four-part choir known for its harmony, will present seasonal Christmas songs along with other favourites as part of the concert – Christmas With The Tartones. The choir of almost 20 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local radio station playing non-stop Christmas music until Dec. 25
By Medicine Hat News on December 3rd, 2019
A local radio station is switching to Christmas music exclusively all the way through to Christmas Day. CJLT 93.7 Praise FM began playing only Christmas music on Sunday and this will continue to Dec. 25. The decision to do only Christmas music is in honour of the Spirit of Christmas, according to a press release ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC students pitch solar ideas
By JEREMY APPEL on December 3rd, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Medicine Hat College students displayed their concepts Friday for using solar energy to build an enhanced community space at the Brooks Campus library. The initiative is the result of a $100,000 grant from EBSCO Solar, of which MHC was the only Canadian recipient. The grant’s purpose is to reduce electricity expenditures while promoting sustainable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ICYMI: Police lay impaired driving charges against four people
By Medicine Hat News on December 3rd, 2019
Police arrested four people for impaired driving on Nov. 29. At 5:30 p.m., a 76-year-old man from the Hat was brought into custody and at 8:50 p.m. a 31-year-old male from Redcliff was arrested. Then, at 11 p.m., a 45-year-old Medicine Hat man was apprehended before a 27-year-old woman was arrested at the end of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power rates rise to four year high after price cap axed
By Medicine Hat News on December 3rd, 2019
Utility customers will see power rates this month that haven’t been seen on bills in nearly four years. Electricity rates in Medicine Hat in December will rise to 7.75-cents per kilowatt hour, about a penny more than the recently cancelled price cap of 6.8-cents. Medicine Hat bases its commodity price on the average of those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police looking for suspects after B&E, assault with bear spray
By Medicine Hat News on December 3rd, 2019
Medicine Hat police responded to a break-and-enter Monday morning, where the residence’s occupant was attacked with bear spray. No suspect has been apprehended as of press time, police say. Around 7 a.m., cops were called to a residence at the 900 block of Second Street SE by a male victim who had been assaulted by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health Quality Council of Alberta grades high in survey
By GILLIAN SLADE on December 3rd, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The Health Quality Council of Alberta has revealed there is a fairly high rate of satisfaction with home care services, according to the results of its survey released recently. Across the province home care clients gave the service an 8.3 out of 10. In urban settings the rate was 8.5 and in rural districts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Richmound looking for new mayor
By Medicine Hat News on December 3rd, 2019
Medicine Hat News The village of Richmound, Sask. is looking for a new mayor. A nomination day will be held in the village, located east of Hilda, about 100 kilometres northeast of Medicine Hat, on Wednesday. The vacancy opened on Oct. 31 following the resignation of former mayor Tom Tuchscherer. Potential candidates will need to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utility fees set to rise
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 3rd, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Utility fees are set to rise $9.31 per month for the average household in Medicine Hat next year – 99-cents more than expected – according to figures presented to council on Monday night. Each year the utility divisions adjust projections in the previously approved four-year business plan before charges take effect on January 1. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fair Deal Panel meeting in the Hat in mid January
By Medicine Hat News on December 3rd, 2019
The first public consultation with Alberta’s Fair Deal Panel will take place today in Edmonton and there will be one in Medicine Hat next month. Discussions with Albertans will help determine how best to define and secure a fair deal for the province, to give it a bigger voice and increased power in areas of ... Read More »
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