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Farm safety consultation meetings today
By Medicine Hat News on July 27th, 2019
Alberta Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshan is expected to attend Saturday’s afternoon go-round at the Medicine Hat Stampede Rodeo, sandwiching the event between two “Farm Freedom and Safety” consultation sessions in the region today. The United Conservative government promised a wide-ranging overhaul, if not outright repeal, of legislation brought in by the previous NDP government during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judges release winners from Stampede parade
By Medicine Hat News on July 27th, 2019
The winners are in! A list of the top entries in the 2019 Medicine Hat & Exhibition Parade held Thursday, July 25, as judged by the parade committee: Class 1 Cowboys & Cowgirls – Junior: No. 1 Brekkyn Van Buskirk. Cowboys & Cowgirls- Senior: No. 1 Melissa Davies; No. 2 Don Davies; No. 3 Marg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ribs for Kids coming 2nd week of Aug.
By Medicine Hat News on July 24th, 2019
The local chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters is hosting its third annual Ribs for Kids fundraiser in a couple of weeks. The event is taking place Aug. 9-11 at the Stampede grounds, and will include five large rib trucks with professional barbecuers, various other food trucks, a lemonade stand and – courtesy of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Glasgo’s primary office in Brooks, satellite in the Hat
By GILLIAN SLADE on July 24th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade There are two constituency offices for Brooks-Medicine Hat, with Brooks being the main one and Medicine Hat a satellite office. “The reason behind that was my full-time staff member lives in Brooks … Rather than incur expenses for her to be traveling excessively, we put the full-time office in Brooks,” said Michaela Glasgo, MLA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede week will be a hot one in Medicine Hat
By medicinehatnews on July 22nd, 2019
The rodeo, night shows and midway aren’t the only things heating up Medicine Hat this week. Mother Nature is doing her part as well. Environment Canada placed the Medicine Hat-Bow Island-Suffield region under a heat warning on the first day of Stampede week. The forecast high for the next two days is 32 C, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar July 22-28, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on July 22nd, 2019
July 22-25 – Monoporead, MH Public Library, 10 a.m.-noon and 1:30-4 p.m., ages 10-12 only July 22 – Sunrise Coffee Time, MH Public Library, 10 a.m. July 22 – Stampede Summer Jam, Grandstand, 6:30 p.m. July 22 – Tween Night: Record Night Part 1, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m., ages 10-12 only July 23 – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moisture concerns easing for area farmers
By Medicine Hat News on July 20th, 2019
Moisture concerns are easing for southern Alberta farmers, but yields and crop ratings are in doubt after scattered rain fell on the region over the last weeks, according to the latest Alberta Crop Report. Stating conditions at July 16, crop conditions for most major crops in the south lagged behind local averages other areas of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Trouble Brewing
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 20th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant There’s a sudden sense of urgency to address the state of shallow gas industry. The province is bringing in property tax breaks and promising changes to how they are taxed going forward. Major gas producers are suggesting a voluntary curtailment program to avoid negative (not just downward, but actually less than zero) pricing situations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Junior exploration company operating near Brooks says its moves are paying off
By Medicine Hat News on July 20th, 2019
Medicine Hat News A junior exploration company operating near Brooks states this week that its targeting of tight oil plays in the mature Princess field is paying off. Prairie Provident Resources stated Wednesday that its new well in the southern zone of the formation was brought on line in June. It is producing 250 barrels ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chili Cookoff taking over downtown on Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on July 19th, 2019
Medicine Hat News Expect the competition to be hot and spicy and the bowls to be fire-tempered at the 30th annual Downtown Chili Cookoff this Saturday. Four blocks in the city centre will be closed from noon until 3 p.m. as 20 entries vie to serve up the best bowl at the annual event, while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charge laid, name released in highway hit-and-run
By medicinehatnews on July 18th, 2019
A Medicine Hat man has been officially charged in relation to the July 8 hit-and-run on the Trans-Canada Highway that sent a cyclist to hospital in life-threatening condition. Daniel Leger, 34, of Medicine Hat is charged with failing to stop after an accident which resulted in bodily harm. The charge carries a potential fine of ... Read More »
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