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26 turbines on the way for Rattlesnake Ridge wind farm
By Medicine Hat News on November 27th, 2020
The developer of a major wind farm project near Medicine Hat has secured delivery of 26 turbines ahead of major construction in 2021, BHEC announced Wednesday. The $200-million Rattlesnake Ridge wind farm is approved to be built on land north and south of the hamlet of Whitla in the County of Forty Mile, and would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Operation Warm the Hat at MHC Saturday
By MO CRANKER on November 27th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Medicine Hat College students are doing their part to help the community this winter. Operation Warm the Hat is running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, encouraging people to donate new or used winter clothing at the college. Second-year social work student Gabriela Carreon says the event is COVID-safe. “We’re going to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PRSD will make sure all kids can learn
By MO CRANKER on November 27th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Prairie Rose School Division is ensuring all students have access to learning – before and after the Holiday break. It was announced recently by the Alberta government that Grade 7-12 students would finish the winter learning from home, and that all students would return from the break on Jan. 11. Because the school division ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mask debate unlikely before Dec. 7
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 27th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Several city councillors say Medicine Hat needs to quickly address a local mask bylaw to help halt rising COVID rates, but procedure and the mayor are delaying a debate on the issue. Mayor Ted Clugston confirmed Thursday that he will not call a special council meeting to discuss a bylaw before its regular meeting ... Read More »
2 responsesCommunity Foundation’s volunteer door-hanger campaign ready for delivery
By Medicine Hat News on November 26th, 2020
Hatters looking for help, or for a way to help out, can expect more information coming soon to a doorknob near them. The Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta is in the midst of a door-hanger campaign that will promote volunteer opportunities for those looking to pitch in as well as outline community resources for those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Applications open for provincial residential tenancy disputes
By Medicine Hat News on November 25th, 2020
The Alberta Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service is now accepting applications from residents and landlords of mobile-home communities for tenancy-related disputes, including return of security deposits and disputes over damages. Legislation passed in May has made this possible. Residents and landlords of mobile-home communities can also participate in an online survey until Dec. 13 about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff has four COVID-relief projects approved
By Medicine Hat News on November 25th, 2020
Four construction projects in Redcliff have been approved for provincial funding meant to boost economic activity and battle a COVID-caused slump. The town’s council heard Monday that administrators had received confirmation from the Minister of Municipal Affairs that four applications to the Municipal Stimulus Program had been approved. They are: – $315,700 for municipal campground ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Folk Music Club ensuring live music not lost in pandemic
By MO CRANKER on November 25th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Medicine Hatters will get to view live music from the comfort of their homes Friday thanks to the Folk Music Club. Alberta band Over the Moon will be performing live on the Medicine Hat Music Club’s Facebook page starting at 7 p.m. “We wanted to be able to present a show,” said club executive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Zone had 26 patients in hospital with COVID-19 as of Monday morning
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 24th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health Services says there were 26 patients with COVID-19 in hospitals across the south zone on Monday morning. Medicine Hat Regional Hospital had seven patients, with two in ICU. Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge had 15, with three in ICU. Oyen’s Big Country Hospital had one patient, and Brooks Health Centre had three. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Clear as mud with dirt on the way
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 21st, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant New studies prove what you might have suspected, but maybe weren’t sure about. The longer people have to think about something, and the more information they are given, the less they tend to know about a certain subject. Or at least, they’re less certain about what they know. It’s a study of how people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local physician pens letter to Premier Kenney urging halt to further restrictions
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 21st, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A local physician is urging the provincial government not to invoke any further COIVD-19 restrictions. Dr. Bao Dang, internal medicine and respirology, sent a letter to Premier Jason Kenney saying he is opposed to a lockdown. “I am aware that many of my colleagues lately have written to you and very publicly demanded re-instituting ... Read More »
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