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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 »
Be the first to comment!Division Avenue water, sewer project will see temporary closure at Eighth Street SW
By Medicine Hat News on May 29th, 2020
Work to replace aging water and sewer infrastructure on Division Avenue S., continues and requires the closure of the intersection of Eighth Street SE and Division Avenue, effective June 1. This is necessary to ensure minimal interruption to water service on the SE Hill while work continues at the intersection of Fifth Street SE and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors week online challenge aims to get people more active
By Medicine Hat News on May 29th, 2020
In celebration of seniors week there is an online challenge. During Seniors Week, June 1-7, Alberta Health Services has a challenge designed to help seniors build physical strength and there are even some prizes to win. Physical strength can help to prevent falls, something that up to 30 per cent of seniors experience. Falling is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic board takes on ‘contingency’ deficit
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 29th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education was presented with a few challenges when drafting and approving its 2020-21 budget, but secretary treasurer Greg MacPherson is pleased with how it managed to navigate the circumstances. MacPherson says the budget – approved in a Wednesday board meeting – originally contained a surplus of $217,000, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!APARC channels Hat success for Airdrie expansion
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 29th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken After four years of giving back in Medicine Hat, Alberta Pound and Rescue Services is reaching its helping hands into Airdrie. The Hat-based animal rescue centre jumped on an opportunity to expand its work into central Alberta when the City of Airdrie put out a request for pound services. On April 1, APARC opened ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspect in custody after standoff in the Flats
By Medicine Hat News on May 29th, 2020
Medicine Hat Police Service seized several prohibited weapons after carrying out a criminal code search warrant at a residence on Ross Street SE on Thursday. Members of the MHPS ALERT organized crime section attempted to execute a warrant relating to the importation and possession of a prohibited weapon, according to an MHPS release. Upon attempting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With backyard fire season here, public reminded of the rules
By Medicine Hat News on May 29th, 2020
Medicine Hat Fire Services is reminding people of the regulations for backyard fire pits. A fire pit should not be located on or near your gas line and must be at least three metres away from any combustible structure, including buildings, fences and trees. All backyard fire pits, portable or not, require an approved Fire ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students, faculty making adjustments to virtual college life
By Medicine Hat News on May 29th, 2020
When the wave of pandemic hit Medicine Hat College two months ago, Veronica Yeoman was in the midst of an election campaign. Already a parent and business program student, she was running for president of the student’s association. Posters were up but the vote hadn’t happened. Her ability to transition online and win the election ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Storm sewer repair taking place downtown
By Medicine Hat News on May 29th, 2020
Storm sewer repairs are taking place on Sixth Avenue SE starting this week and will likely continue until the middle of next week, depending on the weather. The southbound lanes of Sixth Avenue SE, between Second and Third Streets SE downtown, will be closed for storm sewer repair. Pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health Quality Council of Alberta would like public feedback on pandemic response
By Medicine Hat News on May 29th, 2020
The Health Quality Council of Alberta would like feedback about the delivery of health care during the pandemic. COVID-19 has led to many changes over the past couple of months. It is important to check in with Albertans to see what is being done well, and where improvements can be made. The survey asks Albertans ... Read More »
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