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City resurfacing two streches of road; one downtown, one in the northwest
By Medicine Hat News on August 15th, 2019
Starting today, the city will be resurfacing a couple roads: Fourth Street SE, from McLeod Trail to Fifth Avenue, and Hargrave Way, from Seventh Street NW to Herald Drive. This will require the removal of the top 50 mm of asphalt and then placing the new asphalt on top, which could take more than a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Overdose Awareness Day events aim to end addiction stigma
By Medicine Hat News on August 15th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Drug Coalition is hosting its second annual Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 29 at the city’s iconic giant chess set. The event will include a free BBQ, live music, an open mic for attendees to share their stories of their or loved ones’ struggles with addiction, a talk from an Indigenous Elder, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous history tour available Sunday, hosted by Miywasin Centre
By Medicine Hat News on August 15th, 2019
The Miywasin Friendship Centre is hosting a tour Sunday afternoon focusing on Medicine Hat’s Indigenous history. The first stop of the journey is the Saamis Tepee, where participants will meet their Indigenous guide who will explain the meaning behind the hand-painted illustrated story boards and their significance to First Nation heritage. The Seven Persons Coulee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arrest made after reports of man hanging from moving vehicle turns out to be domestic dispute
By JEREMY APPEL on August 14th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Police responded Monday evening to a man hanging on to the outside of a vehicle while it was being driven by his female partner, with whom he had been in a domestic dispute earlier. Around 6 p.m., cops received multiple 911 complaints about the man hanging from a grey GMC Acadia, which was being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Burger-eating competition will raise money for HALO
By Medicine Hat News on August 14th, 2019
Sirens Bar and Grill is hosting a burger-eating competition to raise money for HALO on Aug. 24. The first person to finish a two-pound hamburger and roughly a pound of fries in the allotted hour wins a $75 Sirens gift certificate. “The four-patty monster is not for the faint of heart,”cautions the event description on ... Read More »
1 responseMajor drug bust in Lethbridge results in seizure of 290g of carfentanil powder
By Alberta Newspaper Group on August 14th, 2019
An estimated $118,000 worth of fentanyl pills and powder are off the streets of southern Alberta following an investigation and seizure by Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams. ALERT’s Lethbridge organized crime and gang team concluded the three-month investigation late last week by conducting a vehicle stop with assistance from Lethbridge Police Service, as well as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Food bank looking to build $8.5M, 35,000-square-foot new facility
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 14th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The Medicine Hat & District Food Bank has plans for a new facility with a location still to be determined. The new 35,000 square-foot facility would be all encompassing, with many initiatives under one roof, and would be known as the Community Food and Wellness Centre, says executive director Celina Symmonds. The new facility ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aquatic centre at Family Leisure Centre closing for a couple weeks for scheduled maintenance
By Medicine Hat News on August 13th, 2019
The Kinsmen Aquatic Park at the Family Leisure Centre will be closed for annual maintenance starting Aug. 16, except for the 50-metre pool, which will close a day earlier. Work is expected to be complete by the beginning of September, with the facility scheduled to reopen for swimming at noon on Sept. 2. The city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arrest made after vehicle clocked at 226 km/h on Trans-Canada Highway near Brooks
By Medicine Hat News on August 13th, 2019
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after clocking in a speed of 226 km/h on the Trans-Canada Highway near Brooks. The vehicle was caught around 9:45 p.m. Saturday after a patrolling officer of the Brooks RCMP saw the westbound vehicle travelling at an abnormally high speed. “The vehicle had recently passed several other vehicles at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fall completion still plan for First St.
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 13th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The city says it still aims to have construction on First Street SW complete this fall. As work has progressed, reopening the intersection at Division Avenue and First Street took a little longer than expected. Crews are now working in the next block heading west. “The water and sewer installation is largely complete. They ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Aug. 12-18, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on August 12th, 2019
Aug. 13 – Play Guides, Parent Link Centre, 10 a.m. Aug. 14 – Market in the Park, Stampede grounds, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 15 – Play Guides, Central Park, 10 a.m. Aug 16-18 Geocaching/CITO Event, Police Point Park, natureline.info for more details Aug. 16-17 – Cars and Guitars, Canalta Centre, carsandguitarsfestival.com for more details Aug. 16 ... Read More »
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