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Rains lowering fire risk but a lot more moisture needed for agricultural needs
By Medicine Hat News on June 16th, 2019
Rains have helped reduce fire risk in western Saskatchewan, but agricutlrual analysist say more is needed and soon. The Saskatcehwan Ag Ministry’s crop report to June 10 states that in the southwest quadrant concerns remain that “if rain is not received soon, current soil moisture levels will not be enough to support a crop.” About ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Artistic talents on display at Alexandra Middle School
By JEREMY APPEL on June 14th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel It’s been an art-filled past couple days at Alexandra Middle School. Students have had their art displayed in the library for parents, staff and other students to come and see on Wednesday and Thursday. The display included various paintings, sculptures and other artwork, including a life-size baby giraffe made from papier mache and more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scholten Hill grassfire extinguished quickly by local crews
By JEREMY APPEL on June 13th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A small grassfire on the top of Scholten Hill was quickly put out Wednesday, leading the fire department to send two of the four trucks it deployed back to the station. “We sent over two engine trucks and a couple of brushfire fighting trucks to attend,” said acting platoon chief Brett Bachewich. Police advised ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City putting focus on social isolation for Elder Abuse Awareness Day
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 12th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The consequences of social isolation for seniors is the theme for this year’s Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Saturday, says the city. “This year, we have joined with groups and networks throughout the country to promote World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15. This year’s theme was chosen in hopes that we can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medalta hosting a night of good times with Booze, Burgers and Bands
By MO CRANKER on June 11th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Live music, beer and food – is there a better combo? Hatters have a chance to watch a handful of bands fight it out in a battle of the bands-style event Friday at Medalta during the first ever Booze, Burgers and Bands event. “The event is being held by the Society of the Friends ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar June 10-16, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on June 10th, 2019
June 10 – Sunrise Coffee Time, MH Public Library, 10 a.m. June 10 – Tween Detective Night, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m., ages 10-12 June 10 – Deutsche Konversation Gruppe, MH Public Library, 7-8 p.m. June 11 – Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. June 11 – Mavericks vs. Fort McMurray Giants, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS hosts annual open house
By MO CRANKER on June 10th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The Medicine Hat Police Service opened up its doors and welcomed Hatters to its headquarters for a tour Saturday as part of the organization’s annual open house. “During our open house we try to demonstrate a lot of our services to the community,” said police chief Andy McGrogan. “We just want people to come ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goodyear’s local union workers have new deal into 2022
By Medicine Hat News on June 9th, 2019
Unionized workers at Goodyear have a new contract through mid-2022, according to the latest edition of an Alberta Labour ministry bulletin. About 185 workers at the plant in Medicine Hat, represented by the United Steelworkers Local 628, had ratified the contract which takes effect retroactively to June 2018. It continues through July 2022 and provides ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Construction set to begin on Rotary Centennial Trail along S. Boundary Road
By Alberta Newspaper Group on June 9th, 2019
The newly founded Rotary Centennial Trail that will connect Desert Blume into Medicine Hat along S. Boundary Road is expected to start construction in mid-June after five years of planning. The paved trail project is a partnership between the Rotary Club of Medicine Hat, Cypress County and the City of Medicine Hat, which will take ... Read More »
1 responseGun store owner claims sales are through the roof over proposed legislation
By MO CRANKER on June 9th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Gun enthusiasts locally and across Canada aren’t taking any chances with Bill C-71. The bill was tabled in Canadian parliament last year and includes amendments to the Firearms Act. With the bill still up in the air, Dunmore’s Canadian Gun Hub owner Rocky Rutledge says sporting rifles are flying out of his store. “The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Housing society releases its annual progress report
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 9th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade At the Esplanade on Friday, Medicine Hat Community Housing Society celebrated progress on its plan to end homelessness and revealed initiatives to address specific needs. “It’s a progression of the work that we do. We are always in a constant state of evaluation of what we can do to improve,” said Jaime Rogers, manager ... Read More »
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