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Several creative ways to celebrate Culture Days
By MO CRANKER on September 25th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker This weekend is the annual Culture Days and the Medicine Hat Public Library has found creative ways to get people celebrating. MHPL’s head of marketing services says there will be in-person and virtual events this weekend. “This Friday we’re doing our first virtual Pecha Kucha event,” said Gillian Reimer. “During Pecha Kucha it’s an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alleged robbery suspect turns out to be 15-year-old teen with pellet gun
By Medicine Hat News on September 24th, 2020
A 15-year-old male teenager has been arrested and charged after police say he pointed a pellet gun during a liquor store robbery on Monday night. Medicine Hat police stated early Tuesday that they were searching for a male suspect after a robber took cash and merchandise from a liquor store on South Railway Street in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Resident, family survey results released for seniors care facilities
By Medicine Hat News on September 24th, 2020
The Health Quality Council of Alberta released the results of its 2019 designated supportive living resident and family experience surveys in a pair of reports Wednesday. The reports – one of which surveyed 2,857 residents, while the other polled 4,589 family members – list the overall care rating submitted by residents at 7.8, while family ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seek liquor store robbery suspect
By Medicine Hat News on September 23rd, 2020
Police are looking for a man who robbed a liquor store on Monday night while brandishing a weapon. The culprit entered the store, located on South Railway Street, at about 7:50 p.m. and demanded cash from a clerk. He then fled with an undisclosed amount of money and some merchandise. Medicine Hat Police Service’s major ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Driver, passenger seriously injured in vehicle rollover on Sunday night
By Medicine Hat News on September 22nd, 2020
Two people were sent to hospital Sunday night after a single-vehicle collision in the city’s northwest. Medicine Hat police were called to the scene around the 2100 block of Brier Park NW at about 10:50 p.m. to attend the scene. Police say the car was travelling at high speeds, failed to navigate a turn and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swift Current will have a race for mayor this fall
By Medicine Hat News on September 22nd, 2020
There will be a race for mayor of Swift Current after two public declarations ahead of official nominations this week. Incumbent Dennis Perrault will seek a second term this fall, he told the Alberta Newspaper Group last week. As well, former city councillor and current Chinook School Board trustee Al Bridal announced he would also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFB Suffield warns of equipment move, air training exercises that will increase visible activity
By Medicine Hat News on September 22nd, 2020
Residents and motorists in southeast Alberta will notice increased activity at CFB Suffield, officials with the Department of National Defence are warning. This week, British Army Training Unit Suffield will begin moving heavy vehicles and equipment along Highway 884, across the Trans-Canada Highway to rail loading facilities near the Hamlet of Suffield. And until the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!3 more cases at Methanex
By Medicine Hat News on September 19th, 2020
Three more cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at the Methanex plant in Medicine Hat, the company announced late Thursday night. That corresponds to a general increase in active cases reported in updated figures that day from Alberta Health Services, and bring the total number of cases at the site to five. Company officials say ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Company aligned with Aurora replaces CEO, launches strategic review
By Medicine Hat News on September 19th, 2020
Medicine Hat News A CBD processing company partly owned and aligned with Aurora Cannabis has replaced its CEO and launched a strategic review of operations. Radient Technologies recently completed a processing facility in Edmonton to accept byproduct and material from Aurora’s Alberta greenhouses. On Friday, it announced it was formally evaluating operations and costs toward ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local business hopes diversity gets incentives
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 19th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Local business leaders are calling for substantial new tax incentive programs to lure major projects to the region and Alberta just as the provincial government is unveiling tenets of a reworked diversification strategy. At the same time, municipal economic developers say they are “keen” to see portions of the plan being rolled out by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: As fall looms, activity at city hall will increase
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 19th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Cue the spooky music – it’s the first day of autumn on Monday. And while how-I-spent-my-summer-vacation essays are still due, here’s a look at some of the overlooked and upcoming items at city hall. – Municipal Stimulus Projects, which have been debated openly by just about every city, town and county council in Alberta, ... Read More »
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