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UCP bill would relax rules for donors of municipal votes
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 26th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A proposal to change how local elections are run and campaigns for city hall are funded would see donation limits for individuals donating to multiple candidates essentially disappear. Bill 29, presented Wednesday in the Legislature, also nixes the idea to have campaigns disclose donors prior to Election Day, removes the need for dedicated campaign ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Blood Services to resume mobile clinics in Medicine Hat, but by appointment only
By Medicine Hat News on June 26th, 2020
Canadian Blood Services will resume mobile donor events in Medicine Hat this summer. Donors in the area are requested to book appointments in order to meet physical distancing requirements. CBS has introduced enhanced wellness measures in donor centres including mandatory masks, wellness screening, physical distancing, increased cleaning and the elimination of walk-in appointments. “We are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hut 8 raises money for equipment upgrades
By Medicine Hat News on June 26th, 2020
Hut 8 has raised $8.3 million through a syndicate of investment houses to pay for equipment upgrades at its Alberta facilities this summer, the company announced Thursday. The public offering of warrant shares was described as the first prospectus offering by a cryptocurrency company in Canada and was led by Stifel Canada, and included Canaccord ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YMCA able to open up more spaces for summer day camps
By Medicine Hat News on June 25th, 2020
The YMCA is expanding the day camp spaces that are being offered this summer. In conjunction with the Medicine Hat Public School Division, additional day camp spaces for school-aged children have been acquired. There are now an additional seven weeks of day camps available with a total of 364 spots that can be registered for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manslaughter charges laid over Siksika death
By Medicine Hat News on June 25th, 2020
A charge of manslaughter has been laid following a suspicious death on Siksika Nation near Gleichen, the RCMP reports. The service’s Gleichen detachment announced Tuesday that charges against Rebecca Ann Yvette Raweater, 33, had been brought in relation to the June 22 suspicious death of Danny Junior Eagle Child, 55, both of the Siksika. Following ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galaxy Cinemas reopening at mall on July 3
By Medicine Hat News on June 25th, 2020
The reopen date for Galaxy Cinemas in Medicine Hat is now July 3, according a company release that outlines an initial six locations in Calgary and Edmonton that are scheduled to open this Friday. Earlier this month Cineplex said it was working to comply with health regulations and begin welcoming the public at Alberta theatres ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede still holding annual decorating contest
By MO CRANKER on June 25th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede’s promotion committee is celebrating the 132nd Stampede with community spirit. The Stampede is encouraging residents to decorate their homes with Western Spirit, and will pick a winner later in the year. “This is a variation of what we’ve had in the past,” said general manager Jim MacArthur. “We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta to begin anti-body testing but not for those who think they’ve had COVID-19 already
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 25th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The province announced on Tuesday it will begin COVID-19 anti-body testing but it is not an opportunity for those who believe they had COVID-19 and would like to know for sure. “At this time, we are not funding widespread serology testing for the public, as it does not have a clinical or public health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff woman seeking homes for gnomes in Humane Society fundraiser
By MO CRANKER on June 24th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Sue Bowers has taken her love for painting rocks and is using it to do good in her community. The Redcliff resident has teamed up with the Southern Alberta Humane Society for the Gnomes Need Homes fundraiser. Bowers is taking requests to paint rocks like gnomes, and people donate to the humane society based ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YMCA gets $40K to help with membership support program
By Medicine Hat News on June 24th, 2020
The YMCA in Medicine Hat will receive $40,000 from Community Foundation of Medicine Hat & Southeastern Alberta to subsidize membership fees as required. The emergency community support funds will specifically help members facing financial challenges as a result of COVID-19. The YMCA’s subsidized membership program has been in place for more than 50 years thanks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Structure damage on Montana canal could spell water conservation efforts in S. Alberta
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 24th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A structure on the St. Mary’s Canal in Montana failed in May and is being repaired, and it will require some focus on water usage in parts of southern Alberta. “With no canal in place, water licence holders in Alberta should be prepared for only natural flows on the Milk River throughout the summer ... Read More »
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