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Booming Bitcoin opens up expansion opportunities for Hut 8
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 26th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Cryptocurrency miner Hut 8 has secured upward of C$90 million in financing this month for potential expansion as the price of Bitcoin rides high to start 2021. The firm that has its main data-processing centre in Medicine Hat brought in C$77.5 million in a stock offering in mid January that it will use for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flu shot popularity continues to rise even as Alberta remains at zero cases
By Medicine Hat News on January 26th, 2021
Albertans continue to get the influenza vaccine for a total of 1,518,893 people, according to the latest report from Alberta Health Services. The number of people getting the flu vaccine has increased every year. Towards the end of January 2016 it was 1,052,762 across Alberta and in 2019 there were 1,228,110 and last year 1,317,503. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Marketing Grant returns to southern Alberta
By Southern Alberta Newspapers on January 26th, 2021
It has been one full year since the first case of the novel coronavirus was reported by Health Canada. In this time, we have seen restrictions come into place, lifted and mandated back. In among the rising and falling COVID-19 cases, our communities and economy have been tested, and in the end we have witnessed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What a difference a year (and real-life data) can make
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 23rd, 2021
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade One year ago Canada had its first two positive COVID-19 cases, in Ontario, and the top public health official considered the risk of contracting the virus nationwide to be low. “Canadians should not be concerned that they can pick up the virus from an infected individual by any casual contact, such as walking through ... Read More »
1 responseDangerous suspects arrested after stolen car flees from collision scene
By Medicine Hat News on January 23rd, 2021
Medicine Hat Police have two men in custody after a multi-vehicle collision that took place in the city’s southeast on Thursday. The collision happened at 11th Street and 4th Avenue SE, but the primary vehicle fled the scene before police could arrive. Police investigators were informed that the vehicle was stolen during a robbery with ... Read More »
1 responseTongue on the Post gets OK for online festival
By MO CRANKER on January 23rd, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Folk music fans in the city are able to breath a collective sigh of relief. Tongue on the Post music festival organizer Rob Pape was able to get approval for a livestreamed version that will begin Monday. The festival was stuck in limbo earlier this week due to health restrictions around gatherings indoors. Specifically, ... Read More »
1 responseVeiner Centre operations likely going to private company Kerby Assembly
By Medicine Hat News on January 23rd, 2021
The city will make a recommendation to the public services committee Monday for an organization to run the Veiner Centre. Aaron Nelson, manager community connections and support community development, says this is in response to a request for proposals. “City staff will recommend the Kerby Assembly be awarded the contract to operate the Veiner and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scholarships available through Leaders in Equality Award of Distinction program
By Medicine Hat News on January 22nd, 2021
Scholarship funding is available for students studying in fields where gender is traditionally under-represented. The Leaders in Equality Award of Distinction (LEAD) Program is now accepting applications. Total funding for the program is $225,000. Up to 90 student applicants in two categories will each receive $2,500. One scholarship program is open to women younger than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!News looking to thank frontline workers in new monthly feature
By Medicine Hat News on January 22nd, 2021
The Medicine Hat News is making a point of thanking essential service providers in the community, and you can nominate someone. Their contribution will be acknowledged in a monthly feature in the News. If you would like to nominate an individual please contact: classads@medicinehatnews.com... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police Point unveils newest Story Walk
By Medicine Hat News on January 22nd, 2021
Police Point Park is ready to unveil a new Story Walk. The latest walk will feature “Over and Under the Snow” by Kate Messner and will be available to take part in on Saturday. Upon completing the walk, participants can knock on the Nature Centre door to claim a prize coupon for the Medicine Hat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Construction rebound eased painful year
By Medicine Hat News on January 22nd, 2021
A relative bounce in residential construction, renovations and several new commercial projects kept Medicine Hat’s construction sector active in 2020, but the lack of new major projects left building permit figures lower for the year. New statistics from the city’s planning department peg the estimated value of proposed construction during the year at $48.8 million. ... Read More »
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