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Late start not hurting Farmers Market enthusiasm
By MO CRANKER on July 2nd, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Despite having to push back the opening day due to COVID-19, Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Farmers Markets have been well attended so far. The markets have been running for a few weeks and are featuring everyone’s favourite local vendors. “In our estimation, they’re going well,” said general manager Jim MacArthur. “We’ve been hearing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public invited to offer feedback on proposed solar play in Cypress County
By Medicine Hat News on July 2nd, 2020
Public input is being sought into a proposal to build a solar power array northeast of Medicine Hat in Cypress County. The Alberta Utilities Commission will accept written submissions until July 22 regarding the “Chappice Lake Solar” facility – a proposed photovoltaic solar panel array that would comprise one quarter-section east of Bowmanton, Alta., and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Frontline health care workers reporting issues receiving care for themselves
By GILLIAN SLADE on July 2nd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A local paramedic says frontline health care workers run the risk of missing out on needed care for themselves. Tony Stretch, a paramedic, says when he arrived for an appointment with an ophthalmologist recently he was required to complete a routine questionnaire. One question asked if he’d had close contact to someone with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat and District Canada Day Society disbands citing issues with the city
By Medicine Hat News on July 2nd, 2020
The Medicine Hat and District Canada Day Society announced it is disbanding on Tuesday. The organization sent a letter out to media outlets explaining how it came to the decision to disband. The letter also made note that the city would now be in charge of Canada Day celebrations. “Given this development and the seeming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff Public Library to reopen Thursday, with restrictions
By Medicine Hat News on June 30th, 2020
Safety guidelines have been implemented and the Redcliff Public Library is reopening to the public on Thursday. Library staff are feeling excited, but are also taking a cautionary approach for when the doors open. “It will be nice to have people back in here,” said library manager Tracy Weinrauch. “But I’d be lying if I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crews clean up city after record rainfall Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on June 30th, 2020
Intense hail and rain on Saturday evening caused “pockets of localized flooding” in north Medicine Hat as chopped-up leaves and twigs clogged storm drains, the city’s municipal works department reported Monday as cleanup continued. The intense downpour and burst of pea-sized hail lashed trees and set a record for the date, officially bringing down 13 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southeast region looks to cash in on economic reboot
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 30th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant It remains to be seen, but a substantial injection of capital spending and new sector-specific roadmaps for diversifying the Alberta economy, could hold promise for southeastern Alberta. Premier Jason Kenney and Finance Minister Travis Toews outlined $10 billion in capital spending and a guideline for economic diversification in the province billed as a response ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rock painting at Police Point Park on Canada Day
By Medicine Hat News on June 30th, 2020
You can celebrate Canada Day with a little rock painting in Police Point Park. It is a family-friendly activity open to people of all ages and abilities. It is a great way to spend time out of doors and learn about our ecosystem. The event takes place at Police Point Park from 10 a.m. to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors to receive automatic money from federal government
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 30th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Within days Canadian seniors will receive a special federal government payment to assist with additional expenses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. About a month ago Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged the additional financial burden on seniors, particularly during the quarantine period. The financial burden may be the result of paying for home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City portfolio weathering a rough year
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 27th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant During the worst of the stock market crash in March, the City of Medicine Hat’s equities investment fund had lost $20 million, but proceeded to gain back about half those losses over the next six weeks, city councillors heard Thursday. The city’s most recent financial statements give an overview of the rollercoaster ride that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bottle drive today to support North Flats Neighbourhood Association
By Medicine Hat News on June 27th, 2020
Medicine Hat News The North Flats Neighbourhood Association is hoping a bottle drive on Saturday will help it keep its doors open for next school year. The group, which has offered free after-school and summer programming for kids in the Flats since 1996, recently had its funding cut by the Alberta government, and was subsequently ... Read More »
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