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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 »
Be the first to comment!Parents getting stuck with school supply bill
By Mo Cranker on June 23rd, 2020
The Medicine Hat Public School Division is trying to find ways to save money while faced with budget cuts. The division’s board met for its monthly meeting Tuesday and decided that students would be providing their own supplies for the upcoming school year. The decision comes after the provincial government cancelled a grant for more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City deploying herd of goats in surge on spurge
By Medicine Hat News on June 23rd, 2020
A herd of goats will graze Police Point Park later this month in an effort to control invasive weeds at the city’s natural reserve, it was announced Monday. Starting Friday, about 150 of the animals will be deployed in an effort to “browse” out leafy spurge, a noxious weed that is common in southern Alberta, ... Read More »
1 responseGoats will graze Police Point later this month
By medicinehatnews on June 22nd, 2020
A herd of goats will graze Police Point Park later this month in an effort to control invasive weeds at the city’s natural reserve, it was announced Monday.Starting Friday, about 150 of the animals will be deployed in an effort to “browse” out leafy spurge, a noxious weed that is common in southern Alberta, the ... Read More »
1 response$200M coming for road, bridge work
By Medicine Hat News on June 20th, 2020
The province put an additional $200 million toward a rural roads and bridges rehabilitation program and water system repair across the province on Friday while stating that more money for municipal construction could be announced as soon as next week. Premier Jason Kenney and Transportation Minister Ric McIver made the announcement saying the extra cash ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Walking the Flats’ exhibit takes viewers through artist’s life in the historic neighbourhood
By MO CRANKER on June 20th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker MO CRANKER mcranker@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: mocranker It’s been a long time coming, but the wait has been worth it for Theresa Eisenbarth. The local artist was able to unveil her first standalone gallery at the Esplanade on Monday and is excited to have it up and running. “I got approved for this last year, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Has Barnes ‘gone rogue,’ or just ‘blowing off steam’?
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 20th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A day in politics can seem like a week, and several weeks ago this column mused widely about what’s happening behind the scenes with Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes. At that point he was seemingly out of step with his party on a couple fronts and this week, the Fair Deal Panel member released ... Read More »
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