Local News
Frozen pipe issues continue
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 16th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Trump Automotive & Accessory Ltd., near Swirls, has had frozen water pipes since Monday, said Steve Brosnikoff, one of the owners. Employees have been hauling water for washrooms and hand washing so they can keep their doors open for business, said Brosnikoff, who believes the pipes are old cast iron. He says a nearby ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City offering bill relief for those forced to run taps continuously
By Medicine Hat News on March 16th, 2019
The city is offering relief for residents who have had to keep their water running to avoid frozen pipes. Customers who have been running taps for at least two weeks can opt-in for a discount, the city announced Friday. The discount will apply to those who had a tap running between January 23 and March ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paddling Club hosting annual film festival Tuesday
By MO CRANKER on March 16th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The Medicine Hat Paddling Club is holding its annual Paddling Film Festival on Tuesday at the Medicine Hat Public Library’s theatre. “This is our fourth annual Paddling Film Festival World Tour,” said club president Rick Redmond. “This is being hosted at the Medicine Hat Public Library and tickets are on sale across the city. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial in December for man accused in 2016 NYE shooting murder
By Medicine Hat News on March 16th, 2019
Leonard Beaulieu – one of two men accused of murder in relation to the 2016 News Year’s Eve homicide of 21-year-old Jordan Pede – is scheduled to go on trial starting Dec. 9. Beaulieu was charged with second-degree murder, along with Luke Boxell, after Pede was found with gunshot wounds at Strathcona Island Park. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City offering water discounts for people running taps
By medicinehatnews on March 15th, 2019
The city is offering relief for residents who have had to keep their water running to avoid frozen pipes. Customers who have been running taps for at least two weeks can opt-in for a discount, the city announced Friday. The discount will apply to those who had a tap running between Jan. 23 and March ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kiwanis Club hopes to see record turnout at Grapes and Gourmet Gala
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 15th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The Kiwanis Club of Medicine Hat is looking to take the grand total of its Grapes and Gourmet Gala fundraiser over the $400,000 mark at next week’s annual event. The cumulative funds raised over 17 years of hosting the evening currently sits at $385,000 distributed to a variety of charities that are selected on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair of schools put in hold and secure by police, no explanation by press time
By Medicine Hat News on March 14th, 2019
Herald and Alexandra schools placed their buildings in a hold and secure Wednesday afternoon upon request from the Medicine Hat Police Service. During a hold and secure nobody is allowed to enter or exit the building, but all activity within the building continues as normal. The hold and secure was called around noon at Herald ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CAA urges safety precautions for all as bike season nears
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 14th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The Canadian Automobile Association says about 200,000 Canadians ride a bicycle to work, and 44 per cent of people say they would cycle more if they felt safer on the roads. About 7,500 cyclists are seriously injured every year. The majority of bicycle accidents happen at intersections, says CAA’s website. One out of every ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Early morning house fire started in vehicle parked beside
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 14th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Medicine Hat Fire Service says an investigation into the cause of an early morning house fire on March 4 has revealed it started in a vehicle. “The fire started in the area of the vehicle, which was located in an attached carport,” said Carter Gramlich, fire investigator, Medicine Hat Fire Service. The vehicle has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library hosting minimalism event
By Medicine Hat News on March 14th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Public Library is hosting a presentation on minimalism. The March 25 event will explain the purpose of decluttering in achieving a life of meaning and assessing your personal goals to determine how life could be improved by having less stuff. The presentation will take place in the library’s Royal Canadian Legion Room ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Social School program will teach participants proper marketing skills for their business
By Medicine Hat News on March 14th, 2019
Community Futures Entre-Corp, The Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce and Medicine Hat College are co-hosting Medicine Hat’s Social School on March 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Desert Blume Country Club. Sponsored by Apex Alberta, the event is a one-day social media and digital marketing conference, where participants will learn social ... Read More »
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