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Average water levels predicted for region: Alberta Environment
By Medicine Hat News on February 5th, 2020
Alberta river forecasters are predicting average to well-above average water levels in Southern Alberta this spring due to the volume of the accumulated mountain snowpack, according to Alberta Environment. Measurements along the tributaries of the Oldman and Bow river basins state half of survey sites on the eastern slopes of the Rockies ranged from about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Affairs launches online survey on electoral reforms
By Medicine Hat News on February 5th, 2020
Potential recall of municipal councillors, mayors and school board trustees, as well as campaigning and financing in local elections are the subject of an online survey launched by Alberta Municipal Affairs Tuesday. Last month, Minister Kaycee Madu told reporters that his office would review a set of changes in 2017 relating to local elections and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sirens hosting wing-eating contest to raise money for Cypress firefighters’ stair climb
By Medicine Hat News on February 4th, 2020
Sirens Bar & Grill is hosting a “Wing-Off” next month to raise funds for the Cypress County Fire Department’s annual participation in a stair climb at Calgary’s Bow Tower. The wing-eating competition is happening March 7 at 3 p.m., with an entry fee of $40 for participants. There will be four pounds of wings served. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police Point Park Nature Centre hosting a winter walk on Wednesday at 3 p.m.
By Medicine Hat News on February 4th, 2020
The Nature Centre is hosting a Winter Walk Day on Wednesday at Police Point Park. People are asked to meet at the centre at 3 p.m. for a guided tour of the park by Grassland Naturalists. The celebration will continue until 5:30 p.m. – if someone can’t make it right for 3 p.m., a route ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Feb. 3-9, 2020
By Medicine Hat News on February 3rd, 2020
Feb. 3 – Colouring in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 3 – German Language Group, MH Public Library, 7-8 p.m. Feb. 4 – Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 4 – Author reading: Barry Bernhardt, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 5 – Limiting Screen Time, MH Public ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks and Recreation: Tales from the park-keeper
By Keziah Lesko-Gosselin on February 3rd, 2020
By nature, humans are social creatures. Our shared feelings, experiences, and ancestries create a sense of familiarity between us. While the origins of our harmonies may differ, what often brings us together is storytelling: an art that can turn a group of individuals into a community. Frequently, inspiration for intimate and effective storytelling can be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Everyone is welcome’: Public library opens community play area
By Mo Cranker on February 1st, 2020
It was a big day Saturday for the Medicine Hat Public Library.The organization announced last June that it would be opening a free community play area early in 2020 and it kept true to its promise.“We’re beyond excited,” said chief librarian Ken Feser. “It looks good and we’ve got a good turnout today for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: So, is he sticking around, or what?
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 1st, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant One slip of the tongue is understandable, but two starts rumours. So, is Ted Clugston considering a third term as mayor, or not? Less than two years out from decision day, the question hung out there at Tuesday’s State of the City address. Perhaps putting ears on guard, emcee Ken Sauer introduced Clugston as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown parking permits for 2020 are ready for pickup
By Medicine Hat News on February 1st, 2020
People who live in the downtown core are advised that parking permits for 2020 are now available to pick up. Current residential parking permits expire on Feb. 29. To apply for a new permit, please visit municipal works, 188 Kipling Street, Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Residents are required to provide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Covenant Health secretary fined $3K for accessing personal records
By Medicine Hat News on January 31st, 2020
Someone who used to work for Covenant Health pleaded guilty last week to knowingly accessing health information in contravention of the Health Information Act. Amanda Vandenberg admitted to illegally accessing the health records of 16 individuals on 465 occasions. This took place at the Misericordia Community Hospital in Edmonton, where she was employed as a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Wheat Commission has a new chair following Gary Stanford retirement
By Medicine Hat News on January 31st, 2020
The Alberta Wheat Commission has a new chair as longtime leader Gary Stanford retired following the annual general meeting on Wednesday in Edmonton. Former regional director Todd Hames takes over as chair of the producer group that was founded in 2012 with Magrath-area farmer Stanford as a founding member of the board. “I’ve really enjoyed ... Read More »
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