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City seeking bids for dismantling solar thermal array near Gas City Campground
By Medicine Hat News on June 6th, 2020
The days are numbered for a renewable energy project in Medicine Hat. Bids are now being accepted for the decommissioning and removal of a “solar thermal” array near the City of Medicine Hat’s power plant. The $13-million facility was commissioned eight years ago as a research project in partnership with provincial and federal innovation agencies, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unemployment not as bad in southern Alberta but overall numbers are not promising
By Medicine Hat News on June 6th, 2020
The jobless rate in rural southern Alberta remained the lowest in Alberta as new unemployment figures show higher numbers, but also more job seekers as the economy begins to open. The unemployment rate in the Medicine Hat-Lethbridge economic region rose to 9.0 per cent in May, up from 6.8 per cent in April and well ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Call for masks leads to 13,000 sewn by volunteers
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on June 5th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken When Doris Sullivan received a call requesting masks for those in need, she picked up the phone and watched the community come together around her. What started as a small sewing operation quickly multiplied to include about 45 people volunteering time to help fabricate, launder, catalog and distribute more than 13,000 face masks to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connaught staff thanked in parade
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 5th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Parents and students sent a message of thanks to teachers for all they have accomplished during the COVID-19 lock down. A convoy of about 100 vehicles drove passed Connaught School on Thursday afternoon in what was called a Super Hero Parade. Some vehicles were colourfully decorated, others had messages written on posters that were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drilling beneath Maple Avenue Bridge required for sewer work
By Medicine Hat News on June 5th, 2020
The next stage of building a major sewer trunkline will see crews drilling a bore beneath the northern approach of the Maple Avenue bridge this month. Work will resume Monday toward completing the Brier Park gravity bypass line that will serve the northwest quadrant of the city but runs to the sewage treatment plant under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former cop’s memoir shows lighter side of policing
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on June 5th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Former Medicine Hat Police Service Sgt. Dave Peskor saw a lot through his four decades in law enforcement, but when he sat down to write his memoir, Prairie Five-0, he opted to focus on the moments that made him smile. It started as funny quips on napkins and the matchbook covers, but as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City paving way for ride sharing companies
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 4th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat will introduce updates to its taxi bylaw that would allow ride-sharing companies to set up here, but also allow traditional taxi companies to bring on extra cars at times, as well as add digital hailing and price setting in order to compete. Administrators presented outlines of the proposed “Vehicle ... Read More »
2 responsesMore Strachan Road work among summer projects
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 4th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant For the third time in four years, major construction work will proceed on Strachan Road this summer to correct lingering problems on the main route for south-end communities, council heard during a rundown of projects in the summer construction season. The upcoming stage, from Stratton Way to about Sprague Way, is the third phase ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat News introduces Ryan McCracken as sports editor
By Medicine Hat News on June 4th, 2020
Medicine Hat News No one is quite sure exactly when organized sports will return, but when it does the Medicine Hat News will be ready. Ryan McCracken has been a fixture in the local sports community since he started at the News in 2014, and the editorial board is extremely pleased to announce his recent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public warned to avoid South Saskatchewan River right now
By Medicine Hat News on June 4th, 2020
The Medicine Hat Fire Service is warning the public not to swim or boat in the South Saskatchewan due to high levels and an increased amount of dangerous debris on the water due to spring runoff. The advisory, issued on Wednesday morning, also states that residents should use caution on shorelines as faster moving water ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schuler School among those getting playground upgrades with new funding
By Medicine Hat News on June 3rd, 2020
A new playground and equipment at Schuler School is among 26 across Alberta that will receive grant money from Alberta Education that was announced on Tuesday. In total, $5 million will go toward playgrounds at schools that were rebuilt or upgraded on their original sites or were in a 2013 batch of new schools that ... Read More »
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