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Arrest made after ‘serious incident’
By JEREMY APPEL on February 8th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged with nine offences in relation to a “crime spree” across the city Thursday, which included a “serious incident” near Southview School that resulted in a shelter-in-place, police say. According to a Medicine Hat Police Service news release, the crimes were committed over an 11-hour period before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Calls to Ottawa substitute ‘Teck Frontier’ for ‘Trans Mountain’
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 8th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant It was a full-court press on Friday for the approval of the Teck Frontier Mine. Local MLA Drew Barnes went as far as to say a rejection of the project by the federal Liberals might be enough to spark a referendum on separation. Alberta Environment Minister Jason Nixon called a press conference on Friday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks Solar expansion OK’d on condition of blocking people’s view
By Medicine Hat News on February 8th, 2020
A substantial expansion of the Brooks Solar facility has been approved on condition, among others, that the company shield the solar panel arrays from the view of neighbours with a line of trees. Residents near the proposal expansion argued at December hearings that the value and enjoyment of their properties would be hampered by a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NAV Canada correction
By Medicine Hat News on February 8th, 2020
An article that detailed a new lease for NAV Canada and the Medicine Hat Regional Airport, published on Feb. 5, included incorrect description of the company. NAV Canada is a private corporation which provided air traffic control services. It is not a Crown corporation as stated. Officials inform the News that the firm does not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anyone who travelled to Hubei province in China asked to self-isolate
By GILLIAN SLADE on February 7th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Albertans who have travelled to China’s Hubei province are being asked to self-isolate themselves for 14 days. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health, says Alberta is joining the rest of Canada in providing additional recommendations to the public out of an “abundance of caution” regarding coronavirus. “With guidance from the public Health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local fire service puts burn week focus on scaldings in the home
By Medicine Hat News on February 6th, 2020
About 84 per cent of burns due to scalding take place in the home, and Medicine Hat Fire Services wants you to be aware of necessary precautions. It is National Burn Awareness week. Burns can happen in a flash and according to the American Burn Association these injuries often involve children. “If you think liquid ... 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!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!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!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 »
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