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Brooks out, Halifax in as biodiesel company alters its plans
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 10th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant An effort to build trash-to-diesel refineries in southern Alberta has reached the East Coast. Cielo Waste Solutions, which plans to build a biodiesel plant in Medicine Hat, has added Halifax as a potential location but deleted Brooks, it announced Thursday as part of a joint announcement with investor group Renewable U. The enterprise essentially ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supervised consumption limbo hinders social study on Medicine Hat
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 10th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The conclusion of a University of Lethbridge study about social issues in Medicine Hat is on hold. The study that began last summer asked people questions such as what they liked about their neighbourhood, when last someone did drugs near their business, the last time a car was broken into, or if they felt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters line up looking to win big
By Medicine Hat News on January 8th, 2020
Last night, Lotto Max drew a record $70 million, with Hatters lining up at convenience stores to get in on the action. Patricia Roller says she doesn’t often buy lottery tickets, but did Tuesday for the big draw. “I don’t feel very lucky,” she said. Roller said if she won she’d “definitely buy a condo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Billboard proposal coming for local grain elevator
By Medicine Hat News on January 8th, 2020
A proposal to erect eight 20-foot-tall billboards on a former grain elevator near the Allowance Avenue overpass will go before the municipal planning commission today in Medicine Hat. The meeting will also see a final draft of an agreement between the city, Redcliff and Cypress County regarding mutual areas of development be presented at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas tree drop-off spots running to the end of January
By Medicine Hat News on January 7th, 2020
The 12 days of Christmas are officially over and if you have a natural tree that needs to be disposed of, there are several locations where you can do so. Until Jan. 31 you can take it to either the recycling depot at 240 Kipling St. SE, Shamrock recycling depot at 172 Altawana Dr. NE, ... Read More »
1 responseMall attack victim expected to survive
By JEREMY APPEL on January 7th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The victim of last week’s armed attack at Medicine Hat Mall is in stable condition, according to police. Insp. Brent Secondiak told the News the man – a 72-year-old whose identity hasn’t been revealed – is “expected to make a full recovery.” As of Friday, when police last inquired, he was still hospitalized. “There ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks and Recreation: Winter immersion 101
By Keziah Lesko-Gosselin on January 6th, 2020
Now that winter has officially settled in and the busy holiday season is over, it can be easy to retreat indoors and fall into a television coma. The Parks and Recreation Department is here to help you get some fresh air, keep active in the cold, and make the most of winter. From skating to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Jan. 6-12, 2020
By Medicine Hat News on January 6th, 2020
Jan. 6 – Colouring in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Jan. 6 – German Language Group, MH Public Library, 7-8 p.m. Jan. 7 – Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Jan. 7 -Travelogue: Morocco, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 8 – Roving Gyms, Downtown YMCA, 5:30-7 p.m. Jan. 8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mall assault suspect identified
By Medicine Hat News on January 4th, 2020
Police have identified the suspect arrested Thursday for allegedly committing assault with a weapon against a 72-year-old man at the Medicine Hat Mall. Paul Fabreau, 40, has been charged with aggravated assault, possessing a dangerous weapon and a breach of release documents. He’s been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in provincial court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HatSmart 2020 kicks in with $250K available
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 4th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat will continue to offer rebates to its utility customers that add solar panels or make homes more energy efficient despite a state of flux for similar programs from other levels of government. The 2020 HatSmart program, which offers $250,000 in rebates on solar panels, high-end air conditioners and building ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!KidSport MH and Redcliff partner with FLC Booster Juice for twoonie swims
By Medicine Hat News on January 4th, 2020
KidSport Medicine Hat and Redcliff is teaming up with the Family Leisure Centre Boost Juice to hold a number of Toonie Swims. The swims are running on the first Saturday of every month, running from 6-8 p.m. and costing $2 for kids and $4 for adults. The events are being held on a cash-only basis ... Read More »
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