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Spitz plant is on the market
By None on August 3rd, 2018
Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers It has been a week since the Spitz plant near Bow Island was listed on the real estate market for a price tag of $2 million, and there has been strong interest in the business community. Employees at the plant worked their last day on July 12 after PepsiCo announced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Summer temperatures peaking power usage
By Gillian Slade on August 2nd, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade As the summer heat increases during the day, so has power consumption. On Monday morning the peak customer load was about 130 megawatts ,and by the afternoon had increased to 194.5, says Travis Tuchscherer, the city’s manager of asset optimization. “Our peak is usually around suppertime, around 5 o’clock,” said Tuchscherer. That’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Expenses high for Alberta’s diabetics
By Gillian Slade on August 2nd, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Albertans with Type 1 Diabetes incur expenses on an ongoing basis to test their blood levels many times a day and inject insulin to manage the disease. Without a private medical insurance plan the costs are significant on an ongoing basis. Insulin can control the disease but does not cure it. Testing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!July impaired charges spike with added focus
By Jeremy Appel on August 2nd, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Medicine Hat Police Service arrested a total of 31 impaired drivers in July, two who were involved in minor collisions. The July figure is 26 per cent of the total for all of 2017. MHPS Sgt. Clarke White says this sharp increase is linked to enhanced enforcement efforts, although he acknowledges it’s difficult ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail granted for man whose Stampede drunk-driving fiasco was followed by court breaches
By Jeremy Appel on August 2nd, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A man accused of driving his car into a house while impaired during last year’s Stampede was granted $2,500 cash bail for three sets of breaches under the condition he receive treatment for alcoholism. Trent Holden Collier appeared Wednesday in Medicine Hat Provincial Court via closed-circuit TV from the Medicine Hat Remand Centre. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McCoy, Ross Glen tennis courts getting makeover
By Gillian Slade on August 2nd, 2018
Medicine Hat News The tennis courts at McCoy High School and Ross Glen School are being enhanced by a contractor working for the city. “New sport coat surfacing, lines and racket sport infrastructure will be installed,” according to a city press release. “Intermittent construction will be seen over the next five weeks while these enhanced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bow Island Health Centre locking doors in the evening for security reasons
By Gillian Slade on August 2nd, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The doors into the Bow Island Health Centre are now locked after 5 p.m., and the reason for this is security, says Alberta Health Services. Recently signs have gone up at the hospital entrance with a request to call for someone in order to gain access. AHS says this move is about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bullshead Reservoir has blue-green algae
By Gillian Slade on August 2nd, 2018
Medicine Hat News Bullshead Reservoir in Cypress County is experiencing blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom. Residents near this lake, and visitors to this lake, are advised to take the following precautions, says Alberta Health Services. Avoid all contact with the blue-green algae. If you do inadvertently make contact, wash with tap water as soon as possible. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adjournment granted for man facing several charges in both Medicine Hat and Lethbridge
By Jeremy Appel on August 1st, 2018
Medicine Hat News A man who allegedly published indecent photos of a woman without her consent, and who faces six other criminal charges in Medicine Hat, is also facing charges in Lethbridge. Justin Kleinsasser appeared in provincial court Tuesday facing charges of assault and publication of indecent material stemming from one incident, public mischief and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strachan Road project begins next week, will reduce lanes, force detour and last the month
By Gillian Slade on August 1st, 2018
Medicine Hat News Road construction crews will be busy next week on Strachan Road. The work will take place on Strachan between Southridge Drive and Stratton Way, and is likely to continue until the end of August. The city says the work is necessary because of damage to the road as a result of severe ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Political leaders discuss health care $
By Gillian Slade on August 1st, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Alberta’s health care budget per capita is more than most provinces, and political leaders are speaking up about the need to address it Costs are higher in part because of the care provided and also because costs are often higher in Alberta, said Premier Rachel Notley. “We need to bring some of ... Read More »
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