November 13th, 2024

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‘Ambitious’ 25-year environmental roadmap needs council OK

By BRENDAN MILLER on May 18th, 2024

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A final green plan that will provide all city corporate operations a roadmap that will guide energy reduction and water conservation strategies over the next 25 years will seek formal approval from council June 3 after it was adopted by energy, land and environment committee members Thursday. The Environmental Framework provides a sustainable plan ... Read More »

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Health Canada advises to be prepared for wildfire smoke risks

By ANNA SMITH on May 18th, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com As wildfire season takes hold across the province, Health Canada reminds residents that even if there are no fires in the area, smoke can travel thousands of kilometres and pose a health hazard. Wildfire smoke is a serious air pollutant, said Health Canada regional air quality specialist, Opel Vuzi. “The smoke is a mixture ... Read More »

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Council to consider final details on Clean Energy Improvement program

By BRENDAN MILLER on May 18th, 2024

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A program that will provide homeowners a financial tool to support energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades on their properties is anticipated to open in June. The Clean Energy Program will allow homeowners to apply for low-interest loans from the city with payments collected through adjusted property taxes. It provides full financing for the ... Read More »

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Medicine Hat Police Service hosting engagement events in coming weeks

By BRENDAN MILLER on May 18th, 2024

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Police Service has announced two ‘Coffee with Cop’ events and an open house and barbecue over a two-week period between May 23 and June 3. Later in June the city’s best will meet on the softball diamond for the annual Battle for the Badges police versus firefighters game. Residents are invited ... Read More »

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St. Pat’s annual Spring Tea set for May 25

By Medicine Hat News on May 18th, 2024

@MedicineHatNews St. Patrick’s Catholic Church will host its annual Spring Tea on May 25 in its parish hall in Riverside. The Catholic Women’s League is hosting the event from 1:30-3:30 p.m. that day and offering a pleasant afternoon with refreshments and door prizes. Cost to attend is $4 for adults... Read More »

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Division Avenue construction begins next week

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 18th, 2024

Road construction will begin on Division Avenue next week. The city announced Friday the construction stretching from the top of Cemetery Hill to the Third Street intersection will get underway at the start of the new week. Traffic management plans, including detours, will be implemented as construction activities commence, and the project completion is targeted ... Read More »

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Concerned citizens group encouraging residents to be aware of policy

By ANNA SMITH on May 17th, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com A new group of concerned citizens are making their introduction to the city with a call to action. The name of the group, AWARE Medicine Hat, is an acronym that stands for “Alberta Wins, Act, Respond, Educate,” said Shelley Ewing, one of the founding members of the group. “We are a group of concerned ... Read More »

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City Briefs: WestJet’s new fall schedule detailed at committee meeting Thursday

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 17th, 2024

news@medicinehatnews.com Members of the development and infrastructure committee on Thursday heard the city received an update on WestJet’s new schedule for the fall. Airport officials told the committee a vital change to scheduled arrival times will facilitate same-day service for two-way flights to Edmonton and Vancouver. WestJet is transitioning its low-cost routes for the fall ... Read More »

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Vehicle access to Kin Coulee temporarily closed until Sunday

By Medicine Hat News on May 17th, 2024

news@medicinehatnews.com The city has temporarily closed vehicle access to Kin Coulee Park until May 19 for the annual Conquer the Coulee obstacle race and run. Temporary barriers and posted signs are in place for the weekend event. The park will still remain open and accessible for bikes, or by foot. The city is asking residents ... Read More »

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Safety Buzz Campus celebrates 20 years

By ANNA SMITH on May 17th, 2024

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Safety Buzz Campus is thrilled to be celebrating 20 years of providing safety services to the region later this month. “It’s kind of surreal; in some ways, it feels like we have been doing this forever, and in other ways, it feels like we have just begun,” said Amy Zuk-Olsen, founder and owner of ... Read More »

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If these old seats could talk; Stampede grandstand’s last rodeo

By BRENDAN MILLER on May 17th, 2024

bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Since 1966 the 4,400-seat North Grandstand at the Stampede has welcomed audiences through decades of chuckwagon races and night shows, as well as dozens of RCMP rides, circuses and motocross events. Age, however, has taken its toll on the large wooden structure and the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede is working to replace the ... Read More »

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