South Railway Overpass Work Closes Street for One Week
South Railway Street will close near the Allowance Overpass for a week starting Wednesday as 35 metre girders are erected for the twinning project. A new water main will be installed with detours and flag persons guiding traffic. local business access will be generally maintained. A parallel overpass operation is planned for North Railway Street on August 20.
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South Railway Street
Allowance
City of Medicine
South Railway
North Railway Street
Photo radar planned for Medicine Hat Monday
Police will set up photo radar at several locations in Medicine Hat on Monday August 5 to deter speeding and capture images of violators for enforcement.
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Medicine
Cara Legare
Lee Martynuik
Kelsey Pocsik
Dana Pocsik
Elkwater Beach
Elkwater
Gershaw Family Dedicates Riverside Park Bench
In Medicine Hat, the Gershaw family unveiled a park bench in Riverside Park to honor Senator Frederick Gershaw and Harriet Gershaw. Relatives from across Canada attended a reunion, with remarks from Lorraine Harrison and Mayor Garth Vallely. The family announced a $500 annual scholarship and plans to keep the Gershaw name alive in the community.
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Fréderick Gershaw
Harriet
Riverside Park
Gershaw
Bob Harrison
Medicine Hat
Bow Island
Harrison
City of
Garth Vallely
Kathy Feltmate
New Brunswick
Gershaws
Feltmate
B.C
Jennifer Malo
Lorraine Harrison
Frederick Gershaw
Park Bench
Helmet Law Change Highlights Cycle Safety in Alberta
The May 1 amendment to the Highway Traffic Act requires riders under 18 to wear approved helmets with parent responsibility to enforce. Police focus on bicycle violations this month. Helmets cut facial injuries by 65 percent and brain injuries by 88 percent, though adults aren’t required to wear them.
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Alberta
STEP Focuses on Bicycle Safety This Month
The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program highlights bicycle safety this month. Officials emphasize rider visibility and adherence to traffic laws to reduce incidents.
Break and Enter at Bike and Run Shop in Medicine Hat
Crime Stoppers seeks help after a midnight June 20 break in at 1201 Kingsway Ave SE. Suspects smashed the front window and stole two BMX bikes, a black DK and a dark green Hoffman, valued over 2000 dollars. A reward of up to 2000 dollars is offered for information leading to an arrest. Call 527-TIPS or toll free 1 800 222 8477. No identity reveal required.
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Brier Park Drive
N.W
Castellani Crescent
Medicine Hat
Kingsway Avenue
S.E
Crimestoppers
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