Medicine Hat utility bills to rise over next two years
City plans presented Monday outline two year budgets for water sewer power gas and trash collection with final approval anticipated December 19. Average home monthly bill would rise to 181.46 a increase driven by life cycle replacements and higher power distribution fees while a future reduction in electrical generation profits is forecasted.
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Sudden deep freeze grips region two weeks before winter
Dead of winter cold snaps hit early as temperatures plunge from 0 C to minus 15 C within a day. Environment Canada climatologist Dave Phillips notes an abrupt shift and warns drivers to slow, clear all windows, and allow extra travel time amid a forecast of -18 to -22 C highs later in the week.
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Downtown Christmas tree lights fail at Midnight Madness
The CCDA faces a malfunctioning lights display on the Medicine Hat downtown tree unveiled at Midnight Madness. A short in a lighting line left most bulbs dark, prompting the tree to stay off while a fix is planned with no fixed completion date. Keith Friesen says the event overall was a success despite the setback.
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Arena closure debated in city cost-cutting plan
A public poll asks residents if The Arena should close as part of budget cuts. A separate poll shows 53 percent consider Medicine Hat a safe driving city.
Something for Everyone Market Photo Featuring Brynn
Brynn smiles Saturday at the Something for Everyone Market as a news photo captures a moment of community activity. Police will have photo radar set up at various locations in the city to monitor traffic. Waste removal notes and today’s garbage pickup are planned in Jackpot. Monday’s Pick 3 Zone 5 results referenced.
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