Flooding from sprinkler bursts floods Towne Theatre area
A burst roof top sprinkler at the Towne Theatre on Fourth Street triggered a flood that reached six units and collapsed ceilings in two top floor theatres. MLA Bob Wanner and local business owner Laurence Gerritsen assessed damages as the property, once slated for redevelopment, remains for sale. Insurance crews assess loss and restoration plans begin.
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Old Towne Theatre
Fourth Street
Adrian Raaymakers
Medicine Hat
Raaymakers
Bob Wanner
Wanner
Laurence Gerritsen
B.C
Gerritsen
Three Cool Guys Properties
Mike Waskalik
Towne Theatre
Municipal Planning Commission
CCDA budget tabled as Monarch Theatre funds debated
City council delays CCDA budget into January seeking clarity on Monarch Theatre finances. A $121,000 tax rate plan and a $100,000 city grant were on the table with half the grant due Jan 1. Monarch revenues and theatre costs are under review as CCDA hires a new operations manager. The dressing room project at the Canada Centre fronts $274,000 above prior bids, with the total $1.5 million to be funded by reserves and repaid over 30 years. The project may finish by April 24 under Ellis Don.
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City Centre Development Agency
Monarch Theatre
Bill Cocks
CCDA
Les Schwabe
Schwabe
Tigers
Canada Centre
Ellis Don Construction
Trio sought after condo storage break ins in Terrace area
Police investigate a string of break ins at three multi dwelling terraces in North East Crescent Heights. About 70 storage units and underground parking were entered with valuables stolen. Surveillance shows three unidentified suspects. Officers canvass tenants and urge caution and secure access codes and vehicles.
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Terrace
North East Crescent Heights
River Road work delays traffic and closes trail access
Deadfall tree removal on River Road will run Wednesday and Thursday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. traffic reduced to one lane and the Devonian Trail between River Road and the South Saskatchewan River from First Street to Fourth Avenue SE is closed to pedestrians. Ice build up on the Saamis Archeological Trail has led to a temporary closure of the off leash dog park access with detours to Saamis Tepee parking lot and Southwest Drive.
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River Road
South Saskatchewan River
First Street
Fourth Avenue SE
Saamis Archeological
Kin Coulee Park
Saamis Tepee
Southwest Drive
McMan Super Dads event photo with Jackson smiles
A news photo caption notes Jackson smiling during the McMan Super Dads program on a Saturday. The page lists upcoming school and area names and a municipal note about garbage pickup in Zone 5. A reader poll asks if pepper spray should be legal to carry.
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MO Cranker Jackson
McMan
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MSU
Emma Bennett
Robin Anton
Blake Pedersen
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Jackson
MacDonald
Connaught School
Medicine Hat High School
Ecole Les Cypres
Elm Street
Parkview Drive
Medicinehatnews.com
Johns
Cere Buts
1St Street
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