River flows lower than typical for season in Medicine Hat
The South Saskatchewan River at Medicine Hat runs far below its usual July level, with current flow at 55 cubic metres per second. City officials say potable water supply remains unaffected and no water-restriction is planned, noting infrastructure accommodates lower flows. Alberta Environment confirms the unusually low river levels compared with typical ranges.
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Grayson Mauch
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Alberta Environment
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Smoke from regional wildfires prompts Alberta health advisory
Alberta Health Services issued an air quality advisory for Medicine Hat as smoke from three wildfire sources in the Northwest Territories, northern Alberta and northern Saskatchewan blankets the area. Meteorologist Bill McMurtry of Environment Canada notes southward movement with possible brief relief, then renewed smoke. Visibility for flights remains adequate for IFR operations. staff say a strong west to southwest wind could clear the air, otherwise stagnation persists.
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Medicine Hat
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Saskatchewan
Bill McMurtry
Environment Canada
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Brent Gateman
Integra Air
Alberta Health
Hatters celebrate Canada Day in Kin Coulee Park
Hatters mark Canada’s 148th birthday at Kin Coulee Park amid smoke and rain. Medicine Hat and District Canada Day Society hosted the event with 100+ volunteers, two music stages, vendors, bounce castles, and the Beat the Heat skate contest drawing families despite hazy skies.
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Kin Coulee Park
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Schmidt
Charles Lefebvre
Christina Pinder
Michelle Pinder
Eva Biskup
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