Business pushback delays Mustard Seed shelter on N Railway
A protest by Krista Nieman and other local business owners challenged a permit for a Mustard Seed transitional shelter at 425 N Railway St. The podium heard arguments over impact on the block while Mustard Seed argues the site supports renewal and temporary housing. A written decision is due in seven to 15 business days.
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Giant chess set opens for summer in Medicine Hat
The giant chess set between the library and courthouse, first opened in 2005, was celebrated at a 2023 grand opening. Dr. Bill Taylor credited the CORE Association and the Chess Club for support, while CORE and staff prep the setup Tuesday to Saturday, including cleaning, watering, and moving pieces to storage each afternoon.
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Unprecedented wildfire season prompts warnings across Canada
Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair says conditions this early in the season are unprecedented and dangerous. Land burned this year exceeds ten times the June 1 average, with five million football fields of area. Alberta battles out of control as military and interprovincial force mobilize. Federal report notes extreme demand for firefighting personnel while national resources are limited, prompting reliance on international crews from the United States and other partners.
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