Stampede's 1960s grandstand to be replaced next year
Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede advances replacement plans for the 4,400 seat North Grandstand built in 1966. Crews install seven steel pillars this year to reinforce the roof and foundation, aiming for safety approval and a two year compliance period while fundraising continues.
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Rainstorm Dims Sky. Rainbow Emerges Over Medicine Hat
A vivid rainbow arches across a post rainstorm sky in Medicine Hat as Environment Canada forecasts more showers and a risk of thunderstorms today. Weather details continue on Page A2.
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Rain eases Fort McMurray fire as thousands flee
Western Canada endures heavy wildfire strain as Fort McMurray sees rain and cooler temps. Alberta Wildfire reports the out-of-control blaze holding at about 200 square kilometres, 6,600 residents displaced from four neighbourhoods, while the city awaits possible returns after the long weekend. Evacuation alerts remain for most residents as officials, including Jody Butz, push to use moisture to gain control. The Beast memory lingers amid court closures and school shutdowns.
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