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By Eli J. Ridder

RECAP

Week in review: Drought status in Medicine Hat, mail box thefts related

Jun 15, 2024 | 6:00 AM

This is the week in review for June 9 to June 15, a look back at the top stories that shaped Medicine Hat over the last seven days.

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🔴 On now

There’s lots going on in Medicine Hat this week.

🔗 Here is what’s on:

WHAT'S ON

Here's how Medicine Hat is celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

Jun 21, 2024

'We've been here for thousands of years': Medicine Hat marks National Indigenous Peoples Day

Jun 21, 2024

WHAT'S ON

What's on in Medicine Hat and area this weekend: June 21-23

Jun 21, 2024

• Here is what’s happening in Medicine Hat and area this weekend

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🌧 Drought, rain and more

Our coverage of drought conditions and the rain that’s currently preventing extreme dryness in the Medicine Hat area continued this week.

🔗 Here’s what our recent coverage:

• Drought conditions in Medicine Hat averted for now
• Severe thunderstorm watch lifted for Medicine Hat and area
• May rain brings some relief to Alberta but water storage remains low

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🛢 Wells and pipelines ordered abandoned

A Calgary energy company has been ordered to abandon close to 1,000 wells, pipelines and other facilities over concerns about care and maintenance of the sites.

That includes several hundred wells near Medicine Hat.

🔗 Here’s that story:

• Energy company told to abandon hundreds of wells

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📰 More impactful stories

🔗 Here’s some more impactful local coverage from the last week:

• Series of mail thefts in Medicine Hat likely linked, police say
• Medicine Hat doubles down on replacing aging infrastructure
• Resident who launched recall petition meets with premier
• Winner of business award passionate about supporting other women

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