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ER in Milk River schedules overnight closure due to physician shortage
By Medicine Hat News on May 18th, 2022
Due to a lack of on-site physicians, the Milk River Health Centre’s emergency department will be temporarily closed from 5 p.m. May 17 to 8 a.m. May 18, AHS said in a Tuesday release. Anyone seeking emergency medical care in the region during these times will be transferred to Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge. Anyone ... Read More »
5 responsesLocal counselling service launches holistic healing therapy program
By Medicine Hat News on May 18th, 2022
Medicine Hat’s Keys to Hope Counselling Services has launched a new location to support holistic therapy programming, including animal and nature assisted therapy, meditation, yoga and more. The location – called Healing Grounds – opened last week. Keys to Hope co-owner Deena West believes Healing Grounds will provide Hatters with a serene and comforting space ... Read More »
2 responsesBalloons kick off busy year at Echo Dale
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 18th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Echo Dale Lake will open in late May in conjunction with a new hot air balloon festival that will set up in the eastern field of the facility near Medicine Hat. It’s the start of a busy summer at the regional park that includes new camping spaces as well as a reforestation program and ... Read More »
3 responsesBarn Buddy program needs urgent adoption
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 18th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Pound and Rescue Centres Medicine Hat is urgently seeking adopters for cats in its Barn Buddy program, as the centre faces space constraints. The Barn Buddy program, which aims to find alternative housing – such as barns or shops – for cats unsuited to home environments, is at max capacity, Cristina Young, APARC ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Interpretive Program calls on public to come and solve a puzzle in the park
By Medicine Hat News on May 18th, 2022
Calling all super sleuths! The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is looking for bright minds to help solve a new puzzle which appeared in Police Point Park: the Shape Safari. Those willing to take on the case will need to grab a code sheet at the Nature Centre, then travel through the park collecting clues and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Exhibition & Stampede weekly Farmer’s Market returns on Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on May 18th, 2022
Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede’s annual Farmer’s Market is returning for its 25th year Saturday. “The market always has a community feel,” Doreen Gunderson, Stampede co-ordinator, told the News. “People are so used to coming out and shopping. It’s like an old friend we can’t wait to see after six months (of winter).” Approximately 50 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sask., Co-op look at hydrogen
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 17th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Saskatchewan government is throwing its support behind studying a private-sector carbon capture and hydrogen production hub in the Moose Jaw and Regina area, it was announced Monday. Federated Co-op, Whitecap Resources and the province’s Energy and Resources Ministry will commission a study toward developing the sector near the capital city, minister Bronwyn Eyre ... Read More »
2 responsesCity spray parks opening soon
By Medicine Hat News on May 17th, 2022
City crews are working to reopen public spray parks and pools. It is expected Strathcona Island Park and Central Park will open May 20. Ross Glen, Saamis Rotary Park, Hill Pool and Strathcona Pool are expected to open June ... Read More »
4 responsesNumber of permits to build, upgrade ticks up in April
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 17th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Multi-family residential permits were up in April as were commercial property upgrades, according to the latest figures released by the City of Medicine Hat’s planning department. Year to date the estimated value of construction is tracking even with 2021, but with much less institutional spending linked to public sector projects. A total of 59 ... Read More »
1 responseStampede summer back with all the fixins
By Medicine Hat News on May 17th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede is gearing up for its return this summer. The Stampede announced last week it will be bringing back its Canada Day festivities in full force, while the Stampede Parade is set to return after a two-year hiatus. Canada Day activities are set to begin at noon with the opening ... Read More »
2 responsesDoctor shortage in the Hat
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 17th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Physician shortages could make access to medical care increasingly difficult for Hatters, local physicians warn, as at least four more physicians and one gynecologist prepare to leave Medicine Hat practices. “Over the years, Medicine Hat has always been a little short (on physicians), but in the last year – and getting worse in the ... Read More »
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