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Mom’s Stop The Harm hoping to change upcoming legislation on ID policy for SCS use
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 28th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Moms Stop The Harm, a nationwide drug advocacy group, and the Lethbridge Overdose Prevention Society are working together in hopes of changing upcoming provincial legislation that would require individuals accessing supervised consumption sites to provide personal health numbers. “Supervised consumption services are something both the federal government and the provincial government can regulate,” Avnish ... Read More »
1 responseCOVID claims two more SW Saskatchewan residents
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 28th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Two more residents of Southwest Saskatchewan have died of causes related to COVID-19 this week, according to new figures released by that province’s health authority. Overall active cases sat at 364 in the health region comprising Maple Creek (72) and Swift Current (292). That is a slight decline from earlier in the week when ... Read More »
1 responseTraffic court changes placed on pause
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 28th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Implementation of Phase Two of the Provincial Administrative Penalties Act (now being referred to as SafeRoads Alberta by government officials), which would see the abolition of traffic court, was paused Thursday. In a joint statement Transportation Minister Rajan Sawhney and acting Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, Sonya Savage, announced the legislation, which was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utility prices causing a stir
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 28th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Hatters hit with high utility bills to start the new year can expect to hear more on the issue soon. Councillors at Thursday’s meeting of the corporate services committee say they have heard an overwhelming amount of complaints about high energy bills this month and they would like to administrators to provide more answers ... Read More »
3 responsesCommunity Initiative Program providing total of $1.9M to 50 non-profits
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 27th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s Community Initiative Program is providing funding to non-profit organizations across the province through the Project-Based grant. The grant will provide a total of $1.9 million to 50 organizations, with each organization receiving a maximum amount of $75,000. Ideal candidates are organizations which work to meet critical community needs and positively impact various groups ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor tests positive for COVID-19
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 27th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Mayor Linnsie Clark is the second city council member in a month to test positive for COVID-19. She is isolating at her home and plans to work remotely, she told the News on Wednesday afternoon, after describing her symptoms as mild. “I’ve felt better,” she said. “I think the community will be understanding. This ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City begins annual trimming of branches near power lines
By Medicine Hat News on January 27th, 2022
The city’s Electric Distribution department has begun the annual trimming of tree branches located too close to power lines. On Tuesday, crews began work in the Flats and will trim trees which are deemed hazardous in both front streets and back lanes. The trimmed branches will be used to create mulch. Anyone concerned about the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial date could soon be set for man accused of continuing to spread racial hatred online
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 27th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A trial date may soon be set for a man accused of continuing to spread racial hatred online in contravention of criminal sentence conditions. Loki Hulgaard was sentenced to undergo therapy during a one-year community sentence that included house arrest then curfew, followed by two years probation in late 2020, after pleading guilty to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crews working to repair damage to electrical infrastructure
By Medicine Hat News on January 27th, 2022
City crews are working to repair damage to the electrical infrastructure at First Street SE, near Greenwood Court, following a collision of a motor vehicle with a hydro pole Tuesday. The city expects work to conclude Friday. Lane reductions can be expected on First Street throughout the week... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters share their thoughts for Bell Let’s Talk Day
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 27th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Whether through talking, texting or sharing messages of hope, Hatters did their part to raise awareness about mental health on Bell Let’s Talk Day, held Wednesday. “The Bell Let’s Talk Day is good because it opens up that conversation and lets people know that right now it’s normal to feel an increased level of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library makeover well underway
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 27th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Public Library and the Kinsmen Children’s Library are getting a refresh with new paint, flooring, shelving, furniture and more, with hopes the space will become more accommodating for patrons. “We are doing a bunch of building upgrades in 2021 and 2022,” Ken Feser, chief librarian, told the News. “It’s partially in response ... Read More »
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