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Montana’s unemployment rate remains below benchmark for 38th straight month
By Medicine Hat News on October 4th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Montana’s unemployment rate remained below key benchmark for a 38th consecutive month in August, when the jobless rate was reported at 3.2 per cent, according to that state’s Department of Labor and Industry. The unemployment rate hasn’t risen above 3.4 per cent since mid-2020, a stretch longer than the 15-consecutive months recorded in 2006 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP locate 60 grams of fentanyl in stolen vehicle arrest
By Medicine Hat News on October 4th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Mounties in Bassano say they arrested a man and woman in a stolen vehicle on Tuesday and a subsequent search turned up 60 grams of fentanyl. An RCMP release states that officers located the vehicle reported stolen from Calgary on Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. in the parking lot of the Esso truck stop ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Turbine repairs more costly, staff say
By Collin Gallant on October 4th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Overhauling a major gas turbine at the city’s power plant cost $4.1 million more than expected after the manufacturer found more work was needed, a city committee heard Thursday. That work has already gone ahead, but could also lead to further overhaul of budgeting practice at the power plant. The repairs on a LM-6000 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province announces investment to incentivize rural medicine
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 4th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The province announced a plan to help address challenges and improve outcomes in rural and remote health care on Thursday, with the introduction of a Rural Health Action Plan. Alberta’s government is introducing a $16-million Rural and Remote Family Medicine Resident Physician Bursary Pilot Program, an $800,000 Medical First Responder Grant program and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!7 over 70 gala sees sold out crowd
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 4th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The 7 over 70 Gala, as hosted by Community Foundation of Medicine Hat and Southeastern Alberta, will enjoy a completely packed audience next Thursday. This event celebrates “the exceptional accomplishments of seven remarkable seniors, all over the age of 70, whose passion, innovation, and leadership have made a lasting impact in our region,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local health tech company makes new pact with Silicon Valley provider
By Medicine Hat News on October 3rd, 2024
Hat-based Kinetisense says it has a development agreement with a Silicon Valley health technology provider. Somatic Health Partners offers workplace wellness services and will now employ a three-dimensional movement assessment program in screening, risk assessments, and physical therapy monitoring, the firms announced on Sept. 5. “This partnership changes the way that we assess our patients ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hallways packed with job seekers during MHC Career Expo
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 3rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Wednesday was Medicine Hat College’s annual Career Expo, showcasing opportunities from the city and beyond for their graduates. This year saw 56 different employers set up throughout Centennial Hall and the adjoining hallway, giving out information on their organizations as well as getting to scope out both students and job-seeking members of the community. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man Van returns to Medicine Hat, providing early screening for prostate cancer
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 3rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Man Van will be returning to Medicine Hat this weekend, offering a change for residents to get their blood checked and screen for potentially life-threatening cancer. The van is put on by Rocky View Hospital out of Calgary, and usually visits roughly once a year to offer prostate-specific antigen blood tests, usually shortened ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City, WestJet talk local service levels with new agreement
By Collin Gallant on October 3rd, 2024
@@CollinGallant Airline, airport and local business officials discussed changes to flights in and out of Medicine Hat planned for later this month at a round-table on Wednesday. That’s as WestJet brought its larger Q400 aircraft to the city for the first time this week ahead of full-time change in aircraft and schedule later this month. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local nurses rally for public healthcare, working conditions
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on October 3rd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Nurses and healthcare workers from the city and area met outside of the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Wednesday to rally and raise awareness for their ongoing work for better conditions. Healthcare workers are increasingly burnt out, said Megan Eggins, vice president for United Nurses of Alberta Local 70. Currently, many unions for healthcare ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City of Prince Albert strikes $10-million name rights agreement for new twin arena and leisure centre
By Medicine Hat News on October 3rd, 2024
The City of Prince Albert has struck at $10-million agreement with its regional Co-op for the 25-year naming rights of a new twin arena and leisure centre, the parties announced Tuesday. Now dubbed the “Lakeland Co-op Leisure Centre,” it is set to be completed later this year at a cost of $118 million. Approved in ... Read More »
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