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Ramona Robbins: Former prosecutor felt unrepresented by council
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 8th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Ramona Robbins says as a Crown prosecutor her job was to present information people didn’t necessarily want to hear. Now, the council candidate says she’ll use that same skill to communicate the city’s financial challenges to citizens and, she argues, help council tackle a host of social problems in the city. “I didn’t feel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pharmacists urge flu shots as influenza season begins
By KENDALL KING on October 8th, 2021
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter kking@medicinehatnews.com As traditional flu season begins, pharmacists across the country are urging Canadians to get their annual flu shot. Local pharmacist, Himanshu Lalaji, says everyone able to should plan to be immunized, especially those considered high-risk. “The flu is a type of influenza that we see every year,” Lalaji told the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor hockey board shaken up over claims of manipulation
By JAMES TUBB on October 8th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb A source with close knowledge of the situation has come to the News saying certain board members within Medicine Hat Minor Hockey have manipulated tryout evaluations to ensure their children play at a higher level than they are rated. One recently departed board member is backing that claim, and they both say it’s coming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Equine therapy group hosts event specifically for seniors
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 8th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com Broken Diamond Equine, a local organization which offers individuals the chance to interact with horses in a relaxed environment, held on Thursday its inaugural Super Star Series event, aimed at seniors 60 years of age and up. Tarryn McNaughton, owner and an equine-assisted personal development coach, organized the event, which was sponsored by Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Couple in their 60s injured in highway motorcycle collision with pickup truck
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 8th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Two seniors were taken to hospital Thursday after the motorcycle they were riding collided with a pickup truck between Medicine Hat and Dunmore, the Redcliff RCMP reported. The truck was entering Highway 1 from a service road when the collision occurred at about 12:40 p.m. The couple, reportedly in their 60s, was transported to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poverty issues worsen in the Hat
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 8th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The head of the city’s homelessness effort is predicting a dramatic rise this winter at the same time her organization is stretched for funds and is facing “a brunt of criticism” in the community for increasing social problems. Jaime Rogers, head of Medicine Hat Community Housing, surprised attendees to the Vital Signs online luncheon ... Read More »
1 responseLocal’s jamming biz puts generational recipes in the jar
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 8th, 2021
kking@medicinehatnews.com As the weather gets colder and Hatters begin to shelter in for the winter, it’s the perfect opportunity to stock up the pantry with jams and preservatives – and local company, Jamming Around, might just have what you’re looking for. Mij Wolcoski, owner and sole employee, started the business in 2019. She learned the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local public schools host mayoral candidates for virtual forum
By KENDALL KING on October 7th, 2021
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter kking@medicinehatnews.com On Wednesday afternoon, students in six schools across the Medicine Hat Public School Division participated in a virtual forum for mayoral candidates. Mrs. Gale’s Grade 6 class at Ken Sauer School hosted the forum, and approximately 250-300 students took part. Over the course of one-hour forum, mayoral candidates Ted Clugston, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Updated: Police say sudden death in Crestwood is “non-criminal” in nature
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 7th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com @MedicineHatNews Police in Medicine Hat has announced a sudden death investigation in the community of Crestwood on Wednesday has determined the women’s death was not criminal in nature and there is no risk to the public. Police and forensic investigators spent hours at a house near the intersection of 17th Street and 17th Avenue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knights of Columbus donates coats to Catholic schools as part of annual drive
By KENDALL KING on October 7th, 2021
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter kking@medicinehatnews.com The Knights of Columbus Medicine Hat, a local Catholic fraternal organization, donated 24 new winter coats to the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education as part of its Coats for Kids program. The coats will be given to students in need. Coats for Kids is an annual charity event organized ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City strikes four-year deal with its power, water and line workers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 7th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The city and unionized power plant, water plant and line workers have ratified a mediated settlement following a vote at city council Monday. The four-year agreement provides a combined 6.1 per cent wage increase by its expiration at the end of 2023. Workers with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 254, had ... Read More »
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