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Downtown plan touted, but too good to be true?
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 28th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant According to some observers a new vision for downtown looks similar to long-standing plans and could be difficult to achieve, but might be worth it in the end. Featuring the South Saskatchewan River has been in high-level city plans for years, and more recently planners have alluded to a “Waterfront District” that was revealed ... Read More »
2 responsesVideo series looks to help people champion mental health
By Medicine Hat News on January 28th, 2021
A new series of videos is being launched at Medicine Hat College to ignite conversations about mental health. Videos featuring community professionals such as physicians, service agencies and coaches will be released every two weeks. The Beej Project has been made possible through a donation made to MHC by the Niwa family. “This initiative was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Internet upgrades in southwest Saskatchewan
By Medicine Hat News on January 28th, 2021
Faster internet service is coming to Fox Valley, Burstall, and Richmound in southwest Saskatchewan. An announcement Tuesday from SaskTel says these communities will now have some of the faster speeds offered in the province. The three were among four locations announced, along with Tuxford, near Moose Jaw, that will soon have download speeds between 25 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS ‘Sleeve the Stigma’ campaign aims to reach out on a day of focus on mental health
By Medicine Hat News on January 28th, 2021
Alberta Health Services has launched a campaign to encourage people to seek help for mental health concerns and it aims to reduce the stigma often associated with mental illness. It is called “Sleeve the Stigma” and you are likely to see signs of it in many communities on Thursday with the participation of Grade 1-12 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS is 2nd most expensive in report
By Medicine Hat News on January 28th, 2021
The cost per capita of the Medicine Hat Police Service is $46 more than the average of similar-sized cities, according to a KPMG report on the Lethbridge Police Service. A KPMG report compared nine cities across the country showed costs in Lethbridge were the highest per capita at $388, followed by Medicine Hat at $380. ... Read More »
1 responsePower sale opposition taking action
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 28th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A local advocate for retaining public ownership of the city’s power generating company says a “strategic review of alternatives” is beginning to form even though council members say they have heard relatively little feedback on the subject. Alison Van Dyke says that might be compared to the recent debate about public mask use, when ... Read More »
4 responsesPolice remind public of safe internet transaction zone at local station
By Medicine Hat News on January 28th, 2021
A number of police stations across the province have made provision for safe transactions when strangers are meeting to complete a transaction made online. Medicine Hat Police Service actually initiated the service locally in 2017 and reminds the community that it is a great idea, particularly during the pandemic when a lot of buying and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alternative Learning Team ready to help students
By MO CRANKER on January 27th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker A presentation from the Alternative Programming Team was the main feature during Tuesday’s public school board meeting. The team, headlined by Alternative Programming vice-principal Gregory Ferris, spoke at length with the board about its services in public schools. “In our school division we have programs that fall into Alternative Programming and we also have ... Read More »
2 responsesCovenant Health one of Alberta’s top-70 employers
By Medicine Hat News on January 27th, 2021
Covenant Health that operates St. Joseph’s Home and Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat has been named one of Alberta’s top 70 employers. “We are honoured to be named a leading employer in Alberta again this year as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to place significant demands on our health-care teams and the system as a whole. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Waterfront District’ headlines annual State of the City address
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 27th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant An overview of a “Waterfront District” headlined the annual State of the City address by Mayor Ted Clugston on Tuesday as a video showed administrators calling the city-led development a “billion-dollar opportunity.” The potential transformation of most of River Road into a pedestrian mall, Finlay Bridge, a focus on higher density housing, and changes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New police chief says first month has been all positives
By MO CRANKER on January 27th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker After more than two decades with the Calgary Police Service, Mike Worden is adjusting to a new life and a new job in the Hat. Worden took over as chief of the Medicine Hat Police Service late last year and says he’s had a good first month on the job. “Honestly, it’s been a ... Read More »
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