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Brooks RCMP to soon release names of suspects in drug bust
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Following a large drug bust last Thursday afternoon that led to seizure of more than $35,000 in illicit drugs by Brooks RCMP and the Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit, police say they will identify two female suspects who have been charged once those charges have been sworn into court. RCMP charged both a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith needs to play on Team Canada, says head of AFL in letter
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Gil McGowan, president of the Alberta Federation of Labour, says Premier Danielle Smith needs to get off the sidelines and join Canada to fight against the U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25 per cent tariff threats. McGowan sent Smith a strongly-worded letter saying the premier is not fully on Team Canada and needs to stop ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre announces new program heading into its 50th anniversary
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com This year the Unison at Veiner Centre is celebrating 50 years since opening in Medicine Hat, and to kick things off officials have announced a new program that will help seniors who want to continue living in their own homes. Working with the city and province, the Veiner Centre is launching a three-year assistance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AUPE says UCP’s assisted living model a ‘mockery’ of a ‘crisis’
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 4th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees has criticized the province following the announcement of Assisted Living Alberta, referring to it as “a mockery of Alberta’s continuing care crisis.” AUPE vice-president Sandra Azocar says AUPE members are still waiting for the government to balance the health-care needs of seniors and address the crisis that health-care ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Task force’ will develop public safety strategy for downtown
By Collin Gallant on February 4th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Potential membership and scope of a “city-led task force” to improve public safety downtown was outlined to council on Monday. Last October,city council approved a four-item priority list for the final year of the term, including that the city “lead a provincial/municipal/community urgent response to social disorder.” An outline developed by staff and presented ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s gas rate drops about 10 cents for February
By Medicine Hat News on February 4th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Default gas rates will remain about even on average in the rest of Alberta in February, but fall in the City of Medicine Hat. The fuel for home heating will be charged at $1.88 per gigagoule this month, about 10 cents, or five per cent, less than in January, according to new rates posted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta optometrists blast UCP’s decision to cut eye care supports
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 4th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Association of Optometrists is stressing the importance of eye health in the face of changes made to vision care coverage by Alberta Health. “Despite efforts from the Alberta Association of Optometrists, Alberta Health has moved forward with changes to optometry coverage announced in its Opto 35 Bulletin,” says AAO. The coverage changes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters respond to more than 20 motor vehicle collisions in January
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com To begin the 125th year of emergency service provided to residents of Medicine Hat, local firefighters responded to 26 motor vehicle collisions as well as two structure fires throughout January. Notably, firefighters were able to douse a garage fire on Hull Crescent that occurred in the early morning hours on Jan. 18. No injuries ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local comic lands significant slots at major U.K. festival
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 4th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat standup comic Josh Haskett is travelling overseas to perform at the Leicester Comedy Festival in the U.K. later this month. What began at Mad Hatter Comedy has already spread across the country, and with a rapidly growing reputation as a must-watch performer, Haskett is ready to take on an international audience. “I’m ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council delays Stampede funding decision while it awaits provincial report, budget
By Collin Gallant on February 4th, 2025
@@CollinGallant City council has paused a decision on multi-million-dollar request from the Medicine Hat Stampede until later this winter – after a report on provincial support for major agriculture societies is due, as well as the provincial budget. Approval at that time could see the city offer to pay half of a $40-million grandstand renovation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks RCMP engage with motorists throughout Operation Cold Start campaign
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Mounties in Brooks say they discovered more than a dozen unlocked vehicles left idling with keys in the ignition while taking part in a province-wide auto theft prevention campaign. Alberta RCMP partnered with law enforcement agencies across the province to conduct its annual Operation Cold Start campaign from Jan. 20-24, designed to add awareness ... Read More »
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