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Convicted of manslaughter in 2017, local man now charged with snubbing weapons prohibition
By Medicine Hat News on November 22nd, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in 2017 faces a new charge of knowingly possessing a firearm despite being prohibited by court order. Jacob Peter Porfoun appeared in provincial Court of Justice at Medicine Hat by closed-circuit TV from the Medicine Hat Remand Centre on Thursday morning. At that time Crown ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harper AIMCo appointment met with immediate criticism
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 22nd, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Teacher Association says the appointment of former Prime Minister Stephen Harper to the leadership role for AIMCo’s board of directors raises questions around the newly reconstituted board’s autonomy. The province’s investment agency is responsible for more than $160 billion in funds, including more than $115 billion in public pension funds and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC’s health innovation program planning another summer of hires
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 22nd, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com A program launched earlier this year at the Medicine Hat College Centre for Innovation, known as Ci4, aimed at fostering the development of future leaders in health research and innovation, is now planning for its second summer of student hires. The program, launched with a $100,000 grant for health-care students already registered in undergraduate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police and college team up to develop local training program
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 22nd, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College is collaborating with local police to develop a Police Training Program, focused on training new recruits within the community, to begin in the new year. In January the first cohort participating in the new training program will be provided with educational expertise and resources from the college that will enhance Medicine ... Read More »
1 responseVigil honours and remembers those lost to anti-trans violence
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 22nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Members of the community gathered in the Medicine Hat Public Library theatre Wednesday to remember and honour the lives of those lost to anti-trans violence. Hosted by the Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat and District, the lights were kept low for a candlelit vigil as president Jenni Barrientos addressed the gathered crowd. “Today, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police issue warning on TikTok scam targeting youth
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 22nd, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Police say they have been made aware of an online scam targeting youth on TikTok and have provided some tips to help children stay safe from scammers. Police say fraudsters are using the social media platform to convince victims to provide their bank account information or e-transfer information so they can send them $500. ... Read More »
1 responseProvincial program sees 33 more independent nurse practitioners added to roster
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 22nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Nurse Practitioner Primary Care program has gotten a promising start, with 33 nurse practitioners already practising independently across the province. A release from the Government of Alberta gave an update on an announcement from earlier this year, which allowed nurse practitioners to practise comprehensive patient care autonomously, either by operating their own practices ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City still not doing enough for escorts, paralegal says
By Collin Gallant on November 21st, 2024
@@CollinGallant A plan to reduce escort licence fees in the city doesn’t go far enough, according to a retired paralegal in Medicine Hat who prepared a Charter of Rights challenge earlier this year before the tickets were tossed on other grounds. Ken Montgomery’s out-of-town client was fined for not having a local business licence and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province makes $21.5M available for collegiate schools startup, expansion costs
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 21st, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Funding is now available to support the startup and expansion costs for collegiate schools that offer specialized programming in a particular subject or field, the province announced Wednesday. The funding of $21.5 million represents approximately one-third of Budget 2024’s commitment to support new collegiate schools over the next three years, and is now available ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Credit unions in Saskatchewan mulling a possible merger
By Medicine Hat News on November 21st, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Three credit unions in Saskatchewan are discussing a potential merger. The Conexus, Cornerstone and Synergy credit unions made the announcement on Wednesday, stating that a joint committee will explore a potential $15-billion combination. “We believe that through this partnership, we can foster economic growth and support the dreams of individuals, farmers and businesses across ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zarichny reappointed superintendent of MHCBE for another five-year term
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 21st, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Dwayne Zarichny has been unanimously reappointed by trustees as superintendent of the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education, and will serve until 2030 with his new five-year term beginning Aug. 1 of next year. A motion was made in-camera during the division’s public meeting last week and Zarichny was applauded by trustees following his ... Read More »
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