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Avian flu suspected in birds found in Medicine Hat
By JAMES TUBB on December 17th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Alberta Fish and Wildlife officials believe cases of the avian flu have reached Medicine Hat. Hatters began spotting and reporting dead and sick-looking Canada geese and mallard ducks along and near the South Saskatchewan River last week. Margo Pybus, a provincial wildlife disease specialist, says they were alerted on Dec. 9. and have found ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter Amanda Hennessey honoured with Be the Change Award
By Medicine Hat News on December 17th, 2022
Medicine Hat Police Service is recognizing Hatter Amanda Hennessey for her efforts to support and advance women in trades with its December Be the Change Award. A master electrician of nearly 20-years, Hennessey has seen firsthand the discrimination and barriers women in trades – a traditionally male-dominated field – experience. In response, she works to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat firefighter, community advocate Curtis Noble passes away
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 17th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The firefighting community across Alberta is saddened by the unexpected loss of Qualified Officer Curtis Noble, a local father of three. Noble served on the executive board of the Alberta Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics Association, holding the title of executive vice president. “His dedicated and passionate leadership lead to numerous improvements for firefighters, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students in Catholic division have access to several tiers of academic support
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 16th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Hugh Lehr, associate superintendent of learning services for the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education, outlined for trustees this week the importance of academic supports for students. “That simple question is not so simple to answer,” stated Lehr. “It’s pretty complex when you look at not just what are we doing to support kids ... Read More »
1 responseEconomic impact analysis for twinning of Highway 3 completed
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 16th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Earlier this year, the Highway 3 Twinning Development Association selected Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC) to undertake an Economic Impact Analysis (EIA). The association managed to obtain 100 per cent funding from stakeholders as all their partners across the corridor supported the project. Stakeholders have emphasized the importance of twinning the highway sooner rather than ... Read More »
1 responseFormer mayor Ted Grimm’s funeral is set for Saturday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 16th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Flags at city facilities will remain at half-staff until after the funeral for former mayor Ted Grimm on Saturday. Grimm died Dec. 10 at the age of 86. He will be remembered at a memorial service at 11 a.m., on Dec. 17, at Pattison’s Funeral Home in Medicine Hat. The service will also be ... Read More »
1 responseSaskatchewan town among those fined for illegally burning construction waste
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 16th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The town of Cabri, Sask., a demolition contractor and a landowner have been fined for illegally burning construction waste, that province announced on Thursday. The penalty stems from an Environmental Protection Order issued after conservation officers received a tip last February on the “Report-a-Poacher” line that refuse from house demolition in Cabri was being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS expands online assessment to cover flu, RSV
By Medicine Hat News on December 16th, 2022
Alberta Health Services has expanded capabilities of its online COVID-19 assessment tool to now cover a range of respiratory illnesses, including influenza and RSV. AHS medical officer of health Kristin Klein says the update was conducted with the aim of “(ensuring) that the guidance we provide to adults and parents is reflecting the current reality ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Economic development money available but change continues at local level
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 16th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant There is new money and new focus on regional economic development within provincial ministries, but local agencies with the task inside Medicine Hat city hall as well as the greater region are undergoing major changes. The “Invest Medicine Hat” model is currently being evaluated after top staff left this year and elected officials signalled ... Read More »
1 responseStrathmore speeder was also breaking bail conditions
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 16th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Police in Strathmore say a motorist pulled over for driving 148 kilometres per hour on Highway 22X was also breaking bail conditions and had a passenger who was under house arrest and subject to a warrant. The RCMP detachment in the town states that on Dec. 8, an officer observed the vehicle travelling at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ALERT regional property crime unit recovers several stolen vehicles
By Medicine Hat News on December 16th, 2022
A Medicine Hat man is facing stolen property charges following an ALERT investigation into a rash of regional vehicle thefts. ALERT Medicine Hat’s regional property crime unit began its investigation into the vehicle thefts in early December, according to an ALERT press release. The release states that on Dec. 7 a man was identified exiting ... Read More »
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