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Nature walk at Strathcona Island Park will delve into the somewhat ‘rare’ sight of a prairie forest
By Medicine Hat News on May 9th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is inviting residents out for a look at the wonder of the relatively rare sight of our local forests. “Trees on the prairie are such an unusual sight, and yet we have them all along the river. It is quite a curious thing,” says Mhairi Donnelly, assistant chief interpreter. The ... Read More »
1 responseUpdated: New measles cases tracked in Medicine Hat
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 9th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Additional cases of measles has been found in Medicine Hat and Alberta Health Services has issued a notice regarding possible points of infection for residents. Individuals who were at the following location during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles: Feath and Elemi – Massage and Wellness Clinic, 676 Kingsway Ave. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat, Dutch town commemorate connected past
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 9th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat city hall was host to visitors from across the sea Thursday in both remembrance of lives lost during the Second World War and in celebration of the longstanding connection between Canada and the Netherlands. Meeting at city hall Thursday afternoon, Mayor Linnsie Clark sat alongside Mayor Ruud van den Belt of Steenbergen, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City might contract out payroll services
By Collin Gallant on May 9th, 2025
@@CollinGallant The city is considering whether to contract out its payroll services office to find efficiencies and potentially cost savings, but such a move may not result in layoffs. “We are looking at options of what is out there from the managed payroll services realm,” said Karla Kochan, the city’s director of human resources, known ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP’s ‘path to hospital privatization’ met by angry critics
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 9th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Tabled legislation Bill 55 had been met with immediate backlash from the opposition, union and advocacy groups across the province, expressing concern that it opens the door for hospital privatization. The bill makes amendments to several Acts, including the Provincial Health Agencies Act, Public Health Act, Protection of Persons in Care Act and Health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McMan to renovate youth centre kitchen thanks to $35K Community Foundation grant
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 8th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The McMan Youth, Family & Community Services office on Kingsway Avenue is preparing for a major change to welcome the upcoming Kickstart Program, thanks to a $35,000 grant. As the recipient of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta’s 2025 Impact Award, McMan will receive the funds needed to renovate its kitchen, part of a ... Read More »
1 responseOutdoor watch party announced for Friday night’s Tigers game
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 8th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Tigers fans are encouraged to wear their black and orange and make their way to Kin Coulee Park to watch and cheer on their Tigers during Game 1 of the WHL Championship against the Spokane Chiefs on Friday night. The watch party begins before puck drop at 7 p.m., and will broadcast the action ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat getting added mental health support through funding for CASA Mental Health
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 8th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Budget 2025 will help to provide increased mental health support to the province, including within Medicine Hat, via a partnership with CASA Mental Health. CASA Mental Health is the province’s second-largest provider of community-based youth mental health services, focusing on youth aged 12-18 who are experiencing mental health challenges that are complex but do ... Read More »
1 responseProvincial RCMP establish response team to target illegal fentanyl
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 8th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Alberta RCMP say they have begun the initial steps in establishing a new Community Response Team designed to tackle a variety of issues to address social determinants that contribute to the root cause of trafficking, as the province bolsters its enforcements around the use of illegal opioids. The team is part of the RCMP’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mustard Seed kitchen OK’d to continue meal prep
By Collin Gallant on May 8th, 2025
@@CollinGallant A kitchen operating out of a now-closed community outreach centre in Medicine Hat will be allowed to continue preparing meals for delivery to vulnerable populations while the Mustard Seed continues to seek out an alternate site to combine its services. The city’s municipal planning commission voted Wednesday to extend a permit to operate a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Electoral Boundaries Commission will hold public meetings in southeast Alberta this June
By Medicine Hat News on May 8th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The commission that will evaluate the layout of Alberta’s provincial ridings ahead of the next election has scheduled two meetings in southeast Alberta next month. The Alberta Electoral Boundaries Commission convenes every two elections to examine and potentially redraw districts to balance population and consider other factors. It will begin public meetings in late ... Read More »
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