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Self defence class will raise money for rabbit rescues

By Medicine Hat News on May 18th, 2022

Two local businesses have teamed up to show their support for Medicine Hat’s Bunny Run Rabbit Rescue through a community fundraising event. Infinite Self Defence Systems and Sway Aerial Fitness have partnered to host a women’s self defence class, where 100 per cent of the proceeds raised will go to care of local rescued rabbits. ... Read More »

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Five local care facilities have COVID outbreaks

By Medicine Hat News on May 18th, 2022

Twenty long-term care, supportive living and other facilities in the South zone are experiencing outbreaks of COVID-19, according to a May 11 update from the government of Alberta. That number includes five facilities in Medicine Hat – Riverview Care Centre, Cypress View Foundation, Masterpiece Southland Meadows, Meadowlands and Medicine Hat Remand Centre. Outbreaks at acute ... Read More »

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Balloons kick off busy year at Echo Dale

By COLLIN GALLANT on May 18th, 2022

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Echo Dale Lake will open in late May in conjunction with a new hot air balloon festival that will set up in the eastern field of the facility near Medicine Hat. It’s the start of a busy summer at the regional park that includes new camping spaces as well as a reforestation program and ... Read More »

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While listings lag, effect on real estate only minor

By COLLIN GALLANT on May 18th, 2022

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The local real estate market only shows minor signs of a slowdown due to a tight supply of new listings, the head of the Medicine Hat Real Estate Board said Tuesday. The number of residential sales dipped in April compared both to last year and to the previous month, whereas transactions typically ramp up ... Read More »

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ER in Milk River schedules overnight closure due to physician shortage

By Medicine Hat News on May 18th, 2022

Due to a lack of on-site physicians, the Milk River Health Centre’s emergency department will be temporarily closed from 5 p.m. May 17 to 8 a.m. May 18, AHS said in a Tuesday release. Anyone seeking emergency medical care in the region during these times will be transferred to Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge. Anyone ... Read More »

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Barn Buddy program needs urgent adoption

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 18th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Pound and Rescue Centres Medicine Hat is urgently seeking adopters for cats in its Barn Buddy program, as the centre faces space constraints. The Barn Buddy program, which aims to find alternative housing – such as barns or shops – for cats unsuited to home environments, is at max capacity, Cristina Young, APARC ... Read More »

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Local counselling service launches holistic healing therapy program

By Medicine Hat News on May 18th, 2022

Medicine Hat’s Keys to Hope Counselling Services has launched a new location to support holistic therapy programming, including animal and nature assisted therapy, meditation, yoga and more. The location – called Healing Grounds – opened last week. Keys to Hope co-owner Deena West believes Healing Grounds will provide Hatters with a serene and comforting space ... Read More »

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MHC Brooks Campus to get $324K for Health Care Aid program

By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on May 18th, 2022

kking@medicinehatnews.com The Health Care Aid program offered at Medicine Hat College’s Brooks Campus will be receiving $324,000 in additional funding over the next three years, Advanced Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides announced Tuesday. The funding will create an additional 30 seats for Brooks campus students. College officials expressed gratitude for the investment, which they believe will ... Read More »

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MH Interpretive Program calls on public to come and solve a puzzle in the park

By Medicine Hat News on May 18th, 2022

Calling all super sleuths! The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is looking for bright minds to help solve a new puzzle which appeared in Police Point Park: the Shape Safari. Those willing to take on the case will need to grab a code sheet at the Nature Centre, then travel through the park collecting clues and ... Read More »

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MH Exhibition & Stampede weekly Farmer’s Market returns on Saturday

By Medicine Hat News on May 18th, 2022

Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede’s annual Farmer’s Market is returning for its 25th year Saturday. “The market always has a community feel,” Doreen Gunderson, Stampede co-ordinator, told the News. “People are so used to coming out and shopping. It’s like an old friend we can’t wait to see after six months (of winter).” Approximately 50 ... Read More »

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Sask., Co-op look at hydrogen

By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 17th, 2022

https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Saskatchewan government is throwing its support behind studying a private-sector carbon capture and hydrogen production hub in the Moose Jaw and Regina area, it was announced Monday. Federated Co-op, Whitecap Resources and the province’s Energy and Resources Ministry will commission a study toward developing the sector near the capital city, minister Bronwyn Eyre ... Read More »

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