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Bow Island emergency department hours extended, though shortage of staff continues
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 8th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Bow Island Health Centre emergency department is re-extending its hours, though AHS says a staff shortage remains. Effective immediately the emergency department will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. Friday to 8 p.m. Monday. Non-urgent walk-in patients are welcome from 8-11:30 a.m. and from 6-8 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Wright responds to criticisms of urgent care centre proposal at Friends of Medicare town hall
By ZOE MASON on November 8th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Earlier this week, Hatters came out in droves to a Friends of Medicare town hall featuring Dr. Paul Parks. The town hall was part of a series travelling the province to engage Albertans about the changes the UCP government has made to health care. At the event Tuesday, Parks responded to a question about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Public Library launches dinosaur hunt for kids
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2025
Starting Friday, young library-goers will be on the hunt for some pre-historic pals. From Friday to Nov. 16, visitors are invited to search the Kinsmen Children’s Library for 11 dinosaurs. When all the dinosaurs and letters they have are collected, they can be unscrambled to form the name of a famous T-rex at the Royal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATA hopeful province is serious about addressing class sizes, complexities
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 8th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Teachers Association is cautiously optimistic following a provincial announcement of a Class Size and Complexity Cabinet Committee, but say now is the time for action. This committee, consisting of Premier Danielle Smith, Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services Jason Nixon, Minister of Mental Health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province looks to raise highway speed limits, seeks public feedback
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 8th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The provincial government is inviting residents to share thoughts on speed limit increases on select highways. Starting Friday, Albertans can take an online survey regarding speed limits on divided highways. The survey will run until Dec. 12 and asks how Albertans view raising the speed limit by 10 km/h on various highways from 110 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Wright wrong about damning RCMP story
By ZOE MASON on November 8th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com An anecdote about RCMP in the region used by Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright in the legislature to discuss a bill this week has been proven to be false. Wright rose in the legislature Wednesday to speak to Bill 4, the Public Safety and Emergency Services Statutes Amendment Act. Bill 4 proposes to treat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Similar cities counted faster with bigger budgets, lower turnout – but also, fewer workers
By ZOE MASON on November 8th, 2025
zmason@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat had a tougher time with changes mandated by the province during last month’s municipal election than similar mid-sized cities, though budget strategies also differed greatly from those reporting more successful procedures. Official election results were not announced by the city until the night of Oct. 22, more than 48 hours after polls ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Importance of relationships highlighted during first Volunteerism Learning Series
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 7th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The value of building strong relationships with people who choose to spend their time volunteering was a key topic discussed during the first of a five-part learning series held by the city and Volunteer Alberta for local organizations. The collaborative workshop series called “Volunteer Alberta Rooted in Action Series” is aimed at rejuvenating and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Primary Care offers advice, awareness for Fall Prevention Month
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 7th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com November is Fall Prevention Month and Primary Care Alberta is sharing advice to keep Albertans safe all year. In 2024, there were roughly 15,500 fall-related urgent care visits in those aged five and under, and 41,500 fall-related visits in those 65 years and older. To help protect small children, it recommends sturdy, wall-mounted gates ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two elementary schools face likely closure
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 7th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division is considering permanently closing both Southview and Webster Niblock schools, but want to hear from the community before any decisions are made final. Families of students of the two elementary schools were informed of the proposed school closures through a letter sent out Wednesday, which also extended an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province ends hybrid work policy effective Feb. 1; AUPE encourages members to request hybrid as usual
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 7th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The province is ending its interim hybrid work policy starting in February. The Alberta government announced last month that employees of the Alberta Public Service will be required to return to a five day per week in-office schedule beginning Feb. 1. A statement from the Deputy Ministers’ Council in October stated that 44 per ... Read More »
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