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Public urged to up their knowledge of risks during Kidney Health Month
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 14th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com March is Kidney Health Month, and in honour of World Kidney Day on Thursday, the the Kidney Foundation of Canada’s southern Alberta branch encouraged residents to take some time to learn their personal risk factors. The theme for this year’s World Kidney Day was, “Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect early, protect kidney health,” and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RMA says province needs to immediately address unpaid well taxes
By Collin Gallant on March 14th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Alberta’s counties and municipal districts say the problem of unpaid taxes on oil and gas wells is worsening even though the sector is relatively stable. Rural Municipalities of Alberta states that unpaid property tax bills from petroleum producers totalled $67.8 million in the 2024 tax year, up from $42.9 million in 2023. That brings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police warn residents of circulating parking ticket scam
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 14th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat police say they have received a number of reports from residents who have received a text message advising that they owe money for outstanding parking tickets. The text message appears as an “Alberta Violation Notice,” and links a fraudulent site that appears to look like an Alberta government payment portal. In the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC launches new ‘in-demand’ pharmacy technician program
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 14th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Following approval from the province last week, Medicine Hat College will become the only post-secondary institution in southern Alberta to offer a two-year Pharmacy Technician diploma program The program will offer “high demand pharmacy technician training” that aims to alleviate the increasing demand for pharmacy technicians across the province. MHC will deliver the NorQuest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bow Island emergency department closes temporarily, will reopen in a week for weekends only
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 14th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Bow Island Health Centre emergency department will be temporarily closed due to an ongoing personnel shortage. The closure is from 7 a.m. this morning to 7 a.m. on March 21, and from that point, it will be open will be open weekends from 7 a.m. Fridays to 7 a.m. Mondays, then closed 7 a.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Methanex says it plans to advance low-carbon project this year
By Medicine Hat News on March 14th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Methanex is clarifying that the global methanol producer plans to “advance” one large low-carbon project in 2025, rather than approve a final investment decision this year. In Tuesday’s edition of the News, it was reported that plans to build a bio-digester at the Methanex plant in Medicine Hat are being considered to supply the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two arrested after Brooks RCMP seize several firearms and weapons
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 14th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Wednesday morning Brooks RCMP and the RCMP’s Emergency Response Team seized an unauthorized SKS rifle, numerous replica firearms and a large bowie knife after executing a search warrant at a home in the Centennial City’s Sunny Lea area. Along with the SKS rifle, police also seized 50 rounds of ammunition that was readily accessible, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP release suspects’ names in methamphetamine bust
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 14th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP have released the names of two Brooks women who were arrested Jan. 30 in an ongoing drug investigation that led to the seizure of 55 grams of methamphetamine along with other illicit drugs worth more than $35,000. Amela Beganovic and Dawna Lee Tatoiu have both been charged with three counts of possession ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Regional farmer to lead applied research program examining soil health
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 14th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Lesley Burton, a farm owner/operator and small business owner from Tilley, will lead a new applied research program at Medicine Hat College that will target key areas of agriculture innovation, with an emphasis on the health of soil. Burton enters the roles with 22 years of expertise specializing in irrigated land and soil classification, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive Program hosting a pop-up Stuff Swap on March 30
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 14th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As part of the International Day of Zero Waste, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is hosting a pop-up Stuff Swap to encourage residents to find new treasures among others old belongings. Those interested in participating are encouraged to bring five or fewer portable items to the Nature Centre, where they can see what others ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local steel workers brace for tariff impact
By Collin Gallant on March 14th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Less Canadian steel heading south during a trade dispute would theoretically translate to higher supply and potentially lower prices domestically, but local fabricators say grappling with an ever-changing array of tariffs isn’t a simple equation. The greater threat to their bottom lines, they said, is that customers will pause orders and put projects on ... Read More »
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