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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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Outdoor 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 »

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Medicine 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 »

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Provincial 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 »

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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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Measles case tracker for southern Alberta

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 8th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com An additional case of measles has been found in Lethbridge and as such, Alberta Health Services has issued a notice regarding possible points of infection for residents. Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles: April 27 Pizza Hut, Mayor Magrath Drive 2720 ... Read More »

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Oyen Mounties get their man

By Medicine Hat News on May 8th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews RCMP officers in Oyen tracked a suspect in an online exploitation case to Toronto where police arrested and charged a suspect, it was announced Wednesday. Mounties at the Alberta detachment said a complaint was received in late 2024 that a youth had fallen victim to extortion, and a subsequent investigation included warrants to obtain ... Read More »

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Brooks Farmers Market has big plans for opening day

By Medicine Hat News on May 7th, 2025

@MedicineHatNews The Brooks Farmers Market will launch its largest opening day on June 7 with a street fair following the parade that opens rodeo weekend in that city. The “Kickoff Market” will take over the route from about 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. after floats and entries pass through the city centre. Organizers are promising ... Read More »

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Cypress County approves 2.5% property tax increase

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 7th, 2025

asmith@medicinehatnews.com Cypress County residents will see their property taxes increase by 2.5 per cent after council approved the new on Tuesday. The higher rate takes into account inflation after administration was directed in mid-April to prepare a bylaw with rates adjusted according to changes in the Consumer Price Index. It was explained during the council ... Read More »

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