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AHS offers health advice for smoky days
By medicinehatnews on May 31st, 2019
As a veil of smoke cloaked Medicine Hat and a large portion of the province Friday provoking a special air quality advisory and Alberta Health Services (AHS) warning of the possible health implications. Individuals may experience symptoms such as increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath. Children, seniors, and those with cardiovascular or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local KidSport will benefit from province-wide partnership with Pembina Pipeline
By Medicine Hat News on May 31st, 2019
Medicine Hat and Redcliff KidSport will be receiving $4,500 over the next three years as part of a $450,000 provincial partnership with Pembima Pipeline Corporation. KidSport estimates this partnership will result in 1,800 kids across the province to participate in athletics. The other chapters that will receive funding from Pembina include Calgary, Edmonton, Lac la ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Time added on for jail no-show, will now serve straight sentence
By JEREMY APPEL on May 31st, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A man who twice failed to show up to his intermittent jail sentence for his role in a case of unlawful confinement has been sentenced to an additional 37 days in custody. “I just want to get this all done and over with,” said Matthew Babitzke, 30, who was previously sentenced to six months ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province orders review of Alberta Health Services
By Medicine Hat News on May 31st, 2019
The provincial government has officially announced a performance review of Alberta Health Services to find efficiencies across the health system. A request for proposals has been posted in this regard, a government press release stated Thursday. The review will include a comprehensive examination of the structure and organization of AHS, an evaluation of all its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TSG Insurance sold to BrokerLink
By Medicine Hat News on May 31st, 2019
Local insurance agency TSG has been sold to a national operator BrokerLink, that company announced on Thursday. The Medicine Hat office and staff will remain in place as BrokerLink, one of Canada’s largest property and casualty brokerages, takes over. Thomson Schindle Green Insurance & Financial Services Ltd., was established in 1985 in Medicine Hat and ... Read More »
1 responseIrvine students pay visit to seniors with horse in tow
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 31st, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade It was straight from the horse’s mouth for seniors at River Ridge retirement residence on Thursday afternoon. A beautiful horse arrived with many students from Irvine School to mingle with seniors and interact with Seth the 13-year-old horse and a dog named Hendrix. “Studies show our mood increases for the better when we’re around ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS, MHPS team up to educate youth and parents on dangers of vaping
By JEREMY APPEL on May 30th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Alberta Health Service and the Medicine Hat police are teaming up to let youth and their parents know that vaping isn’t a healthy alternative to smoking. “What we want the public to know is that it may be considered less harmful, but it doesn’t mean it’s harmless,” said Michelle Sauve, a tobacco reduction counsellor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Running track at Hat High should be ready for the fall
By JEREMY APPEL on May 30th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The final phase of renovations for Hat High’s running track is underway and slated for completion in time for the 2019-2020 school year. Principal Boris Grisonich says the upgraded track has been in the works since the school’s 2017 modernization, which included a reconfigured gymnasium. “That was part of the plan of having the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fatally injured pronghorn mom’s fawn saved
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 30th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A pronghorn fawn is alive and well thanks to the skills and quick thinking of a local fish and wildlife officer and a rancher. Tyrel Pahl, rancher, was driving on Highway 41A early Tuesday when he noticed a pronghorn that had obviously been hit by a vehicle. “I know it is time for them ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local chamber of commerce named the best of its Alberta class
By medicinehatnews on May 28th, 2019
The local chamber of commerce has been honoured as the best in class in the province. The announcement was made at the Alberta Chambers of Commerce annual general meeting and policy session in Camrose on the weekend. The Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce received the 2018 Chamber of the Year Award among the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brain Injury Relearning Services hosting open house as part of awareness month
By Medicine Hat News on May 28th, 2019
In recognition of national brain injury awareness month the local organization, Brain Injury Relearning Services (BIRS), is hosting an open house the public is welcome to attend, especially those living with a brain injury and their families and caregivers. It takes place Monday, June 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 856 Allowance Ave. ... Read More »
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