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Political leaders discuss health care $
By Gillian Slade on August 1st, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Alberta’s health care budget per capita is more than most provinces, and political leaders are speaking up about the need to address it Costs are higher in part because of the care provided and also because costs are often higher in Alberta, said Premier Rachel Notley. “We need to bring some of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TRY A SPORT, LOVE A SPORT: Family Leisure Centre bringing back Demo Daze
By Jeremy Appel on August 1st, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The Family Leisure Centre is hosting the city’s second Demo Daze on Aug. 11, where Hatters can try out a sport of their choice before making a year-long commitment. The event, which runs 1-4 p.m., will feature demonstrations of various sports and activities offered in the city, after which participants can register. Offerings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City discovers coyote dens, but the animals have moved on
By Gillian Slade on August 1st, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The city has identified two coyote dens in the Connaught area. “Right now we’ve found them to not be active dens, which could possibly mean that the coyotes, the young, no longer require dens and are out doing more hunting,” said Dave Genio, superintendent of parks maintenance. With dens no longer active, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta getting $595M lab building
By Gillian Slade on July 31st, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A provincial laboratory organization, to be a subsidiary of Alberta Health Services, has appointed its first CEO, and its new premises slated for Edmonton will cost nearly $600 million. Alberta Public Labs will deliver all laboratory services for Alberta. The new laboratory hub in Edmonton is being constructed on 5.8 hectares of ... Read More »
1 responsePotential safe consumption neighbours upset
By Gillian Slade on July 31st, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A location for the Medicine Hat supervised consumption site has not been made public but those who believe it will affect them are already expressing concerns. “What many people cannot absorb is that we are allowing criminals to carry illegal drugs to an area and use them in an area that has ... Read More »
1 responseDog park lovers sign petition
By Jeremy Appel on July 31st, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A petition protesting the city’s plan to restrict off-leash dog walking at Kin Coulee Park has already garnered 2,595 signatures, while the manager of parks says it must limit pets roaming to preserve the historical site. The park has been designated as an archeological area since 1984. Torri Zimmerman, who launched the petition, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff RCMP hope photos will help public ID man suspected using stolen cards
By Jeremy Appel on July 31st, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Redcliff RCMP have released surveillance photos of a man suspected of using a debit and credit card reported stolen from a vehicle last month. Staff Sgt. Sean Maxwell says the detachment released the two photos to get the public’s help in identifying the suspect. “When we get stuff like that, if ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brief court date for man facing nine charges, including forcible confinement
By Jeremy Appel on July 31st, 2018
Medicine Hat News A man made a brief appearance Monday at Medicine Hat Provincial Court facing charges of assault, forcible confinement, overcoming resistance through choking, uttering threats, as well as several breaches. Chance Michael Arndt appeared in person, along with defence lawyer Stewart Kennedy, who requested an adjournment to have more time to discuss the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress Hills part of interactive program that ‘game-ifies’ park education
By Jeremy Appel on July 31st, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park is one of 14 provincial parks participating in the Alberta Explorer Campaign this summer. The program, which runs until Oct. 1, uses the Agents of Discovery augmented reality app to help educate visitors on Alberta’s parks. Chris Dodds, interpreter and education co-ordinator at Cypress Hills, describes the campaign as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘The Last Hangman’ tells story of southern Alberta’s 1946 mass hanging
By Mo Cranker on July 31st, 2018
Medicine Hat News A screening of the film ‘The Last Hangman’ will be showing today at the Esplanade, 7 p.m. in the studio theatre. The film was put together by Carla Olson and runs for a little more than an hour. It tells the story of Canada’s second-largest mass hanging, which involved five German prisoners ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Writers club hosting fundraiser in support of the Medicine Hat SPCA
By Mo Cranker on July 31st, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Rhyme and Reason Writers’ Club is holding a fundraiser for the local SPCA, Aug. 10 at Sobeys. The club will be selling books as well as pop and hotdogs, with all proceeds going to the SPCA. A hotdog and drink will cost $2 and books will be sold for ... Read More »
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