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Kids don pink in stand against bullies
By Peggy Revell on March 1st, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell It was a sea of pink across Medicine Hat as schools, organizations and businesses once again got on board for Pink Shirt Day. “I love pink shirt day … I’m really glad people do this,” said Grade 6 Crestwood student Halle Noon, who said she has experienced bullying. “It’s awesome people support this.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC fair puts job seekers with job providers
By Collin Gallant on March 1st, 2018
Medicine Hat News Hundreds of students and job seekers connected with employers and skills training providers at Wednesday’s job fair held at Medicine Hat College. Kathy Acton of Action Environmental says attendees she spoke to were a good mix and eager to learn about opportunities or seek out advice about qualifications. “It’s been about 50-50 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge OD spike watched closely in the Hat
By Gillian Slade on March 1st, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The significant spike in illicit drug overdoses in Lethbridge has not reached Medicine Hat — yet. There is no way to predict that it will or when, said Insp. Tim McGough, Medicine Hat Police Service. Lethbridge recently experienced its largest spike in overdoses — 16 cases — ever recorded in a 24-hour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Decision on guilty pleas for man facing drug charges to be March 12
By Peggy Revell on March 1st, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell The decision on whether guilty pleas entered by a 53-year-old man to serious drug trafficking charges can be revoked has been pushed back to March 12. Judge Eric Brooks was originally slated to give his decision on Wednesday, but refused to do so — stating some information included in written submissions by defence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One door closes, another opens up
By Collin Gallant on March 1st, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A provincial diversification grant lost by one local company, but won by a major pipeline company to build a chemical plant near Edmonton, will result in a knock-on investment of $120 million north of Medicine Hat. Pembina Pipelines announced last week in its year-end report its board has approved a 30,000 barrel per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New fee deal with pharmacists will save province $150M over two years
By Gillian Slade on March 1st, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Changes to the fee schedule agreement with Alberta’s pharmacists will save $150 million over the next two years, Alberta Health announced Wednesday. Without the new agreement, pharmacy compensation was expected to increase by 12.3 per cent in the next two years. The new schedule reduces growth to 4.3 per cent over two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter faces 17 charges of breaking and entering and dangerous driving, evading police
By Medicine Hat News on February 28th, 2018
A Medicine Hat man faces 17 charges of breaking and entering and evading arrest after he was captured on Tuesday by RCMP from Redcliff. Randy Yaholnistky, 29, also faces counts of possessing stolen property, mischief, fleeing from police, breaking bail conditions and driving while disqualified and dangerous driving. The man is in custody and is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teenager charged with weekend stabbing at Vauxhall house party
By Medicine Hat News on February 28th, 2018
A teenager has been charged with stabbing another male at a house party in Vauxhall over the weekend, RCMP in that town announced on Wednesday morning. Authorities say they were called to the scene at 4:45 a.m. on Saturday and found that one male had suffered a single, non-life-threatening stab wound. He was transported to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City still seeking ways to close budget gap
By Collin Gallant on February 28th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant As most Canadians were awaiting the federal budget announcement in Ottawa on Tuesday, city administrators were outlining how they’ll build the next municipal one to further close a multi-million-dollar revenue gap. “Financially Fit for the Future” is a 10-year-plan launched in the 2017 and 2018 city budget. It originally aimed to find $23 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several properties could reach tax auction
By Collin Gallant on February 28th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A derelict building on Bridge Street and an auto wreckers partially damaged by fire late last year are among 18 properties that could go to tax auction in March. Tuesday’s meeting of corporate services committee was slated to accept this year’s list of properties to go to tax auction next month. It is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Covenant Health honoured with trio of accolades
By Gillian Slade on February 28th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Covenant Health’s St. Joseph’s Home has been recognized as one of Alberta’s Top 70 Employers, one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures and one of this year’s World’s Most Ethical Companies¨, Covenant Health announced in a press release this week. “We are always honoured to receive these recognitions,” said Patrick Dumelie, ... Read More »
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