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Palliative program director didn’t know about closure
By Gillian Slade on October 28th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The decision to close the palliative care wing at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital came as a shock to the director of the program. “All I know about this is what I’ve heard through the grapevine and read in the paper,” Dr. Josh Foley, director of the palliative care program, told the News. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP leader will be chosen Saturday
By Gillian Slade on October 28th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade By late Saturday afternoon a leader for the United Conservative Party will have been elected hoping to forge a path that leads to winning the next provincial election. Not all party members are on board though. Bill Grady, a former president of the local riding for the Progressive Conservative party, which was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Turnbull will return to utility committee
By Collin Gallant on October 28th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant One of the most vocal critics of the city’s response to low natural gas prices years ago is set to become head of the City of Medicine Hat’s utility committee. Phil Turnbull resigned from the same committee in 2013 saying “hope isn’t a strategy,” and waged a mayoral campaign against then energy committee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire on Bridge Street deemed suspicious, woman injured
By Jeremy Appel on October 28th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Police are investigating “certain suspicious circumstances” in Friday’s Bridge Street fire that led to a woman’s hospitalization. “There was an adult female who removed herself from the residence and did have some significant burns to her,” said MHPS S-Sgt. Mark Fentiman. “We’ve got some investigating to do if something was done purposefully ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Masterpiece ready to welcome guests
By Gillian Slade on October 28th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade It is only 18 months since the official ground-breaking ceremony for Masterpiece Southlands Meadow seniors’ complex, and the first resident will be moving in Monday. “It’s the best project I’ve been involved in. It exceeds my expectations,” said Tim Garforth-Bles, president and CEO Masterpiece Care Corp. “It is under budget and took ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tale of a Town to be in Medicine Hat on Nov. 3
By Jeremy Appel on October 28th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Tale of a Town, a cross-country multimedia theatre performance is making its way to the Esplanade on Nov. 3, the only Albertan date on its current tour. The show, which has been in the works for four years, depicts stories from each Canadian province and territory, incorporating local performers. Lisa Marie DiLiberto, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat full of spooky stories
By Tim Kalinowski on October 28th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Medicine Hat has many ghost stories associated with its history, and paranormal writer Hammerson Peters, best known for his book “Mysteries of Canada: Oak Island,” has delved into many over the years. “Medicine Hat has its fair share of ghost stories,” confirms Peters. “Depending on who you talk to, the town was named ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Most popular local stories Oct. 20-26
By Medicine Hat News on October 27th, 2017
James Hargrave’s life touched and inspired many people and just as many wanted to know about Hargrave and pay their respects to the man. Beyond our Hargrave stories, continuing coverage of the fire and its aftermath and a pair of bank robberies in the Hat attracted readers. Below are the most popular local stories from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One sent to hospital after Cameron Road basement fire
By Collin Gallant on October 27th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A Medicine Hat male was sent to hospital following a basement fire on Cameron Road on Thursday morning. Fire crews from three stations were dispatched to the address shortly after 9 a.m., arriving just as the resident was coming out, said deputy fire chief Lance Purcell. He said a fire in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local public schools rank well below provincial academic average
By Tim Kalinowski on October 27th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Medicine Hat’s public schools rank significantly below the provincial average in most academic measures, according to the province’s accountability pillars. The pillars rate school divisions’ success yearly based on a number of factors. These details were included in a report tabled by SD76 assistant superintendent Corey Sadlemeyer at the public meeting on Oct. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic board trustees take oath of office
By Tim Kalinowski on October 27th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education’s newly-elected trustees took the oath of office at Wednesday’s organizational meeting. Surrounded by smiling family members in MHCBE’s tight-spaced boardroom, two new trustees, Kathy Glasgo and David Leahy, were joined by returning trustees Dick Mastel, Robert Risling and Peter Grad in placing one hand on the ... Read More »
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