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Christmas season in full swing at Webster Niblock
By Tim Kalinowski on December 1st, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Webster Niblock School is in the Christmas spirit with a couple of community efforts designed to help those in need this holiday season. Not only is the school hosting its annual Grade 1 Canadian Tire money drive, it is also trying to help the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter and Medicine Hat and District ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RBC upping its commitment to MHC entrepreneurs
By Tim Kalinowski on December 1st, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Royal Bank of Canada is increasing its commitment to local youth entrepreneurship by donating $47,500 to Medicine Hat College’s Entrepreneur Development Centre. The funds will go toward growing and sustaining activities including the Start-up Company Seminar Series and the Student Start-up Company Pitch Competition. MHC manager of business development Tracy Stroud ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawyer’s request for lengthy assault trial delay refused by local judge
By Peggy Revell on December 1st, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell It was almost deja-vu Wednesday as a Medicine Hat judge refused to allow a brief trial for assault to be pushed off for more than a year at the request of Calgary defence counsel. “This is ridiculous,” said Judge Ted Fisher, as a local agent appeared in court on behalf of the lawyer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family of man who committed suicide in hospital wants improvements made
By Gillian Slade on December 1st, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The family of a man who took his own life in 2013 while in the hospital’s psychiatric ward wants improvements in reaction to mental illness, and they are seeking the public’s assistance with their legal costs. A report following an inquiry into the death of Glenn Piche while in Medicine Hat Regional ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Helipad at hospital still non-operational
By Gillian Slade on November 30th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A helipad on the roof of the new hospital wing continues to be non-operational awaiting Transport Canada compliance and authorization. Exactly a year ago, Nov. 30, 2016, a spokesperson for Alberta Infrastructure said the department was working with Transport Canada through the approval process. The plan was to ensure the heliport was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hospital access narrows with broken door
By Gillian Slade on November 30th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The revolving door entrance to the new wing of the hospital has been barricaded and there are also some issues of accessibility with the other doors at the entrance, it emerged at the Palliser Triangle Health Advisory Council meeting Monday. Repairs to the revolving door have started and are expected to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lab appointments can be booked online, says Alberta Health Services
By Gillian Slade on November 30th, 2017
Medicine Hat News It is now possible to book a laboratory appointment online or by telephone, Alberta Health Services has announced. To book an appointment at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital collection site, 666 Fifth St. SW, or the Medicine Hat collection site, #1 – 44 Carry Dr., you can visit: ahs.ca/labsouth or call the central ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge offers to cut holiday short to hold trial of two pharmacists
By Peggy Revell on November 30th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Caught between witnesses testifying by videoconference and the constitutional right to a timely trial, a local judge said he’ll rearrange his schedule in April if needed to run the trial of two Medicine Hat pharmacists charged with fraud and theft over $5,000. This came as the specialized prosecutor for economic crime out of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation dishes out $131K in fall grants at Tuesday event
By Peggy Revell on November 30th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A number of local organizations were given funding boosts and recognized at the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta annual Chair’s Reception Tuesday. “All of the grants and scholarships that are awarded this fall will have an impact, improving the quality of life for people in southeastern Alberta,” said Grants Committee chair Darren ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC Jingle and Mingle event will support Rattlers athletes
By Tim Kalinowski on November 30th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Medicine Hat College’s “Jingle and Mingle” gala event on Dec. 2 will help support Rattlers players in all sports to get the most out of their education, says MHC manager of fund development Jennifer Kerslake. “The intention of “Jingle and Mingle” is to fundraise for Rattlers athletic scholarships,” Kerslake states. “The Rattlers as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man pleads guilty to criminally harassing ex-girlfriend over months-long period
By Peggy Revell on November 30th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A 39-year-old local man pled guilty Wednesday to mischief and criminal harassment directed toward an ex-girlfriend that lasted for months. Sentencing for the man, who won’t be identified to protect the identity of the victim, has been adjourned to March 7 to ensure a presentencing report and risk assessment can be completed ... Read More »
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