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STI figures raise concerns, Alberta increasing testing
By Gillian Slade on November 15th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The Alberta government has announced increased testing for sexually transmitted infections, as well as efforts to raise awareness of safe-sex practices after continued outbreaks of infectious syphilis and gonorrhea. There have been six cases of congenital syphilis reported in Alberta this year. “We are very concerned that syphilis and gonorrhea rates continue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seven cases of West Nile confirmed in 2017
By Gillian Slade on November 15th, 2017
Medicine Hat News There have been seven cases of West Nile virus confirmed in the province with four of those in the Alberta Health Services’ south zone, which includes Medicine Hat. Of the seven cases reported, one was the neurological type and the other six non-neurological. Those with West Nile non-neurological syndrome may experience fever, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in home invasion, 37-year-old briefly in court
By Peggy Revell on November 15th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A 37-year-old Hatter charged in connection to a home invasion and assault made a brief court appearance Tuesday, adjourning his matters to Nov. 29. The man was arrested Nov. 10 by city police after the execution of two search warrants in connection to an Oct. 28 home invasion on Southview Drive. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pharmacists to do an assessment of anyone looking for opioids
By Gillian Slade on November 15th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade New guidelines for pharmacists dispensing an opioid medication were introduced Oct. 1. The pharmacist must now complete a thorough assessment of the person with an opioid prescription or if they are buying an exempted codeine product that does not require a prescription. “We expect a pharmacist no mater what the prescription is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitla windfarm takes step toward reality
By Collin Gallant on November 15th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A potential major windfarm near Whitla is moving toward the next step of regulatory approval. Edmonton-based Capital Power is proposing to build a 300-megawatt windfarm in two phases on land about 50 kilometres southwest of Medicine Hat. It has said it would bid the project into a renewable energy supply auction that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whooping cough confirmed at Crescent Heights High School
By Medicine Hat News on November 14th, 2017
Alberta Health Services has confirmed a case of whooping cough at Crescent Heights High School. The school posted a note to staff, parents and guardians on its website Tuesday that included a letter from Lizette Elumir, south zone medical officer of health for Alberta Health Services. The letter (which can be read in full below) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charges laid in Southview break in and assault
By Medicine Hat News on November 14th, 2017
A Medicine Hat man has been charged in connection to a home invasion and assault which happened in late October on Southview Drive. The victim of the assault remains in hospital. Darren George Brooks, 37, is charged with break and enter, aggravated assault, uttering threats, unauthorized possession of a firearm and unsafe storage of a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chomistek named Miss Rodeo Canada
By Mo Cranker on November 13th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat’s Brittney Chomistek has been named Miss Rodeo Canada, according to the contest’s Facebook page. This will be the second consecutive year that a Medicine Hat representative will have won the award, with Ali Mullin winning last year. More to come.. Full Story Chomistek named Miss Rodeo Canada... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Valk gets first NHL call-up
By Mo Cranker on November 13th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat’s Curtis Valk has gotten his first NHL call-up, according to multiple tweets out of South Florida. The 24-year-old Medicine Hat native was signed by the Florida Panthers this offseason after spending three in the Vancouver Canucks organization. FULL STORY: From Tiger to Panther Valk has posted 15 points in 16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Nov. 13-19
By Medicine Hat News on November 13th, 2017
Nov. 13 — Games in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 13 — Learn Mahjong, MHPublic Library, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 13 — Tween Night: Creative Crafts, MH Public Library, 7-8:30 p.m., (ages 10-12) Nov. 14 — Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 14 — Stephen Leacock Festival: “Dr. Leacock, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Talking their way to victory
By Jeremy Appel on November 13th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Alastair Linds of Calgary reigned victorious at the Toastmasters District 42 Humorous Speech Contest on Saturday at the Clarion Hotel. “I still am dumbstruck,” said Linds in the immediate aftermath of his win. “I’m at a loss for words right now. I never really thought I’d get this far. “I’ve only been a ... Read More »
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