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Confirmed cases of influenza in Alberta triples last season
By Gillian Slade on December 2nd, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade There have been 1,147 laboratory-confirmed cases of flu this season in Alberta, compared to just 374 last year at this stage. There have been 59 cases this year in the south zone, compared to 44 last year. These numbers include the A and B strains of flu. A total of 320 Albertans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family speaks of ongoing pains during trial for man accused in head-on collision
By Peggy Revell on December 1st, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell How a joyful day that included a photoshoot with five generations of family ended in a life-changing collision was heard Thursday, as the trial of a Cypress County man accused of impaired driving and dangerous driving causing bodily harm continued at the Medicine Hat Courthouse. “I saw headlights and there was nothing I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kiwanis Clubs invite Hatters to annual Christmas Dinner
By Medicine Hat News on December 1st, 2017
Medicine Hat News Kiwanis Clubs in Medicine Hat are planning their annual Christmas dinner again and asking anyone who might be alone on Dec. 25 to join them at the Wild Rose Room of Higdon Hall. People who live in Medicine Hat, Redcliff and surrounding district are welcome to attend the free meal, which is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!150 days in jail for woman who stole, pepper-sprayed clerk
By Peggy Revell on December 1st, 2017
Medicine Hat News A Medicine Hat woman was sentenced to 150 days in jail for stealing from a Halloween costume store, and pepper spraying an employee. Bambi Dreaver entered guilty pleas Thursday at the Medicine Hat Courthouse, pleading down from robbery to theft under $5,000, as well as assault with a weapon and possessing a ... 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!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!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!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!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 »
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