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Redcliff senior with dementia stuck in care limbo at hospital
By Gillian Slade on November 18th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Being admitted to hospital to treat sepsis has turned into a six-month stay, and there seems to be no end in sight for a Redcliff resident. Eva Fodor, 89, also has dementia, and mentally there has been a significant decline while she waits in hospital for placement in the community, says her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library finishes theatre renovations
By Jeremy Appel on November 18th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel After nearly 10 months of renovations, the Medicine Hat Public Library will be reopening its theatre to the public on Nov. 25. The ribbon-cutting occurs at 1 p.m. and the ceremony includes magician Trevor Moore, a screening of Despicable Me 3 and cake. Mayor Ted Clugston, MLA Drew Barnes and possibly MP Glen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pain clinic closes to new patients
By Gillian Slade on November 17th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The pain clinic at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital is closed to new patients for the foreseeable future, according to a letter from Alberta Health Services obtained by the News. “Our current wait times are anywhere between 18-24-plus months to see new patients as most of our clinic time is spent with follow-up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s Shelter hopes pet walk will bring awareness to the hardships family violence can mean for animals
By Jeremy Appel on November 17th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter is hosting a pet walk Saturday to raise awareness of the effects family violence can have on animals. Judges can consider pets when making an Emergency Protection Order, according to the province’s Protection Against Family Violence Act. Often a pet’s safety serves as a barrier to leaving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Entrepreneurship being promoted at Medicine Hat College this week
By Tim Kalinowski on November 17th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Global Entrepreneurship Week is in full swing at Medicine Hat College this week with demonstrations, motivational speakers and real-world case studies about the power of the entrepreneurial spirit. “We have three events this week,” explains MHC entrepreneurship adviser Christie Dick. “The first was an e-commerce event with Ashley Janssen on Wednesday. She runs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Break-ins at pair of South Railway Street businesses
By Medicine Hat News on November 16th, 2017
Two businesses on South Railways Street were the victims of a break and enter early on the morning of Nov. 16. According to Medicine Hat Police Service, in both cases entry was gained through the front door of the businesses located in the 500 block of the well-travelled street. In one of the instances, those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Condo sewage issue goes to court today
By Collin Gallant on November 16th, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Three local condo associations will ask a judge today to rule whether the City of Medicine Hat is liable for a sewage station that’s been a point of controversy for about a decade. The ownership and operation of the lift station at the River Ridge Condos has been an issue since the association ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moores clothing store on Strachan Road robbed
By Peggy Revell on November 16th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat police are investigating following a robbery Tuesday at a mens’ clothing store in the Strachan Road shopping plaza. Police report that at approximately 8:30 p.m., an unknown male entered Moores clothing at 1948 Strachan Rd., committed a robbery, and then left the store with an undisclosed amount of cash. A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHCBE boasts solid PAT scores across the board
By Tim Kalinowski on November 16th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education tabled Tuesday a report on its excellent 2016/2017 PAT results, and on its success under provincial accountability pillars The report showed results slightly above or at the provincial average in all subject areas at both the Grade 6 and 9 levels when it comes to PAT ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Herald School hosting morning get-together to raise money for family whose son is in Calgary hospital
By Tim Kalinowski on November 16th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Herald School students are holding a “Coffee, Tea or Hot Chocolate” fundraiser for a local family whose child has been hospitalized in the Calgary Children’s Hospital due to the effects of Crohn’s Disease and Allan-Herndon-Dudley syndrome, a rare brain development disorder. A GoFundMe page has also been set up for Grade 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Westminster United to host Poinsettia Tea
By Gillian Slade on November 16th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Just in time for Christmas, the annual Poinsettia Tea event will take place Nov. 25 from 2-3:30 p.m. at Westminister United Church, 101 Sixth St. SE, Medicine Hat. The Poinsettia Tea includes a bake sale with craft and jewellery tables as well. The entrance fee is $5 per person... Read More »
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