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Co-op officially re-opens Northlands store
By Tim Kalinowski on November 18th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal South Country Co-op held a grand celebration Friday to mark the official re-opening of its Northlands food store. In a ceremony that included speeches from dignitaries, a celebratory cake and a formal ribbon-cutting, Co-op employees, local contractors and municipal officials expressed their pride in a great local company which continues to invest in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC alumnus makes it big
By Tim Kalinowski on November 18th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Medicine Hat College alumnus Victoria Brilz spoke in the MHC Makerspace Friday to help mark Global Entrepreneurship Week. Brilz co-founded Dynastream Innovations, a sports technology company, which became the first to sign a co-branding deal with Nike for its revolutionary footpod. “You don’t knock at the front door of a company like Nike ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!George Davison students wrap up Bullying Awareness Week with challenge of kindness
By Tim Kalinowski on November 18th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal George Davison School students wrapped up Bullying Awareness Week activities with a heartfelt rally for world peace on Friday. Students brought attention each day throughout the week to different social issues and problems by wearing specific colours. On Monday, students wore blue to bring attention to diabetes and other disabilities people have in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One day not enough to honour children, MHECC says
By Jeremy Appel on November 18th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Medicine Hat Early Childhood Coalition is using several days next week to honour National Child’s Day, which falls on Monday. Whereas in previous years MHECC has hosted an event only on the actual day, they decided to expand it this year, with a focus on a child’s right to be safe. “What’s happened ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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