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Constant vandalism, theft force the POST to change donation policy
By Mo Cranker on August 6th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker It is quite often that a select few people will ruin something good for everyone else. That’s exactly what has happened with the POST’s donation policy. “We originally built the bins outside of our store because of the weather, as well as theft,” said programs manager for Canadian Mental health Alberta Southeast Region Jason ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A taste of the big leagues
By Mo Cranker on August 6th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker A former Hatter and McCoy graduate has gotten a taste of one of the biggest stages in North America. Fiona Chisholm, who graduated from McCoy in 2008, has now had two chances to play the French horn in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, one of the top professional orchestras in the world. “It was fantastic, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pet photo shoot to support Cleo’s Karma Canine Rescue being held Saturday at Kin Coulee
By Mo Cranker on August 6th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker A local photographer has decided to use her talents to help out a southeast-Alberta based dog rescue organization. Jenn Galloway, owner of A Day in the Life Photography, is inviting Hatters and their pets down to the bandshell at Kin Coulee Park on Saturday from 9-11 a.m. to get a professionally-taken portrait of their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Area will receive $3-million to fun water projects
By Mo Cranker on August 5th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Seven water and wastewater projects in the Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner riding, are receiving more than $3-million in federal government funding under the Canada-Alberta Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF) agreement. County of Warner will receive $183,000 for treated storage and $157,500 for distribution upgrades. The county of Cardston will get $1,050,000 for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Long weekend walk-in clinic hours
By Mo Cranker on August 5th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The News was able to confirm the opening hours of three walk-in-clinics on Monday, Heritage Day. — Carry Drive, 137-116 Carry Drive, 403-502-8926, open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Crescent Heights Medical Clinic 49 Eighth Street N.W., 403-528-3565,open 9 a.m. to noon — Jacaranda Medical Clinic, Medicine Hat Mall, 403-502-1465 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City notebook: How rare are wage freezes?
By Mo Cranker on August 5th, 2017
Is it too early to say summer is dwindling away? August is dog days for news items of interest, but several council members say they are confident that they expect at least one outstanding labour contract to come soon before them for a ratification vote. After happily stamping one-year wage freezes with largest union, CUPE, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Study will look at low-income seniors and how they pay their bills
By Mo Cranker on August 5th, 2017
Medicine Hat News An Alberta study aims to determine whether some seniors who are unable to afford prescription medication is resulting in more heart attacks, strokes and other chronic ailments. The University of Calgary’s three-year study will look at whether low-income seniors are struggling to pay insurance co-payments and whether free preventative medications and/or personalized ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First stone at war monument to be placed Tuesday
By Mo Cranker on August 5th, 2017
The first stone for a monument to commemorate First World War military units from Medicine Hat will be laid in a ceremony on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. The monument on the slope above Third Street N.W., next to the Trans-Canada Highway, will honour the Third Canadian Mounted Rifles and the 175th Infantry Battalion. They were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local unemployment rate continues to decline
By Mo Cranker on August 5th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Unemployment continues to drop in Southern Alberta, with the rate in the local region now sitting firmly at pre-recession levels. Statistics Canada said Friday that the jobless rate in Medicine Hat sat at 4.1 per cent — its lowest level in two-years and nearly half of what it was during the height ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local real estate continues upward trend
By Mo Cranker on August 5th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The local real estate continue to track upwards, with local industry officials downplaying worries that a rise in borrowing costs may dampen it. “We’ve had a really active market and it’s healthy in that we have new listings replacing what’s been sold,” said Brooklyn Kalista, the president of the Medicine Hat Real ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dinosaur digging near Hilda
By Mo Cranker on August 5th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Sunrise near Hilda. The red sun hangs through hazy clouds and lark sparrows are starting to sing. In a local farmyard surrounded by sunflower fields a small group of paleontologists stir in their camp. Today is supposed to be the big day when five years of hard work and effort pay off ... Read More »
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