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New executive director at Medalta
By Peggy Revell on December 29th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Medalta has announced the hiring of a new executive director Thursday, welcoming a longtime employee and supporter to the position. “The board of the Friends of Medalta Society is very pleased that Aaron Nelson has accepted the position as executive director,” said Linda Rossler, chair of the Friends of Medalta Society in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Opposing politicians have criticisms for NDP dementia strategy
By Gillian Slade on December 29th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A dementia strategy recently announced by Minister of Health Sarah Hoffman lacks key ingredients, say some opposing politicians. “At the very best it is a plan to make a plan,” said Greg Clark, caucus leader for the Alberta Party. Hoffman says the plan includes understanding the impact of dementia and working toward ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public invited to FLC for annual New Year’s Eve Fest
By Peggy Revell on December 28th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Families are once again invited to ring in the new year as the Family Leisure Centre hosts its annual New Year’s Eve Fest. The event has grown in size each year, with admission costing only $2 per person, with each admission receiving a free snack while supplies last. Events throughout the day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Extreme conditions add significant danger to driving
By Tim Kalinowski on December 28th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal In general, drivers have been mindful of the extremely cold weather and icy conditions the past few days, says Sgt. Chris Wyrostock of the Medicine Hat Police Service Traffic Safety Unit, and there have been few collisions or serious incidents. “Most people are taking the weather into account when they are out and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire fatalities spike at this time of year
By Gillian Slade on December 28th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Fire-related deaths double in Alberta during the holiday season, says the provincial government. Two of the most common triggers for fires are real Christmas trees and candles, said Brian Webster, deputy fire chief Medicine Hat Fire Service. You have no way of knowing, in most cases, when your fresh Christmas tree was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Extreme cold warning issued
By Peggy Revell on December 27th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for Medicine Hat and southern Alberta, with low temperatures expected to continue until the end of the week. The warning was issued at 11 a.m., Tuesday morning and was continued overnight. Warnings are issued when very cold temperatures or wind chill creates an elevated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s books in great shape, according to audit comte. chair
By Collin Gallant on December 26th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The city’s books are in great shape, according to a commercial banker who was returned to council during this fall’s elections. Coun. Darren Hirsch chairs council’s audit committee and commented on the city’s most recent financial update, received by council at it’s late December meeting. “Having had time to digest the details, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat News Holiday schedule
By Medicine Hat News on December 23rd, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat News will not publish a newspaper on Monday, Dec. 25, due to the celebration of Christmas. Regular publication will resume on Tuesday, Dec. 26. The newspaper office will be closed on both Dec. 25 and 26, with regular office hours resuming on Wednesday, Dec. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City grapples with looming legal pot
By Collin Gallant on December 23rd, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat is preparing for the Canada-wide legalization of marijuana in 2018, but in the absence of final rules from other levels of government, local regulations remain a work in progress, officials said this week. “It is a big cumbersome process, and we’re on track to be ready for July, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another six Albertans dead from flu
By Gillian Slade on December 23rd, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Another six flu-related deaths have been reported this week, bringing the total this season to 19, with two in the south zone, according to the latest statistics provided by Alberta Health Services. The total number of laboratory-confirmed influenza A and influenza B cases increased from 2,478 a week ago to 3,355 this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police warn public of ‘gifting circle’ scam
By Collin Gallant on December 23rd, 2017
Medicine Hat News Police are warning residents that a so-called “gifting circle” operating in the city is too good to be true. The Medicine Hat Police Service said Friday that the scam operates when a recruiter solicits a $5,000 donation from eight people, then asks each of them to recruit eight other donors, and so ... Read More »
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