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FoM says Alberta’s ‘compassionate care’ plan anything but
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In response to the Government of Alberta’s release on Monday regarding involuntary addiction treatment centres, Friends of Medicare has said there is “nothing compassionate” about the plan. On Monday, the province announced a $180-million investment over three years for two ‘compassionate care centres’, which will be related to upcoming legislation. The legislation in question ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Infrastructure minister quits Smith’s cabinet
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s Minister of Infrastructure Pete Guthrie announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing concerns over the province’s procurement practices. An image of the letter detailing the resignation was posted to the Airdrie-Cochrane MLA’s X account on Tuesday. “In recent months, I have voiced concerns regarding the Government of Alberta’s procurement practices across all departments,” said ... Read More »
1 responseMulti-level task force to tackle social disorder
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 26th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A ‘Task Force’ including local, provincial and federal government officials, police officers, health-care professionals and representatives from several social support groups will gather around the table in March and attempt to tackle ongoing problems surrounding public safety downtown. On a four-item top priority list approved by city council last October, members of council are ... Read More »
1 responseShow Review: MHMT’s comedy of errors masterfully crafted, executed
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Play That Goes Wrong, as presented by Medicine Hat Musical Theatre, proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that even when attempting to play at mediocrity, true talent shines through. The story itself follows an amateur acting troupe throughout a true disaster of their presentation of “The Murder at Haversham Manor,” which has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede unveils its summer of ‘Spirit Untamed’
By BRENDAN MILLER on February 26th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Dust off your boots and start thinking about the summer heat, the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede announced its lineup of events, including the Stampede Night Shows and several returning events. Stampede officials unveiled Tuesday this year’s summer fair poster themed “Spirit Untamed,” with an action photo of a cowboy dismounting a horse that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Free protection identity services offered to anyone impacted by large-scale school cyber incident
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 25th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Both the Medicine Hat Public School Division and the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education are sharing details on free protection and credit-monitoring services available for a large number of Hatters whose student data in PowerSchool was accessed in a widespread cyberattack in January that impacted hundreds of school divisions across North America. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CUPE’s ‘bad-faith’ complaint officially made to Alberta Labour Board
By Medicine Hat News on February 25th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The union representing Medicine Hat’s public school support staff has filed complaints about unfair bargaining and circumventing the bargaining agent. That action, promised by Canadian Union Of Public Employees last week, occurred Monday, according to the Alberta Labour Board. It is already considering an application from Medicine Hat Public School Division to put the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City hands off carbon-capture plans, and costs
By Collin Gallant on February 25th, 2025
@@CollinGallant The city will hand off its plans to study and develop a carbon sequestration hub in southeast Alberta to Imperial Oil – and recuperate most of the costs incurred by the municipality, officials told the News on Monday. The project, dubbed “Clear Horizon,” was first discussed five years ago as a way to help ... Read More »
1 responseSix-part discussion series for parents continues at college theatre
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 25th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The second session of “Navigating the Online World,” a six-part discussion that aims to provide parents tools to limit screen time while raising children in the digital age, will be presented at the Medicine Hat College Theatre on Wednesday evening. The discussion will include members of the Digital Wellness Coalition, along with a panel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monday classes cancelled at St. Francis Xavier following plumbing issue
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 25th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Monday classes were cancelled and students were sent home from St. Francis Xavier School after unexpected issues were reported with the building plumbing, impacting the facility’s overall operations and washrooms. Principal Ryan Irving sent a message to parents Monday asking them to pick up their children from school as soon as possible. “Please know ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than $14K in product collected in drive to end period poverty
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 25th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Skateboard Association’s collaborative campaign to end period poverty in the city may be over for now, but the work continues. Representatives from MHSA, Redcliff Youth Centre and Root Cellar all met Saturday to count the results of the month-long campaign to collect menstrual products for those in need within the city. ... Read More »
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