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Exploration division gains, for once
By Collin Gallant on September 21st, 2017
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant For the first time in five years, the city’s energy exploration division is budgeted to gain in value over the course of the year, but it’s largely on paper and due to addition by subtraction. Mid-year financial statements presented Tuesday show that net earnings for Natural Gas and Petroleum Resources division could be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Motz hosting town hall to discuss proposed tax changes
By Gillian Slade on September 21st, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade MP Glen Motz is hosting a townhall meeting Friday regarding federal tax changes — aimed at closing certain loopholes — which critics say will affect farmers and small business in a negative way. “Drastic tax changes proposed by the federal Liberals, which experts say will have a devastating impact on Canadian small ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SARC, MHPS partner for better survivor assistance
By Jeremy Appel on September 21st, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The Sexual Assault Response Committee and Medicine Hat Police Service announced a collaborative project to offer enhanced assistance to adult survivors of sexual assault. The project, which launched in June, was unveiled at police headquarters on Wednesday by SARC executive director Chris Johnson and MHPS Insp. Brent Secondiak. The announcement was also attended ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alzheimer’s Society’s local community organizer to speak at Valleyview today
By Jeremy Appel on September 21st, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel There are certain ways to reduce one’s risk of developing dementia later in life, said Alariss Schmid, who’s speaking at the Valleyview Retirement Residence today for World Alzheimer’s Day. The community organizer for the Medicine Hat wing of the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta and the North West Territories, has delivered 10 talks recently ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire damages Tweed House but not beyond repair
By Collin Gallant on September 20th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A notable home at the bottom of Division Avenue Hill was damaged by fire early on Tuesday morning. The house at 56 Division Ave. S. saw a secondary suite that was still under construction gutted by fire, but officials and the owner say a fire wall and new construction standards kept it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moose sighting closes Police Point
By Peggy Revell on September 20th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Police Point Park has been temporarily closed by the city due to an aggressive moose. The park will remain closed until at least Thursday, with the city advising public to stay away from the area until further notice. The moose in Police Point was the same one sighted mid-Tuesday morning in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused of running bike chop shop heading to trial
By Peggy Revell on September 20th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A Medicine Hat man arrested over allegations of running a bicycle chop shop will be going to trial. Defence counsel for the 34-year-old man entered not-guilty pleas Tuesday, over charges of trafficking stolen property, and possession for the purpose of trafficking stolen property. Guilty pleas were entered though, over charges that Darcy Fischer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ER wait time info now available
By Gillian Slade on September 20th, 2017
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade How long you will have to wait at the emergency department is no longer a guessing game. Alberta Health Services has rolled out a service that tells you in real-time how long your wait is likely to be. On the AHS website you can choose the city and the hospital and then ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monday’s PTHAC meeting will hear from Bassano and District Health Foundation chair, noon to 3 p.m. at Bassano Medical
By Gillian Slade on September 19th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The public is invited to attend the Palliser Triangle Health Advisory Council meeting on Monday in Bassano. The meeting will be held in the Bassano Medical Clinic from noon to 3 p.m. On the agenda to speak is Ron Wickson, chair of the Bassano and District Health Foundation. Katherine Chubbs, chief zone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Country gospel concert Oct. 5 at Lodge
By Gillian Slade on September 19th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A country gospel concert is taking place in Medicine Hat on Oct. 5 at the Medicine Hat Lodge. The concert will feature Generations — a family group that has been performing for years. There is Ruth Seibel on guitar and singing harmony, Danae Tapley on bass guitar and singing harmony with Eve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Palliser Friends of Medicare screening movie tonight at the Medicine Hat Public Library
By Gillian Slade on September 19th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A film and panel discussion about palliative care will be held today at Medicine Hat Public Library at 7 p.m. The event, organized by Palliser Friends of Medicare, will include the screening of a film: Being Mortal — Medicine and What Matters in the End, which is based on a book by ... Read More »
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