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Green Party candidate hopes to drive conversation about democracy
By Collin Gallant on April 22nd, 2025
@@CollinGallant Andy Shadrack is not confident that as an out-of-province Green Party candidate he will win a seat in Parliament for one of the most conservative ridings in the country. But the B.C.-based retired college instructor said he joined the rase to discuss strengthening the democratic process to face a sovereignty challenge from U.S. President ... Read More »
1 responseRCMP reminding motorists to move for active emergency vehicles
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 22nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com RCMP have released a public service announcement reminding drivers they need to move over and make a clear road available for police and first-responder vehicles travelling with their emergency equipment activated. Police say recently first responders have been experiencing an increase in drivers not pulling over for vehicles with active lights and sirens, causing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friends of Medicare joins push for improvement of Alberta’s home care
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 22nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Friends of Medicare is joining with activists within the disability community and calling on the UCP government to improve home care. “In the past year, Albertans have received little information from the provincial government as to the future of our home-care system,” says FoM. “Instead, we have seen the unveiling of an entirely new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Give Life Alberta’ flag will fly to honour those whose organs save lives
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 22nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com As a tribute to those in Alberta who have given the gift of life to others, the Give Life Alberta flag will be raised at the University of Alberta Hospital for two weeks every year. The two weeks include National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week, which is this week, and Living Donation Week, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province boosts film sector with new investment in Budget 2025
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 22nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Alberta may not have the rolling Hollywood Hills, but the province has been gaining momentum as an exceptional filming destination within the industry. Last week the UCP said its Budget 2025 will invest $8 million in the Alberta Media Fund to support the province’s creative sectors that generate more than $35 million in spending ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utility commodity rates could see some growth in 2026
By Medicine Hat News on April 22nd, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Gas and power commodity rates are hovering around historic lows, but could rise slightly in 2026 as export and other development in Western Canada proceeds, City of Medicine Hat energy officials said last week. A regular commodity update to the committee overseeing the utility division states long-depressed natural gas spot prices sit at $2.11 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith in Japan and South Korea to meet with officials and stakeholders
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 22nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Premier Danielle Smith is travelling today to Seoul in South Korea after attending a bilateral meeting and luncheon with the Governor of Gangwon State during a nine-day trip to Asia to meet with government officials, importers and energy and agricultural sector leaders. “I will be taking this opportunity to strengthen the mutually beneficial ties ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local Victim Assistance Unit: 15,000 volunteer hours and two very special pups
By BRENDAN MILLER on April 22nd, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Members sitting on the Medicine Hat Police Commission heard last year that the city’s Victims Assistance Support unit opened more than 1,200 new files and supported more than 1,000 individuals who suffered trauma due to criminal activities, and learned how many hours of work goes into each individual case. The unit ensures victims of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council’s plan for special meetings add to busy spring
By Collin Gallant on April 22nd, 2025
@@CollinGallant City council is about to enter a marathon stretch this spring as it tackles a long agenda tonight and plans for four special sittings over the next two months. Among the high-profile items on tonight’s Medicine Hat city council regular meeting are the first presentation on the 2025 property tax rates, an information item ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic schools thank their many volunteers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 22nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Next week Catholic schools in Medicine Hat will be extending their gratitude to school volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Throughout the week the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education is reminding students to take some time and thank all the volunteers who contribute to schools by helping in classrooms, organizing events, coaching teams, distributing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More measles cases confirmed as Immunization Awareness Week arrives
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 19th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With Immunization Awareness Week beginning Monday and ongoing cases of measles present in the province, Alberta Health Services issued a statement encouraging residents to get immunized. “With measles cases identified in Alberta, the best protection is to ensure you are up to date with your immunizations,” said AHS. “The MMR-Var vaccine is given as ... Read More »
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