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Trial dates set for last of three pharmacists facing fraud
By Peggy Revell on September 6th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell A multi-day trial will run from March into April for one of three local pharmacists facing charges of fraud and theft over $5,000. Defence counsel for Robert Stadnyk appeared in Medicine Hat Court Tuesday to officially set a trial date for Mar. 26-29, and April 5 and 6. A not-guilty plea had been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province buys local apartment building for Housing First initiative
By Collin Gallant on September 6th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat Community Housing now has a 15-unit apartment building to provide supportive housing thanks to a purchase of a local complex by the Province of Alberta. The initiative was highlighted on the society’s wishlist during a spring update. Homeless and housing manager Jaime Rogers told an audience the next step would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Street safety emphasized for the first week of school
By Tim Kalinowski on September 6th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal School crossing guards and community safety officials were out in full force Tuesday morning for the first day back at school. At Ross Glen School, kids accompanied by parents or guardians eagerly and nervously made their ways toward the front doors as Medicine Hat police officers stood watch nearby. Sgt. Clarke White of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police, AMA patrollers get safety message out on first day of school
By Tim Kalinowski on September 5th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal School crossing guards and community safety officials were out in full force this morning for the first day of school. At Ross Glen School as kids, accompanied by their parents or guardians, eagerly and nervously made their ways toward the front doors, Medicine Hat police officers stood watch nearby. Sgt. Clarke White of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stories and history all a part of collecting antiques
By Mo Cranker on September 5th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnewws.com @MHNmocranker For some, collecting things is a fun hobby. For others, it is a way of life. For Hatter Tony Schlachter, collecting antiques is just something he has always done. “I can’t remember when I exactly started this, but that’s probably because I’ve always liked to collect,” said Schlachter. “Over the years I’ve just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown church parkade gets artistic facelift
By Mo Cranker on September 5th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker A downtown parkade got a major face lift with a giant graffiti mural. GX Dance Studio owners, with the permission St. Barnabas Anglican Church, hired two graffiti artists and gave them a weekend to cover the church’s parkade in spray-painted graffiti. “We just wanted to do something a bit different,” said Aaron Melanson, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public invited to attend upcoming ‘dementia’ support discussions
By Gillian Slade on September 5th, 2017
Medicine Hat News If you or a loved one is dealing with a diagnosis of dementia you are invited to an informal gathering with others in the same position. On Sept. 8, Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4, at the Station Cafe on 2nd Street, from 6:30 p.m. to 8: 30 p.m. the local ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS says various recycling initiatives in place at hospital
By Gillian Slade on September 5th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A comment submitted for publication in the News ‘Ticked Off and Tickled Pink’ section questioned whether Medicine Hat Regional Hospital (MHRH) is doing any recycling. Alberta Health Services (AHS) says is committed to responsible and sustainable waste management and recognizes the importance of developing an effective and integrated system to reduce our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Sept. 5-10
By Medicine Hat News on September 5th, 2017
Sept. 5 — Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 5 — Travelogue: South Africa and Zambia, MH PublicLibrary, 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 6 — Alberta Party AGMs for both Medicine Hat and Cypress- Medicine Hat constituencies, Cypress Centre, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 6 — Travelogue: Japan, MHPublic Library, 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 7 — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic division excited for new school year
By Tim Kalinowski on September 5th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Medicine Hat’s Catholic Board of Education is looking forward to a busy and challenging year ahead when classes commence next Tuesday, says superintendent Joe Colistro. “A new school year brings opportunities,” he says. “We have a lot of opportunities presented to us. We are going to be opening the new school with St. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fighting for every second
By Tim Kalinowski on September 5th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal A few months back Tanya Ellis’ nearly two-year cancer fight took a drastic turn when she was told by doctors her cancer had spread. A 42-year-old mother of two, Ellis has been public with her struggle with Stage 4 colon cancer in her social media feeds throughout her illness. A few weeks back ... Read More »
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