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Children and Family Services Ministry says it does provide funding for Medicine Hat’s women’s shelter
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 25th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Office of the Minister of Children and Family Services reached out to the Medicine Hat News to offer a clarification in regards to funding provided to the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society. “Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society receives over $2 million in annual grant funding from Children and Family Services to operate Phoenix ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province appoints Dr. Lyle Oberg to head up patient experience review of health-care system
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 25th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In what it says is an effort to ensure patients have an “integrated, consistent and seamless experience,” Alberta’s government is launching a review of the health-care system. “Albertans expect improved outcomes and performance with a refocused health-care system, which includes being able to access consistent, appropriate and efficient care across multiple sectors,” a release ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Online social media presentation highlights how it affects students
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 25th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com During an hour-long virtual presentation held for parents and caregivers of students, social media expert Madison Cameron told participants that today’s youth are constantly balancing three elements that make up their ‘social cycle’ which can influence how their peers perceive them and how they perceive their peers. Cameron is a youth specialist who works ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local firefighters selected to compete at national and world championships events
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 25th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Six local firefighters are training to compete in two upcoming firefighter competitions that are known to push first responders to their limits through a series of high-intensity tasks that could be encountered during real-life emergencies. Events can include hi-rise stair climbing, hose drags and advances, victim extrication and rescue and forceable entry that must ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public school division board gets school year underway
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 25th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Public School Division trustees received a couple presentations during the board’s first public meeting of the school year at the division head office Tuesday night. Our Collective Journey Representatives with Our Collective Journey provided trustees an update on a program that connects students with resilience coaches who help enhance their mental health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Methanex recognized for impeccable rail safety record in 2023
By Medicine Hat News on September 25th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Methanex has been recognized has a safe shipper by North America’s major railroads for the ninth consecutive year, recording no spills, splashes, accidents or unintended releases while loading 8,000 rail cars in North America last year. The company with substantial manufacturing plants and terminals in Medicine Hat and Louisiana says it was the only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College celebrates currents and aspiring trades students during appreciation day
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 25th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College kicked off ‘Trades Appreciation Day’ celebrations early with a barbecue for trades students, faculty and partners as well as high school students who were on campus to receive an introduction to seven apprenticeship programs Sept. 20. A new collaborative partnership between the college, Medicine Hat Public School Division and Grasslands Schools ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grasslands Naturalists’ meeting tonight touches on ‘scenic geology,’ honouring late members this week
By Medicine Hat News on September 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The Grasslands Naturalists will host a keynote address on “the scenic geology of Alberta” at the group’s general meeting tonight, then plans to honour their late president later in the week. Gerry Elhard died suddenly on Aug. 27 at the age of 71. The longtime volunteer will be the subject along with fellow recently ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police continue firearms related investigation following weekend shooting
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com 34-year-old man, with a Canada-wide warrant for his arrest, caused injuries to himself after discharging his firearm during a daytime altercation with police on Saturday and has been secured and transported by EMS to hospital. On Friday police responded to a report for a domestic dispute at a local residence, however the male had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seize 11 firearms following noncompliant roadside arrest
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Kaden Schenkey has been charged with several firearms and drug related charges after police deployed pepper ball munitions after failure to comply with officers during a vehicle stop last Thursday. Tactical team members were able to safely take Schenkey into custody around 2:20 p.m. Following his arrest officers conducted search warrants at both his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff RCMP charge Hat man with multiple weapon and drug offences
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 24th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com A 35-year-old man in possession of more than 150 grams of Methamphetamine and 80 grams of fentanyl was arrested after being located passed out in a vehicle on the front lawn of a Redcliff home Friday. Justin Yuhas of Medicine Hat was arrested after RCMP were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle call on the ... Read More »
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