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Year in Review: Influenza spike, recruiting problems cause struggles for health-care system
By Brendan Miller on December 28th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Health officials in Medicine Hat say there are three big viruses impacting the region, including a massive spike in influenza. Health officials also say this year has been difficult for patients to access health care across the board and funding for health care has gotten worse since the provincial election in May. If you’re ... Read More »
1 responseCity, region begin preparations for more drought
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 28th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat is now in discussions with the province and other municipalities about potential water shortages and contingency plans next spring if dry, warm winter weather persists. The issue has been a topic of conversation all summer in southern Alberta, with the South Saskatchewan River essentially missing its traditional June peak, and huge sand ... Read More »
1 responseWe need your help to ensure 2024’s New Year’s baby gets the coverage and gifts they deserve
By Medicine Hat News on December 28th, 2023
medicinehatnews.com@Medicine Hat News Are you expecting? The News is once again preparing to help welcome the first baby born in Medicine Hat in 2024 with a prize pack for the lucky parents and needs your help. Once again, Alberta Health Services is refusing to provide any help in this endeavour. Another hurdle is that Facebook ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strong Towns hosting family-friendly fun at Kin Coulee today
By Brendan Miller on December 28th, 2023
Even with the lack of snow the holidays present an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and meet with neighbours. Strong Towns Medicine Hat is hosting a free holidays family-friendly event at Kin Coulee Park this afternoon. There will be free hot chocolate and marshmallow roasting around the fire from 4-6 p.m. at the toboggan hill ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year in Review: From politics to the classroom, a lot happened in local education in 2023
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 28th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com A review of 2023 happenings in Education: January – ATA holds roundtable discussions across province as part of the Stand for Education campaign with one in Medicine Hat. – Blue Imp donates 20 Be Kind benches to schools in Medicine Hat and region. – MHCBE decides to start next school year early to accommodate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Group ensures Medicine Hat Public Library stocked with basic hygiene products
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 28th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com What Matters to Hatters is running a Connecting with Care in Our Community Campaign and is raising funds for basic hygiene items available at Medicine Hat Public Library. Wash kits and small articles of clothing, such as toques, mitts and socks, are available from the social work office on the lower level of the ... Read More »
1 responseHidden Valley opening slopes with marginal conditions
By Brendan Miller on December 28th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The unseasonably warm weather in southeastern Alberta has left skiers wishing for snowfall. Crews at Hidden Valley Ski Resort have been performing ‘snow dances’ since November and are hopeful to have the slopes in skiing condition this week. And crews say they are hopeful the upcoming forecast will give them a longer window of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oil firm plans more Glauc C drilling in 2024
By Medicine Hat News on December 28th, 2023
medicinehatnews.com@Medicine Hat News More drilling is planned for the Glauc C field near Medicine Hat early in the new year after a successful 2024 campaign, according to Journey Energy. The majority owner and operator of the field reported on Dec. 21 that it completed four wells in the area near the city over the last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year in Review: Veiner Centre focused on reducing social isolation while increasing senior food security
By Brendan Miller on December 27th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com In 2023, the Unison at Veiner Centre focused on reducing social isolation by adding several new programs, opening a bistro and patio as well as strengthening its programs that provide healthy meals for seniors. The centre says it now has more members and volunteers than before the flood and COVID pandemic. This year the ... Read More »
1 responseSt. Pat’s Church: A treasured local landmark
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 27th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com On the afternoon of Christmas Eve, the News received a tour of St. Patrick’s Church, one of the most recognizable landmarks in Medicine Hat. Tour guide Philip Buisseret explained the church would be full to overflowing for the 5 p.m. service with a good turnout also expected to arrive for the 10 p.m. Midnight ... Read More »
1 responseYear in Review: Busy 2023, plenty of change for Medicine Hat Police Service and its new chief
By Brendan Miller on December 27th, 2023
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com A busy year for the Medicine Hat Police Service as they welcomed a new chief of police, hired seven new officers and replaced two service dogs. Officers have been busy dealing with an increase in violent crimes and online and phone scams. And the service entered into a partnership with Medicine Hat College to ... Read More »
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