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Focus for Parkinson Awareness Month put on pushing forward
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com April is Parkinson Awareness Month, and in recognition of the occasion, the Parkinson Association of Alberta announced this year’s campaign. “In Canada, more than 110,000 individuals live with Parkinson disease and Atypical Parkinsonism, and every day, 18 more people are diagnosed, which means that in April alone more than 550 individuals in this country ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former MP wants to explore Alberta’s future with U.S.
By Collin Gallant on March 26th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s former Member of Parliament is part of a group hoping to open direct talks with U.S President Donald Trump about Alberta’s future, and is also now calling for a provincial independence referendum this year. LaVar Payne is listed among the attendees of a press conference set for today in Calgary to launch ... Read More »
10 responsesHeavy police presence reported in Brooks on Tuesday morning
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 26th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Tuesday morning at approximately 10 a.m., Brooks RCMP advised the public of a heavy police presence in the area of First Street E., and asked residents to avoid posting the actions of police on social media. Approximately an hour later police reported they had cleared the scene and said there is no ongoing risk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AMA welcomes new provincial compensation model for family doctors
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Hundreds of doctors have already signed up for the province’s new family doctor compensation model, scheduled to kick in April 1. Developed in partnership with the Alberta Medical Association, the model is designed to not only support physicians in their essential work but also to enhance access to family doctors across the province. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stark buys out casino partner, plans move
By Collin Gallant on March 25th, 2025
@@CollinGallant A local business man says he has bought out his partner’s shares in the Copper Coulee Casino and plans to move the operation out of the Medicine Hat Lodge – itself another shareholder and the casino’s landlord, which is currently in receivership. Albert Stark told the News he has acquired a full 50 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers tickets going fast, busing from mall available
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 25th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Tigers fans have shown up and showed out with playoffs on the horizon. The Tigers faithful sold-out Co-op Place on Saturday with 6,246 fans walking through the gates ahead of a 10-1 win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes. It’s the largest crowd Co-op Place has seen for a Tigers game since March 11, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff man faces several charges following attempted armed robbery
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 25th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com A seven-month investigation has led to the arrest of 47-year-old Daniel Vander Meulen, of Redcliff, who has been charged with attempted robbery and assault with a weapon for pointing a firearm at a business owner outside their home last fall. Medicine Hat police say back in September 2024, a local business owner reported that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP MLA visits weekly protest outside Smith’s office
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 25th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Weekly protests outside Premier and Brooks-Medicine Hat MLA Danielle Smith’s Constituency office continued on Saturday, and gathered citizens say they will continue until something changes. In attendance at the most recent demonstration was Edmonton-Rutherford MLA and shadow minister for Forestry and Parks Jodi Calahoo-Stonehouse, who said she was approached by locals and decided to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local entertainment venues first in province to receive sensory-inclusive certification
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on March 25th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Co-op Place and the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre are the first two entertainment venues in Alberta to earn a sensory-inclusive certification that is being widely embraced by other venues and stadiums across North America. The Sensory Inclusive certification is awarded by KultureCity, a non-profit organization focused on promoting inclusivity and accessibility for individuals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two from southeast named to new executive for CUPE Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on March 25th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Two municipal union officials from southeast Alberta are on the incoming executive of the provincial board of the Canadian Union of Public Employees. Jason Fenske, president of CUPE 46, representing city workers in Medicine Hat, was named executive vice president (south) during the union’s provincial convention on the weekend. Tabitha Williams, of CUPE 1032, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science fair showcases innovation and knowledge for a better future
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 25th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com ANNA SMITH asmith@medicinehatnews.com Local Journalism Initiative The 50th annual Kiwanis Southeast Alberta Regional Science Fair saw near record participation on Saturday, encouraging and inspiring the bright minds of tomorrow. “We haven’t had this many students for a long time,” said Peter Wallis, chair of the science fair committee with Praxis. “We’re pushing the resources ... Read More »
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