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Several SCF events this weekend
By Medicine Hat News on December 1st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund is inviting Hatters to immerse themselves in the spirit of giving during weekend fundraising events and initiatives. Hatters have multiple ways to show their support Saturday, beginning with Suffield Fire Department’s annual toy collection, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside Walmart. As well, Royal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local pain specialist cleared on three of five transgressions
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 1st, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A local doctor has been cleared of the most serious accusations in a professional hearing that he improperly prescribed cannabis for pain management in 2017, but will have his prescriptions monitored for one year and pay minor costs of the hearing. Dr. Gaylord Wardell will be required to cover one-fifth the cost, amounting to ... Read More »
1 responseMother-daughter duo from Guatemala making piñata business life of the party
By KENDALL KING on December 1st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A mother-daughter duo has combined culture and community with a custom piñata and advent calendar business, The Broken Llama. Hatters Waleska Utrera and daughter Dioné Walker established the business in February, selling an array of piñatas and party supplies for holidays, graduations, birthday parties, after-game celebrations and all other types of gathering. “We’re from ... Read More »
1 responsePrairie Rose chair steps aside to run for NDP nomination in Cypress-MH
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 1st, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Cathy Hogg is shifting political arenas. The board of trustees chair for Prairie Rose Public Schools gave notice on Tuesday that as of the end of the day, she would be taking an unpaid leave of absence for at least six months in order to pursue provincial politics. “After much consideration, I am happy ... Read More »
1 responseAll lab testing shifting to DynaLIFE on Feb. 23
By KENDALL KING on December 1st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Regional Hospital will no longer conduct community laboratory testing as of Feb. 28, 2023, with services shifting to the city’s community lab located at 44 Carry Drive, Alberta Health Services announced Wednesday. The move is part of a province-wide transition of community lab services from AHS subsidiary Alberta Precision Laboratories to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Santa Claus Fund seeing high intake as busy season begins
By KENDALL KING on November 30th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com As Dec. 25 drawers nearer, staff and volunteers at the Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund continue with efforts to provide Hatters in need with gifts and a hot meal at Christmas. Just two days into intake, SCF has already connected with 159 families in need, including 355 children, and executive director Deanna Doerksen ... Read More »
1 responseJingle Mingle Market on this weekend
By Medicine Hat News on November 30th, 2022
Medicine Hat’s Mom Market is hosting its annual Jingle Mingle Market on Saturday from 1-5 p.m. at Medicine Hat Toyota. The market will feature products from 40-plus vendors, live music by local musicians, face painting and more. Admission is free. Grab bags will be given to the first 20 shoppers, with all other attendees entered ... Read More »
1 responseAdded space at MHC means real-life learning
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 30th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The new extension at Medicine Hat College houses expanded simulation rooms for nursing and paramedic students. One room contains an ambulance with all the equipment along with a driving simulation. There are also acute care rooms with high fidelity mannequins. The new high-fidelity mannequins are connected to technological systems, and someone behind the scenes ... Read More »
1 responseThe Royal Hotel’s lost art
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 30th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Not only was a much-loved local hangout lost when the Royal Hotel caught fire in September, but also the artwork on the exterior walls. One of the murals was painted this past July by Jarus, a world-renowned street artist who has worked all over the world. “The reason we bring in these guys,” said ... Read More »
1 responseCanine first-aid and CPR training starts in January
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 30th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com All Dogs Great and Small (medhatdogs.ca) is hosting a canine first-aid and CPR course in January. The course teaches some basic skills, from how to remove a ball lodged in a throat to dealing with broken bones so the dog can be transported to a vet. Owner Adam Jones said, “For us, it’s very ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several locals on list of Queen’s Jubilee medal recipients
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 30th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Premier Danielle Smith was in Brooks last Friday to give out Queen Elizabeth II’s Jubilee Medals. Kole Van Maarion was among those who received a medal, which she got for her philanthropic work. Van Maarion was raised to understand charities, volunteer work and donations should be first no matter what. The Santa Claus Fund, ... Read More »
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