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NDP critic slams UCP’s record on ag production
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 28th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Signals from new Premier Danielle Smith on boosting irrigation and pursuing knock-on benefits in the agriculture sector don’t make up for a poor record, according to the NDP agriculture critic. Heather Sweet told the News on Thursday that all parties agree broadening the rural economy and processing more raw farm produce in Alberta is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID outbreak at Maple Creek healing lodge
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 28th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Corrections Canada says it is monitoring four cases of COVID-19 at the Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge near Maple Creek, Sask., and putting preventative measures in place to avoid further spread. That could limit visitors to the correctional facility and will result in increased use of personal protective equipment. A release Thursday states there are ... Read More »
1 responseSmith stresses connection to rural Albertans
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 28th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Danielle Smith says she first got into politics after working with rural landowners and wound up challenging the political establishment in the early 2010s. Now, she’s back in politics as leader of the province to challenge the feds, the medical establishment and even her own party. The new United Conservative leader is one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous paramedic student following the best path forward
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 28th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Getting a high school diploma was a struggle for Ina Fairbanks, but she completed it and is now in the Applied Bachelors and Health and Science Paramedic Program at Medicine Hat College. She has decided to extend her program time, finishing the degree in five years rather than three. “I really struggled graduating from ... Read More »
1 responseBrooks woman facing charges after drugs and cash seized
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 28th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A women in Brooks faces charges of drug trafficking after regional organized crime investigators say they seized $15,000 in drugs and cash earlier this month. Officials with Alert Medicine Hat say local officers and Brooks Mounties took part in the investigation that turned up 95 grams of cocaine and smaller amounts of methamphetamine and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP to write letter to chief electoral officer over Smith event appearance
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 28th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com During a press conference at Brooks-Medicine Hat NDP candidate Gwendoline Dirk’s campaign office, Alberta Today questioned if Premier Danielle Smith violated elections rules when she spoke at the Medicine Hat College expansion opening on Oct. 25. “We will be writing a letter to the chief electoral office,” answered Notley. “I understand some folks have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Partnership aims for easier access to helmets for e-scooter riders
By KENDALL KING on October 28th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s Brain Injury Relearning Services and Bird Canada, operator of the city’s e-scooter pilot program, have partnered to create a first-of-its-kind helmet safety and distribution program. Launched in August, the partnership was first proposed by BIRS following Bird Canada’s local launch earlier this spring. “A few months ago, the folks over at Brain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Notley says Dirk, NDP understand Hatters’ priorities
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 27th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Opposition Leader Rachel Notley joined NDP candidate Gwendoline Dirk, along with more than 50 volunteers, on the doorsteps of residents across the Brooks-Medicine Hat riding on the evening of Oct. 25. “What we are hearing from the folks in this riding, is they want to see a government that is focused on addressing their ... Read More »
1 responseSmith supporters keen on seeing new premier take action
By KENDALL KING on October 27th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Danielle Smith opened her campaign office to a crowd of approximately 150 people Wednesday, and while she received a warm welcome from supporters, reaction was mixed from those not in attendance. The crowd began forming at Smith’s local campaign office (located at 20 Third St. SE) shortly before the new premier’s expected 11:45 a.m. ... Read More »
1 responseMorishita looks to bring experience, stability to Brooks-MH
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 27th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com SAMANTHA JOHNSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter reporter@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Party Leader Barry Morishita was born and raised in Brooks and his children and grandchildren still live there. His family came to the community in 1950, operating a mixed farm following WWII, when the Japanese part of his family was interned. His uncle still actively farms ... Read More »
1 responseSmith stresses unity and beating the NDP in campaign stop
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 27th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Danielle Smith is promising an open ear toward promoting the region if she becomes a local MLA in a Nov. 8 byelection, and asked supporters Wednesday to send a message for conservative unity and against her opponents in other parties. The new leader of the United Conservatives and premier arrived in Medicine Hat on ... Read More »
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