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Police continue to receive a high volume of reports of well-known phone scam
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Throughout 2024 the Medicine Hat Police Service issued several public notices highlighting the “Grandparent Scam,” and police say they continue to receive reports about the scam circulating in the area once again in 2025. In a typical scenario a victim, generally a senior or grandparent, will receive a call from a scammer pretending to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede doesn’t like the wait but happy it’s funding ask is getting attention
By Collin Gallant on February 5th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Stampede officials aren’t happy with a further delay in funding talks with the city on grandstand expansion, but see a now set timetable and conditions as a step forward on the issue first proposed four years ago. “It’s not the outcome we were hoping for, but we’re hopeful that there’s a proposal and scenario ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Take Back Alberta fined by Elections Alberta for several violations
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 5th, 2025
Take Back Alberta has been fined more than $100,000 by Elections Alberta. The controversial third-party advertiser made headlines for its role in the party-vote ouster of former premier Jason Kenney. Elections Alberta, the body that oversees provincial election spending and voting rules, has fined the group and founder David Parker for a range of violations. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public school board hears update on career pathways
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 5th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Public School Board trustees received a presentation on the division’s several dual credit and work experience opportunities that can open post-secondary education and career opportunities during its public meeting Jan. 28. Corey Sadlemyer, associate superintendent of learning, spoke about career opportunities available to students, highlighting a dual-credit scholarship program that offers a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre announces new program heading into its 50th anniversary
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com This year the Unison at Veiner Centre is celebrating 50 years since opening in Medicine Hat, and to kick things off officials have announced a new program that will help seniors who want to continue living in their own homes. Working with the city and province, the Veiner Centre is launching a three-year assistance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Task force’ will develop public safety strategy for downtown
By Collin Gallant on February 4th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Potential membership and scope of a “city-led task force” to improve public safety downtown was outlined to council on Monday. Last October,city council approved a four-item priority list for the final year of the term, including that the city “lead a provincial/municipal/community urgent response to social disorder.” An outline developed by staff and presented ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks RCMP to soon release names of suspects in drug bust
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Following a large drug bust last Thursday afternoon that led to seizure of more than $35,000 in illicit drugs by Brooks RCMP and the Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit, police say they will identify two female suspects who have been charged once those charges have been sworn into court. RCMP charged both a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AUPE says UCP’s assisted living model a ‘mockery’ of a ‘crisis’
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 4th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees has criticized the province following the announcement of Assisted Living Alberta, referring to it as “a mockery of Alberta’s continuing care crisis.” AUPE vice-president Sandra Azocar says AUPE members are still waiting for the government to balance the health-care needs of seniors and address the crisis that health-care ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smith needs to play on Team Canada, says head of AFL in letter
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on February 4th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Gil McGowan, president of the Alberta Federation of Labour, says Premier Danielle Smith needs to get off the sidelines and join Canada to fight against the U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25 per cent tariff threats. McGowan sent Smith a strongly-worded letter saying the premier is not fully on Team Canada and needs to stop ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local comic lands significant slots at major U.K. festival
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on February 4th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat standup comic Josh Haskett is travelling overseas to perform at the Leicester Comedy Festival in the U.K. later this month. What began at Mad Hatter Comedy has already spread across the country, and with a rapidly growing reputation as a must-watch performer, Haskett is ready to take on an international audience. “I’m ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil delays Stampede funding decision while it awaits provincial report, budget
By Collin Gallant on February 4th, 2025
@@CollinGallant City council has paused a decision on multi-million-dollar request from the Medicine Hat Stampede until later this winter – after a report on provincial support for major agriculture societies is due, as well as the provincial budget. Approval at that time could see the city offer to pay half of a $40-million grandstand renovation ... Read More »
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