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New doctor deal but one step to rebuilding trust, local physician says
By KENDALL KING on October 1st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com A new contract has been ratified between the province and physicians, and while local doctor Paul Parks says it’s a step in the right direction, there is more to be done to fix Alberta’s health-care system and rebuild trust between the two parties. With a 70.2 per cent favourable vote, the new agreement was ... Read More »
4 responsesFourth COVID-19 death in a month
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on October 1st, 2022
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4 responsesGeorge Davison School honours Orange Shirt Day
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 1st, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Liam Cole Johansen, a Grade 6 student at George Davison School, said, “Reconciliation is remembering the people before us and the people who had to experience the residential schools. It’s remembering and honouring them.” Just before lunch, his class talked about the seven teachings and the animals that go with them. The teaching that ... Read More »
3 responsesFNMI coordinator supports dozens of local Indigenous students
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 1st, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Darrell Willier spent National Day for Truth and Reconciliation sharing his experience with local students as First Nations, Metis and Inuit education coordinator for the Medicine Hat Public School District – but his efforts extend far beyond Sept. 30. Willier works out of Medicine Hat High School on Wednesdays where he meets with 82 ... Read More »
8 responsesCatholic division installs dispensers for free menstrual products
By KENDALL KING on October 1st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com United Way of Southeast Alberta and Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education have partnered to introduce free-of-charge menstrual products in schools across the division – an initiative board chair Kathy Glasgo says creates a sense of safety and security for students, allowing them to focus on education. Initiated in early spring, the partnership culminated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suicide supports contact list
By Medicine Hat News on September 30th, 2022
If there is an immediate risk of suicide or bodily harm to yourself or another individual, always dial 911. For non-immediate supports: Canada Suicide Prevention Services – call (24/7): 1-833-456-4566 – text (2-10 p.m.): 45645 Alberta Health Services Mental Health Line – call (24/7): 1-877-303-2642 Kids Help Phone – call (24/7): 1-800-668-6868 – online chat ... Read More »
1 responseMHC and Miywasin hosting Truth and Reconciliation walk
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 30th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College and the Miywasin Friendship Centre are co-hosting an event today for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. The event will take place at the front of the college, where there will be a stage set up and space for lawn chairs. The event will begin with a 1.5-kilometre walk at 4 ... Read More »
1 responseSign onto fixed utility rates ASAP, city officials urge
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 30th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant With power prices set to climb, city officials are again stressing local customers should consider signing on to fixed rates for the power and gas they use. That’s after more than a year of near or record-setting power prices for those without fixed contracts as default rates have risen to new highs. Indications are ... Read More »
1 responseHatter in prison for multiple sex assaults, facing more charges, now to have dangerous offender hearing
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 30th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man who police believe is a serial rapist will be the subject of a dangerous offender hearing, according to local Crown prosecutors. Claudio Tovar-Aguilar was sentenced to seven years in prison last January on four counts of sexual assault, and has pleaded guilty to two separate charges of sexually assaulting a ... Read More »
2 responsesNo farmers market on this weekend
By Medicine Hat News on September 30th, 2022
Construction in Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s Cypress Centre has resulted in the cancellation of Saturday’s farmers market. The market is scheduled to make a final return for the 2022 season Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m... Read More »
2 responsesSchools set the focus on reconciliation
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 30th, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Classes in each school division have been taking part in activities for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation throughout the week. Some classes in the Medicine Hat Public School Division are using a free internet program available through the National Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The program was available starting this past Monday and ends ... Read More »
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