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Regional jobless rate down year over year in March
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 11th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Unemployment in rural southern Alberta for March fell compared to early 2022, according to figures released last week by Statistics Canada. The Medicine Hat-Lethbridge region recorded a jobless rate of 5.1 per cent last month. That is down 0.7 of one percentage point from 12 months earlier, but almost a full point above February’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Asking little experts about the Easter Bunny
By KENDALL KING on April 8th, 2023
A group of little Hatters was hoppy to assist the News in learning more about Easter by answering questions about the springtime holiday. The News: Why do we celebrate Easter? Mahamed (Grade 1): Because Easter is for caring for each other. Brinley Rose (Grade 1): You can make Easter eggs and then in summer, you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to test drinking water for asbestos residue
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 8th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat will test drinking water at six locations across the city for asbestos residue that may have leached out of older pipe made by combining the known carcinogen and concrete. Thursday’s meeting of the infrastructure committee heard in response to national media reports outlining its use in major cities, local ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bringing the joys of spring to seniors
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 8th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Dunmore Equestrian Centre is bringing Country Pet Visits to eight senior’s homes in Medicine Hat this spring. Director Joyce Stuber explained the program had to be called something different and expanded to more homes to receive the grant for a second year. Stuber has been setting up the egg/chick incubators in senior homes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff RCMP investigating after garage fire
By Medicine Hat News on April 8th, 2023
Redcliff RCMP are now investing a fire in the town last week as suspected case of arson. Emergency crews and authorities attended a vehicle and garage fire at about 6 a.m. on March 28 at the 300 Block fo Second Street in Redcliff. A release on Thursday states that investigators deem the fire to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Party Leader Barry Morishita will run in Brooks-MH
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 8th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The pace is picking up toward the late May general election in Alberta with a flurry of budget-related announcements and even campaign-style announcements from the governing United Conservatives and their opponents. Premier Danielle Smith was in Medicine Hat on Wednesday ahead of a town hall on crime in Brooks and rural health-care announcements on ... Read More »
1 responseOyen emergency department returns to 24-hour service
By Medicine Hat News on April 8th, 2023
The Oyen Big Country Hospital emergency department has returned to 24-hour service, nearly three months after staffing shortages forced a temporary reduction in hours. Alberta Health Services announced the ED, which has been operating from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily since Jan. 16, would reopen for 24-hour service Friday, thanks to the procurement of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Massive city-limits solar proposal faces opposition
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 6th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A hearing date has been set to consider the Saamis Solar Park in northern Medicine Hat which, if approved by regulators, would become the largest urban solar power farm in Canada. The Alberta Utilities Commission has set July 11 as the first day of a virtual hearing into the proposal to build a 325-megawatt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City crews working on pothole repairs as weather warms
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 6th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant ‘Tis the season for road repairs, and city officials are asking for understanding from the public, as well as their help. Since early March, city crews have been addressing ruts and damage on streets caused by ice expanding in cracks and worsened by fluctuating temperatures this winter and spring. “Unfortunately we are having the ... Read More »
1 responseLocal CARe program wins award for mental health supports
By KENDALL KING on April 6th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com A local mental health-focused, alternative emergency response program is receiving provincial acclaim for its innovative approach toward improving community safety. The Community Assisted Response (CARe) program, a one-year pilot operated by the Canadian Mental Health Association of Alberta Southeast Region in partnership with the Medicine Hat Police Service, is one of 11 organizations and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Water on the agenda at utility and infrastructure meeting today
By Medicine Hat News on April 6th, 2023
More information is expected to be presented this afternoon on the use of asbestos concrete pipes in Medicine Hat’s drinking supply system. Members of council’s utility and infrastructure committee tell the News they expect the issue to be discussed at today’s regular meeting of the committee. The type of pipe, composed of asbestos mixed with ... Read More »
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