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Province says new assisted living arm of health care will improve service
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 31st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s government is establishing Assisted Living Alberta, the new provincial continuing care agency, continuing its ongoing restructuring of the provincial health-care system. “By 2046, one in five Albertans will be 65 years of age or older,” the province, says. “As their needs evolve, it is important that older adults and vulnerable populations have access ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP takes flight at the border in new helicopter
By James Tubb on January 30th, 2025
The RCMP says a recently acquired Black Hawk helicopter is in service patrolling Alberta’s international boundary with Montana, and could be seen by southeast Alberta residents on patrols. Another of two militarystyle helicopters, acquired earlier this month by the federal agency to ramp up border security as trade tensions mount between Ottawa and Washington, was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kiwanis Club, Interpretive Program teaming up for Family Day fun
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 30th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program and Kiwanis Club of Medicine Hat are coming together to give residents a Family Day to remember. “There’s no better way to beat the winter doldrums than with a free scavenger hunt adventure through the park, with the chance to win some exciting prizes,” MHIP says in a release. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Social Cycle’ emphasized at presentation on social media and youth
By BRENDAN MILLER on January 30th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com After conducting research by speaking to more than 10,000 students across Canada and the U.S., Madison Cameron, a youth specialist who works for the Centre for Trauma Informed Practices, has developed a summary of impacts of social media on children. Tuesday evening at the Alexander Middle School library, Cameron shared this summary, called the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP in Saskatchewan concerned after spike in highway deaths
By Medicine Hat News on January 30th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Mounties in Saskatchewan say they have seen a marked increase in highway fatalities to start 2025. Officers responded to eight fatal collisions that resulted in 11 deaths from Jan. 1-29. That compares to two crashes and three lives lost in the first month of 2024. “These numbers are extremely concerning to see,” says Supt. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Record turnout for exhibitors at annual MHC Job Fair
By BRENDAN MILLER on January 30th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com For the second time in 21 years, the annual Medicine Hat College Job attracted a full house of a maximum 60 exhibitor booths operated by recruiters and representatives of several industries looking to fill a variety of full-time, part-time and internship opportunities in the region. From the Hat to Brooks to Lethbridge and regions ... Read More »
1 responsePublic union hits the Hat to protest disability cuts
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 30th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Members of the local AUPE chapter and beyond gathered outside the Provincial Building in Medicine Hat on Wednesday in order to call out recent decisions made in regards to disability services in the province. Approximately 120 people, from AUPE Local No. 6, as well as visitors from other AUPE groups such as Calgary and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!3D groundwater mapping will help Alberta plan for uncertain future
By Collin Gallant on January 30th, 2025
@@CollinGallant New mapping aquifers in southern Alberta could be complete by 2027 – updating 40-year-old information – after new funding from the provincial government was announced Tuesday. That also comes as water licensing is brought under increased focus following widespread concern over availability in 2024. As well, municipalities have begun to align work and water ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trio of inductees to the Agricultural Hall of Fame honoured this week in Wetaskiwin
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 30th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The 2024 inductees for the Agricultural Hall of Fame were honoured during a ceremony Wednesday acknowledging their unwavering dedication to the ag industry. The 41st induction ceremony took place at the Reynolds Museum in Wetaskiwin, honouring three outstanding Albertans, the province said in a release. “I am honoured to welcome three new inductees to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leon’s puts annual community donation toward women’s shelter upgrade
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 29th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat’s Leon’s Furniture store has made the renovations at the Phoenix Emergency Shelter that much closer to being fully realized, with a $6,557.50 donation to the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society’s capital plan. The idea for the fundraiser started last summer, said store manager Trina Towner. “I try every year to do something ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP say dogs ran over near Bindloss was unintentional after speaking with driver
By Medicine Hat News on January 29th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews RCMP in Oyen now believe an accident that left two dogs dead on the weekend was unintentional. Mounties had said that they were searching for a car that was allegedly seen swerving on a road near Bindloss on Sunday morning in an apparent attempt to strike two great pyrenees. On Tuesday, officers stated that ... Read More »
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