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Handbook helps those suffering from elder abuse find assistance
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 21st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s Elder Abuse Awareness Council has released a safety handbook which aims to inform older adults about resources available to them, specifically adults who may be experiencing abuse. “The Alberta Elder Abuse Awareness Council recognized that we don’t have a lot of resources available for people who might be experiencing elder abuse or might ... Read More »
1 responseNPF making efforts to keep RCMP in Alberta
By JUSTIN SEWARD, SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on January 21st, 2022
news@cypresscourier.com The National Police Federation made a stop on their KeepAlbertaRCMP tour at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 17 in Medicine Hat on Thursday to host a public consultation in hopes of keeping the RCMP in the province over Alberta’s idea of implementing a provincial police service. The province is proposing to replace the current Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business Briefs: Hut 8 finalizes offer to purchase TeraGo Inc.
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 21st, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Hut 8 is striking into more traditional sectors of data processing with a $30-million acquisition of a Canadian-based business services provider. The cryptocurrency miner with major operations in Medicine Hat announced Thursday that it had finalized an all-cash offer for the purchase of TeraGo Inc. That firm has facilities in Toronto, Vancouver and Kelowna, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS seeking volunteers at three hospitals
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 21st, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Health Services is asking for daytime volunteers at three regional hospitals. Volunteers are wanted at Cardston Health Centre, Milk River Health Centre and Raymond Health Centre. Their duties would include assisting patients at meal time, providing musical entertainment, conducting pet therapy, giving manicures, joining in sing-alongs and decorating for changing seasons. All volunteer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plan to install fibre-optic backbone in Brooks receives $5.4 million grant
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 20th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A plan by the City of Brooks to install a fibre-optic backbone in that city has received a $5.4-million grant from the Canada Community Building Fund, formerly known as the Gas Tax Fund. That federal program is allotted to municipalities by the provinces, and can be directed into an array of capital infrastructure projects. ... Read More »
1 responseHomestead Market focuses on local vendors and artists
By LAUREN THOMSON, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 20th, 2022
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Kara and Kristian Dunroth had a vision of a year-round, indoor, local shopping space, and that dream is coming to fruition with today’s grand opening of Homestead Market. Located in the building that was previously the Nissan dealership at 1750 Gershaw Drive SE, Homestead Market is a place for Hatters to shop and support ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National Kids and Vaccines Day aims to ease concerns for parents and children
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 20th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Health-care organizations from across the country will come together Jan. 27 for the inaugural National Kids and Vaccination Day, which aims to provide the public with information about children’s vaccinations for COVID-19. The day was organized by ScienceUpFirst in partnership with Children’s Healthcare Canada and the Sandbox Project, among others. “It’s really a day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat low on school bus drivers
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 20th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com Southland Transportation is reporting a shortage of school bus drivers in Medicine Hat. A representative from the company confirmed to the News Tuesday that five driver positions are currently unoccupied. “It doesn’t sound like a lot, but it really is. It’s a lot of drivers,” the representative said. “If we could get more we’d ... Read More »
1 responseKeepAlbertaRCMP Tour hits the Hat today
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 20th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The union representing RCMP officers will hold a meeting in Medicine Hat Thursday to discuss a potential move to create a provincial police force in Alberta. The National Police Federation (NPF) says its KeepAlbertaRCMP Community Engagement Tour events this morning at the Medicine Hat Royal Canadian Legion and this afternoon in Brooks will provide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Keeping livestock fed and dry crucial in cold weather
By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 20th, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com As Medicine Hat and area dips in and out of extreme cold spells, the Alberta Farm Animal Care Association is sharing tips on how to best care for and protect livestock in frigid weather. “Cattle and other livestock are a lot like us when it comes to cold temperatures,” Melissa Moggy, veterinarian and extension ... Read More »
1 responseGlobal Helium proceeding with seismic testing near Swift
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 19th, 2022
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Global Helium Corp. announced Monday it has proceeded with a 50-kilometre seismic testing program near Swift Current this month that could double and expand this spring to inform a 2022 drilling program. Last November, the exploration company announced it had acquired exploration rights to a 1.2 million acres of “helium fairway” across southern Saskatchewan. ... Read More »
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