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Nenshi says cut the ‘dance,’ call independence referendum
By Medicine Hat News on May 1st, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Alberta’s opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith is doing a dangerous “dance” with separatists in the province and should put the question of Alberta’s place in Confederation to a vote. Naheed Nenshi told a press conferences in Edmonton that he’s confident voters would reject suggestions that Alberta should leave Canada. A ‘No” vote would ... Read More »
1 responseVeiner Centre shares appreciation for volunteers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre is praising the many volunteers who dedicate their time to offer vital programs and services to aging adults in the community and have shared the stories of two volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week. The Veiner Centre says Penny O’Neil has been a volunteer with its Meals of Wheels program ... Read More »
1 responseBargains and treasures up for grabs at weekend indoor garage sale
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 1st, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com This Saturday bargain hunters will be able to explore deals on a variety of items during the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s “Another Man’s Treasure” indoor garage sale. This year’s large indoor garage sale will feature more than 120 tables of items including tools, clothing, books, toys, furniture and other household items, as well ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS bringing back chronic illness workshops starting May 13
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com For those living with chronic illness or caring for those who do, Alberta Health Services is offering a free six-week virtual workshop to help live better lives. Better Choices, Better Health is a six-week series of workshops designed to support Albertans who are living with chronic pain or chronic health conditions, said AHS. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks RCMP issue arrest warrant for assault suspect
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Brooks RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for a suspect allegedly involved in a fight at a home in the area of Meadowlake that occurred Tuesday morning. Police responded to a disturbance at the residence at 9 a.m. and discovered two men who are known to each other, got into an argument that escalated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local group organizes fundraiser for former AHS CEO’s legal fees
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In continued pursuit of transparency and accountability, Medicine Hat residents are organizing to help former Alberta Health Services CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos cover ongoing legal costs. The announcement was held primarily over Zoom on Wednesday afternoon, where the group was joined by Dr. Paul Parks, Dr. Esther Tailfeathers and Dr. Joe Vipond, among others. Shelley ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City gets OK to build new substation
By Medicine Hat News on May 1st, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A plan to build a new substation and upgrade power lines in Medicine Hat’s southwest quadrant has been approved by provincial utility regulators. The station, designated MHS-11, would handle the flow of power from connection at the river valley power complex, south to the station near Highway 3’s entrance to the city, then east ... Read More »
2 responsesBow Island emergency department reduces hours due to staffing shortage
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Due to a staffing shortage, the Bow Island Health Centre Emergency Department will be reducing hours. Effective immediately, the emergency department will be open from 7 a.m. Friday until 7 a.m. every Monday, and closed on all other weekdays. This is due to an ongoing inability to secure consistent coverage during the remainder of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County puts fire advisory in place
By Medicine Hat News on May 1st, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Cypress County joined other municipalities in moving to a fire advisory on Monday. It allows county officials to deny burn permit requests and potentially charge costs to anyone disobeying the order for the cost of wildfire response. Dry spring conditions led to similar orders in Vulcan and Lethbridge County, as well as Special Areas. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes over agers relishing one last playoff run together
By Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers on May 1st, 2025
This is the last kick at the can on this current playoff run for overage and career Lethbridge Hurricanes Brayden Edwards and Logan McCutcheon. This is the only extended playoff run for either player together with the team, facing the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Eastern Conference Championship series, as they close out their WHL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province ups investment into employment services, training
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In the face of tariffs and other economic uncertainty, the provincial government is working to increase supports that will help Albertans become employed with meaningful work. Recognizing the importance of employment services to Albertans hoping to explore career paths, employment and training options so they can reconnect to the job market, Budget 2025 would ... Read More »
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