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Alberta’s flu spike slowing but still an issue
By Medicine Hat News on December 22nd, 2022
New provincial data shows the rate of influenza infection in Alberta is slowing, however case severity continues to be of concern, with influenza-related deaths nearly doubling in the past week alone. The province’s most recent influenza update reports a total of 7,109 lab-confirmed cases so far this season (as of Dec. 10), an increase of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mustard Seed working to support under-housed Hatters through winter
By KENDALL KING on December 22nd, 2022
kking@medicinehatnews.com As extreme cold weather paralyzes much of Alberta, the local Mustard Seed continues to provide shelter to those in need, alongside other support programs and services. Opened in June, 2021, Medicine Hat’s Mustard Seed aims to connect with and offer care to community members experiencing homelessness and poverty. And assist them in working toward ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta potato crop best in country
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 22nd, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com According to the Dec. 7 release by Statistics Canada, the 2022 potato harvest in Canada yielded 120 million hundredweight, a 0.8 per cent increase year over year. The report says this is the second consecutive record potato production for Canada and is due to slight increases in both seeded area and yield. Alberta led ... Read More »
1 responseCity police seek assistance finding suspects in wallet, credit card theft
By Medicine Hat News on December 21st, 2022
Medicine Hat Police Service is asking for public assistance to identify two men involved in the theft of a credit card. The incident occurred Nov. 9 around 6 p.m. with the two males working together. One male knocked on the car window to get the attention of a woman who was sitting in her vehicle ... Read More »
1 responseNORAD tracking Santa as usual
By Southern Alberta Newspapers on December 21st, 2022
Santa Claus is coming to town and he’s going to be escorted through Canadian airspace once again by NORAD as he and his reindeer take aim at rooftops across the country. Every year the bi-national NORAD will be tracking Santa’s travels in addition to its regular duties. Children from across the world on Christmas Eve ... Read More »
1 responsePolice search for person of interest
By Medicine Hat News on December 21st, 2022
The Medicine Hat Police Service is requesting public assistance to help identify a person of interest. At 1:20 p.m. on Dec. 5 a male who was carrying a baseball bat unlawfully entered a parked vehicle. The owner of the vehicle, who is a resident in the Southeast Hill, confronted the male and was knocked to ... Read More »
1 responseCold snap continues but will let up in time for Christmas
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 21st, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant It will be a white Christmas in southern Alberta, though a Chinook is expected by the Holiday weekend to lift spirits and lift the region out of bone-chilling cold. Temperatures at the Medicine Hat Airport fell to -34.7C at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, combined with light wind to produce a wind chill value of ... Read More »
1 responseCatholic division will shift modulars to handle enrolment needs
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 21st, 2022
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Education has stated there is limited ability to procure new modular units for school boards this year and is requesting they look at relocating underutilized existing units. Secretary treasurer Greg MacPherson told the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education that this fits in with what they are asking for. Due to enrolment pressure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several community dinners planned for the Holiday Season
By Medicine Hat News on December 21st, 2022
Hatters have several opportunities to enjoy a warm and welcoming Christmas meal free of charge this Holiday Season. Dec. 23: Community members are invited to gather at Medicine Hat’s Mustard Seed’s Allowance Avenue location on Dec. 23 for a seasonal breakfast, served from 8-10 a.m. And later, the Salvation Army Resource Centre is welcoming Hatters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council OKs land donation for affordable housing
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 21st, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council has endorsed and approved a land donation toward building an affordable housing complex on Kipling Street. City Hall’s contribution to the Medicine Hat Community Housing project would amount to $775,000, comprising the gift of land and fees to service the parcel that sits near the Canada Post depot on the main road ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged after high-risk incident
By Medicine Hat News on December 21st, 2022
A 54-year-old man is in custody and facing numerous charges following a high-risk incident at a residence in the 200 block of Southlands Boulevard early Monday. Police responded to the scene at approximately 6:30 a.m. following report of a domestic altercation between a woman and her former partner involving a weapon. Upon arrival, the man ... Read More »
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