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Year in Review: Province restructures health system under heavy scrutiny
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 28th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The past year saw dramatic changes to the structure of the provincial health-care system, beginning the process which would separate the former umbrella organization of Alberta Health Services into several separate entities. Legislation was initially proposed May 14 after announcements late in 2023. The proposed changes would divide what was at the time under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual family-friendly NYE celebration on at Big Marble Go Centre
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 28th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Big Marble Go Centre is celebrating New Year’s a few hours early on Tuesday, with a free facility takeover event. On Dec. 31 from 1-4 p.m, visitors will be able to take part in a variety of activities at no cost, including public skating and ice painting, yard games, floor hockey and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year in Review: Drought was going to be the big story for 2024, then it didn’t happen
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 28th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com This year was an unexpected boon for farmers in the southeastern corner, despite lingering fears of drought. Following the unusually hot and dry season in 2023, concerns were prevalent heading into this past growing season, with both the City of Medicine Hat and Cypress County making plans for continued water shortages as early as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!We need your help with the New Year’s Baby
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 28th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat News invites residents who may have or know the first baby of 2024 to reach out. Alberta Health Services no longer provides information to the media on the first child born in 2024 within the city, and as such, the family is encouraged to make themselves known to the News for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province announces online tool to help non-profits access vital information
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 28th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Albertans will now have easier access to information regarding the province’s various non-profits thanks to a new online tool, the province says. The Alberta Non-profit Listing Dashboard is an interactive, searchable database which uses the official records of the Alberta Corporate Registry. Through it, residents can search for the location, type and incorporation status ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters called to house fire on Stratton Way on Thursday
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 28th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Firefighters battled a house fire on Stratton Way on Thursday evening, the cause of which, as of writing, is still under investigation. At approximately 6:50 p.m., crews responded to the fire. The situation was thankfully able to be brought under control swiftly, and no injuries were reported. Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services reminded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year in Review: An arts and culture explosion in Medicine Hat
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 27th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat is always brimming with music and art, and 2024 showcased the city’s hunger for these forms of expression in a way that’s true to form. The Esplanade saw various installations throughout the year, such as the “Here I Am – Can You See Me?” which hosted the eye-opening portrait ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Order of the Eastern Star hands out year-end grants to local organizations
By Medicine Hat News on December 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The Order of the Eastern Star has announced its year-end grants to local organizations in the Medicine Hat Area. The Murray Chapter, No. 58, of the women’s social service club, made the presentations on Dec. 5. The Mustard Seed and Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre were each awarded $2,000 from the group’s fundraising proceeds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three people face several drug and firearm-related charges after MHPS bust
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 27th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Police Service made a trio of arrests over the weekend. Police say they responded to a residence on Anson Avenue SW to assist the owner of a short-term rental with the removal of an overdue renter. Upon arrival, officers located and arrested three individuals inside the residence – Chase Hehr, Brooklyn Carriere ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than 1,150 toys collected during AHS Toys for Tickets campaign
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 27th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Health Services wishes to extend its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in this year’s Toys for Tickets Campaign for their part in making the Holiday Season a little more special for children who needed it. The campaign, which allows for anyone who received an AHS parking ticket at participating AHS parking facilities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year in Review: Weathering the storm in 2024, local business more positive about 2025 outlook
By Collin Gallant on December 27th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Business leaders and consumers both hunkered down in 2024 to weather the gridlock of high prices and the high interest rates used to combat them. Both inflation and borrowing costs now appear to be easing, but the map ahead is still murky due to the potential seismic shifts in the North American political and ... Read More »
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