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Province announces planned upgrades of southern Alberta health-care facilities
By Gillian Slade Southern Alberta Newspapers on March 19th, 2021
The provincial government announced upgrades to several health care facilities in Alberta Health Services’ South zone this week. Brooks Health Centre will receive $1.6 million to upgrade its medical device reprocessing area. Cardston Health Centre plans to renovate and upgrade its medical device reprocessing area with $1.5 million in funding. Taber Health Centre will receive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chocolate shop continues long tradition for local couple
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on March 19th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi After 18 successful years making chocolate in Kelowna, Annegret’s Fine European Chocolates has set up shop in Medicine Hat. Robert and Annegret Jung operated their chocolate store in B.C. since 2002, but when their lease was up in August, they decided to move to Medicine Hat to be closer to their daughter and two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roughly $300K in sales at Spring Bull Show and Sale
By Medicine Hat News on March 19th, 2021
Organizers of the Medicine Hat Spring Bull Show and Sale were glad to be back at it for the 63rd annual event in 2021. This year’s two-day event was held Tuesday and Wednesday at the Cypress Centre pavilion at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede grounds. “It was a good show, and all sold,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seek assistance finding suspect in domestic assault, stolen vehicle
By Medicine Hat News on March 19th, 2021
Medicine Hat Police Service is reaching out to the public for assistance in locating a male involved in a domestic assault, as well as a vehicle that was reportedly stolen from the scene. Upon investigating a report of the domestic assault Thursday, MHPS members determined the suspect had fled. A K9 team and an unmanned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattler Run making plans for another virtual event
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on March 19th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi The 42nd annual Rattler Run at Medicine Hat College will be held virtually for the second consecutive year. Organizers are encouraging people to get outside on April 24 to run, walk or roll and be a part of the Rattler Run tradition. “We had about 400 to 450 people take part last year, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Learning from the best: SAHA’s Kendal Davidson participating in mentorship program with PWHPA
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on March 19th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi South Alberta Hockey Academy Female U18 Prep defenceman Kendal Davidson is one of 21 athletes throughout Canada participating in the Scotia Rising Teammates Mentorship Program in collaboration with Hockey Canada and the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association. The 15-year-old Lethbridge product was smiling ear to ear when she received the news. “I was ecstatic. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Ridge YMCA easing into reopen
By Medicine Hat News on March 19th, 2021
The YMCA of Medicine Hat is starting the gradual reopening of its South Ridge location on Monday. The facility – on 644 Spruce Way – will be open Monday to Friday from 2:30-9 p.m. All Alberta public health regulations will be in place, which means members will need to book appointments according to the intensity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2021 could be good year for home starts: developer
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 19th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A major developer in Medicine Hat expects a surprisingly stable 2020 for home construction to continue to lift in 2021. Don Sanford, of Enclave Ventures, has said the local market performed remarkably well last year – when early uncertainty gave way to positive momentum by year end. He said Thursday activity is building, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Glasses at murder scene had Hoefman’s DNA
By Alex McCuaig Special to the News on March 19th, 2021
An expert testified to DNA samples matching both a murder suspect’s and homicide victim’s genetic profile found on evidence collected in the investigation, during testimony at Medicine Hat Court of Queen’s Bench Thursday. Robert Hoefman is accused of the first-degree murder of 63-year-old James Satre on Oct. 10, 2017. The 59-year-old is also facing charges ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One year ago: First cases of virus were creeping into the South zone
By Gillian Slade Southern Alberta Newspapers on March 19th, 2021
One year ago, the first COVID death was reported in Alberta and the first cases were announced in the South zone. Below is a chronological order of events as they unfolded that week. March 16, 2020 – Schools and daycares were closed. – Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, revealed that two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spring runoff report for local regions
By Medicine Hat News on March 19th, 2021
Spring runoff is complete in the plains region between Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Brooks and the U.S. border, according to the snow course assessment Alberta Environment and Parks completed in mid-March. The document also predicts a normal amount of runoff from the spring thaw still coming from the Cypress Hills and areas along the Saskatchewan boundary. ... Read More »
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