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Cattle producers to face more volatility under tariffs
By Collin Gallant on January 31st, 2025
@@CollinGallant Local cattle producers aren’t sure what will come of U.S. President Donald Trump’s promise to add tariffs on Canadian goods entering the United States. Several at the Medicine Hat Feeding Company’s sale on Wednesday shrugged their shoulders. But others in the cattle industry say that with record beef prices and shipments slower until the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Show Review: Well-known fairytale given brand new life by Crescent Heights cast and crew
By BRENDAN MILLER on January 31st, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The tale of a grumpy green ogre who emerges from the solitude of his swamp to discover friendship and true love, has been brought back to life by performing arts students at Crescent Heights High School as they present Dreamworks Theatrical’s Shrek: The Musical. The makeover of the fairytale favourite was filled with wonderful ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPSD to offer subsidized child care this fall
By BRENDAN MILLER on January 31st, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Next school year, families with kindergarten-aged children will be able to access affordable childcare grants and subsidies that will significantly reduce the cost to enrol their child in the Medicine Hat Public School Division’s Play and Learn program, allowing the student to stay at school throughout the entire day. The MHPSD Play and Learn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Helium company plans strategic review while hoping for court protection
By Collin Gallant on January 31st, 2025
@@CollinGallant The Royal Helium processing plant near Patricia was opened with great fanfare in late 2023, but the costly commissioning process continued for another 10 months and was eventually halted last fall before the company asked for court protection from creditors, court documents show. But, the company’s non-liquid assets nearly double its debts. A hearing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Homicide rate in Saskatchewan at all-time high
By Medicine Hat News on January 31st, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The homicide rate in Saskatchewan reached an all-time high in 2024, about three times the national average, according to a recent report by the RCMP in that province. During the last year, the service dealt with 38 separate homicide files dealing with 40 victims. That is eight more cases and 10 more victims than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters encouraged to participate on Coldest Night of the Year
By medicinehatnews on January 31st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Mustard Seed is continuing its partnership with Coldest Night of the Year, inviting residents to support vulnerable populations with the annual walk. Since 2011, CNOY has brought together compassionate communities nationwide, raising vital funds to combat homelessness in cities across the country, to raise funds and awareness for poverty and homelessness. On Feb. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province says new assisted living arm of health care will improve service
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 31st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta’s government is establishing Assisted Living Alberta, the new provincial continuing care agency, continuing its ongoing restructuring of the provincial health-care system. “By 2046, one in five Albertans will be 65 years of age or older,” the province, says. “As their needs evolve, it is important that older adults and vulnerable populations have access ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP takes flight at the border in new helicopter
By James Tubb on January 30th, 2025
The RCMP says a recently acquired Black Hawk helicopter is in service patrolling Alberta’s international boundary with Montana, and could be seen by southeast Alberta residents on patrols. Another of two militarystyle helicopters, acquired earlier this month by the federal agency to ramp up border security as trade tensions mount between Ottawa and Washington, was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kiwanis Club, Interpretive Program teaming up for Family Day fun
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 30th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program and Kiwanis Club of Medicine Hat are coming together to give residents a Family Day to remember. “There’s no better way to beat the winter doldrums than with a free scavenger hunt adventure through the park, with the chance to win some exciting prizes,” MHIP says in a release. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Social Cycle’ emphasized at presentation on social media and youth
By BRENDAN MILLER on January 30th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com After conducting research by speaking to more than 10,000 students across Canada and the U.S., Madison Cameron, a youth specialist who works for the Centre for Trauma Informed Practices, has developed a summary of impacts of social media on children. Tuesday evening at the Alexander Middle School library, Cameron shared this summary, called the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public union hits the Hat to protest disability cuts
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on January 30th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Members of the local AUPE chapter and beyond gathered outside the Provincial Building in Medicine Hat on Wednesday in order to call out recent decisions made in regards to disability services in the province. Approximately 120 people, from AUPE Local No. 6, as well as visitors from other AUPE groups such as Calgary and ... Read More »
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