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Local economy will need a decade to recover: Groom

By Medicine Hat News on January 29th, 2021

A local political scientist says it will take a decade for the local economy to recover from the pandemic and it will be different. Jim Groom, political science instructor at Medicine Hat College, first suggested the 10-year time frame in July after the lockdown had ended and businesses were just starting to reopen. He says ... Read More »

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Outbreak at Meadowlands seniors’ residence down to two active

By Medicine Hat News on January 29th, 2021

A local seniors’ residence where a COVID-19 outbreak began at the end of December now has very few active cases, says Alberta Health. Meadowlands Retirement Residence in Medicine Hat revealed on Dec. 30 that nine residents had tested positive since an outbreak began on Dec. 19. Alberta Health updated the numbers on Thursday. “Alberta Health ... Read More »

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Former Hatter faces several charges, including assaulting police officer in Strathcona County

By Medicine Hat News on January 29th, 2021

A former Hatter arrested here on charges of assaulting a police officer in Strathcona County has been identified as Craig Perini, according to authorities there in media reports. The 30-year-old man who is well known to Medicine Hat police was taken into custody Wednesday night after the local service employed its tactical team to bring ... Read More »

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A day to focus on and support mental health

By MO CRANKER on January 29th, 2021

mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker While social media platforms are nearly never in sync, the topic of mental health took them over on Thursday. Thursday was the annual #BellLetsTalk day, where the corporation makes donations to mental health initiatives based on how many times the hashtag is shared on different platforms. Over the years the trend has grown, and ... Read More »

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Power debate heats up as well known citizens speak out

By COLLIN GALLANT on January 29th, 2021

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Former politicians and well known Hatters are weighing in on the future of the city’s power plant, with high-profile Hatters calling for more information and a pause while another says the possibility of a sale should be explored. Bob Wanner, former NDP MLA and former public services commissioner at the city, issued an open ... Read More »

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Downtown plan touted, but too good to be true?

By COLLIN GALLANT on January 28th, 2021

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant According to some observers a new vision for downtown looks similar to long-standing plans and could be difficult to achieve, but might be worth it in the end. Featuring the South Saskatchewan River has been in high-level city plans for years, and more recently planners have alluded to a “Waterfront District” that was revealed ... Read More »

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Internet upgrades in southwest Saskatchewan

By Medicine Hat News on January 28th, 2021

Faster internet service is coming to Fox Valley, Burstall, and Richmound in southwest Saskatchewan. An announcement Tuesday from SaskTel says these communities will now have some of the faster speeds offered in the province. The three were among four locations announced, along with Tuxford, near Moose Jaw, that will soon have download speeds between 25 ... Read More »

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Video series looks to help people champion mental health

By Medicine Hat News on January 28th, 2021

A new series of videos is being launched at Medicine Hat College to ignite conversations about mental health. Videos featuring community professionals such as physicians, service agencies and coaches will be released every two weeks. The Beej Project has been made possible through a donation made to MHC by the Niwa family. “This initiative was ... Read More »

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AHS ‘Sleeve the Stigma’ campaign aims to reach out on a day of focus on mental health

By Medicine Hat News on January 28th, 2021

Alberta Health Services has launched a campaign to encourage people to seek help for mental health concerns and it aims to reduce the stigma often associated with mental illness. It is called “Sleeve the Stigma” and you are likely to see signs of it in many communities on Thursday with the participation of Grade 1-12 ... Read More »

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MHPS is 2nd most expensive in report

By Medicine Hat News on January 28th, 2021

The cost per capita of the Medicine Hat Police Service is $46 more than the average of similar-sized cities, according to a KPMG report on the Lethbridge Police Service. A KPMG report compared nine cities across the country showed costs in Lethbridge were the highest per capita at $388, followed by Medicine Hat at $380. ... Read More »

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Police remind public of safe internet transaction zone at local station

By Medicine Hat News on January 28th, 2021

A number of police stations across the province have made provision for safe transactions when strangers are meeting to complete a transaction made online. Medicine Hat Police Service actually initiated the service locally in 2017 and reminds the community that it is a great idea, particularly during the pandemic when a lot of buying and ... Read More »

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