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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 »
1 responseAHS ‘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 »
Be the first to comment!Power sale opposition taking action
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 28th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A local advocate for retaining public ownership of the city’s power generating company says a “strategic review of alternatives” is beginning to form even though council members say they have heard relatively little feedback on the subject. Alison Van Dyke says that might be compared to the recent debate about public mask use, when ... Read More »
4 responsesPolice 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 »
Be the first to comment!Alternative Learning Team ready to help students
By MO CRANKER on January 27th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker A presentation from the Alternative Programming Team was the main feature during Tuesday’s public school board meeting. The team, headlined by Alternative Programming vice-principal Gregory Ferris, spoke at length with the board about its services in public schools. “In our school division we have programs that fall into Alternative Programming and we also have ... Read More »
2 responsesCovenant Health one of Alberta’s top-70 employers
By Medicine Hat News on January 27th, 2021
Covenant Health that operates St. Joseph’s Home and Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat has been named one of Alberta’s top 70 employers. “We are honoured to be named a leading employer in Alberta again this year as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to place significant demands on our health-care teams and the system as a whole. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local doctor explains how COVID patients are treated in hospital
By Medicine Hat News on January 27th, 2021
There is still no specific medication to treat COVID-19 but at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital a range of treatments are used and the province has a team looking at research from around the world. Dr. Sean Hollingworth, MHRH anesthesiologist and interim associate South zone medical director, says oxygen is still used consistently, and also a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Waterfront District’ headlines annual State of the City address
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 27th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant An overview of a “Waterfront District” headlined the annual State of the City address by Mayor Ted Clugston on Tuesday as a video showed administrators calling the city-led development a “billion-dollar opportunity.” The potential transformation of most of River Road into a pedestrian mall, Finlay Bridge, a focus on higher density housing, and changes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New police chief says first month has been all positives
By MO CRANKER on January 27th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker After more than two decades with the Calgary Police Service, Mike Worden is adjusting to a new life and a new job in the Hat. Worden took over as chief of the Medicine Hat Police Service late last year and says he’s had a good first month on the job. “Honestly, it’s been a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Operating costs balloon at Co-op Place
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 27th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The operating costs at Co-op Place may be more than three times more than originally projected when the city approved building the major spectator rink seven years ago. That is according to a city councillor who mentioned the facility this week while questioning the results of an effort to put another local facility under ... Read More »
3 responsesMHRH outbreak ongoing, Cardston’s is over
By Medicine Hat News on January 27th, 2021
A COVID-19 outbreak in the Cardston Health Centre is over. An outbreak was declared Jan. 12 after two people in that acute-care facility tested positive. Alberta Health Services reports on its website that an outbreak at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Jan. 14 is still in effect. An outbreak in an acute-care or a continuing-care ... Read More »
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