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Online video calls attention to several forms of elder abuse and how to get help
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 19th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com A new video released on the “Unison for Generations +50′ YouTube channel, run by Unison Alberta operator of the Veiner Centre, highlights elder abuse in its many forms and offers help for seniors experiencing abuse in Medicine Hat. The video, titled ‘Recognizing Elder Abuse: Types, Signs, and How to Get Help,’ runs less than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province draws attention to prevention and help line for awareness week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 19th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com This week the province is highlighting its 24-hour bullying help and promoting prevention during Bully Awareness Week in Alberta. Throughout the week prevention resources will be shared over social media, with the hashtag #WhereToTurn and #BullyingAwarenessWeek, including how to access Alberta’s Bullying Helpline by phone or online via chat. “Bullying Awareness Week serves as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Acute Care Alberta, the third of four new health agencies, is coming early in 2025
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 19th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Government of Alberta has provided an update on work being done on the continued restructuring of the provincial health-care system, and the newest agency is expected to form early in the new year. Significant changes have been made since the initial announcement that took place approximately a year ago, with two of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Postal workers commit to delivery of benefit cheques
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 19th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Starting Wednesday volunteer postal workers will sort and deliver the next round of benefit cheques, including Canada Child Benefit, old age security and Canada Pension Plan, to residents in Medicine Hat and surrounding communities, honouring a commitment made by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers when it announced a national strike last Friday. Local ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge man with local ties charged with fraud over promise to sell thermal coal
By Medicine Hat News on November 19th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A former mixed-martial arts promotor with ties to Medicine Hat has been charged with fraud related to his company’s promise to supply thermal coal. Thomas Norman David Fiddler, of Lethbridge, faces five charges, including fraud and money laundering related to $3.5 million in investments made in his company, Re-O-Demo. Officials with the Alberta Securities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP encourage motorists to prioritize child seat safety
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 19th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com As colder temperatures and potential winter hazards appear on roads, RCMP are encouraging parents to make sure their children’s car seats are properly secured while driving. Police say infants aged two or under are safest when placed in a rear-facing car seat until they reach the maximum weight and height limit specified by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Historical Society will focus next meeting on critical contributions of the region’s veterans
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 19th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The next general meeting of the Historical Society of Medicine Hat and District will focus on remembering and honouring the region’s veterans and their efforts. Medicine Hat has a long and distinguished military history, says R.B. Shepard, president of the Historical Society. “One of the legends of the origin of our community’s name involved ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff man dead after multi-vehicle collision on TCH
By Medicine Hat News on November 19th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews A Redcliff man was killed in a 12-vehicle collision near Gleichen that closed westbound traffic on the Trans-Canada for six hours Monday afternoon, a RCMP release states. Mounties from Brooks, Bassano and Gleichen responded to the site, east of Cluny, at about 10:30 a.m. as a snowfall warning was in effect. A late day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council has plan for final year, albeit with looming questions
By Collin Gallant on November 19th, 2024
@@CollinGallant There’s a plan to make progress on a new, stripped-down set of council priorities, but questions linger about the implications of a workforce study and what role the city would take in a “social disorder” task force. As well, with one year remaining in council’s term, those and a plan to build a south-side ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. border crossing changes don’t include expansion at Wild Horse
By Medicine Hat News on November 19th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Two border crossings between eastern Saskatchewan and Montana will see expanded hours of operation made permanent, the U.S. Customs and Border Security Agency has announced in a raft of changes at 38 ports of entry with Canada. In Alberta, the Port of Del Bonita will permanently maintain current hours of 9 a.m. to 5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta will participate in national alert test Wednesday afternoon
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 19th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com On Wednesday at 1:55 p.m, Alberta will participate in a test of the National Public Alerting System. “Nobody likes an alert disruption, but tests such as these allow us to fix system issues. These tests, which are typically conducted every May and November, help ensure the system works properly so Albertans can receive life-saving ... Read More »
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