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More than 1,150 toys collected during AHS Toys for Tickets campaign
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 27th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Health Services wishes to extend its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in this year’s Toys for Tickets Campaign for their part in making the Holiday Season a little more special for children who needed it. The campaign, which allows for anyone who received an AHS parking ticket at participating AHS parking facilities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year in Review: Weathering the storm in 2024, local business more positive about 2025 outlook
By Collin Gallant on December 27th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Business leaders and consumers both hunkered down in 2024 to weather the gridlock of high prices and the high interest rates used to combat them. Both inflation and borrowing costs now appear to be easing, but the map ahead is still murky due to the potential seismic shifts in the North American political and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year in Review: An arts and culture explosion in Medicine Hat
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 27th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat is always brimming with music and art, and 2024 showcased the city’s hunger for these forms of expression in a way that’s true to form. The Esplanade saw various installations throughout the year, such as the “Here I Am – Can You See Me?” which hosted the eye-opening portrait ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Order of the Eastern Star hands out year-end grants to local organizations
By Medicine Hat News on December 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The Order of the Eastern Star has announced its year-end grants to local organizations in the Medicine Hat Area. The Murray Chapter, No. 58, of the women’s social service club, made the presentations on Dec. 5. The Mustard Seed and Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre were each awarded $2,000 from the group’s fundraising proceeds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Merry Christmas from the Medicine Hat News
By James Tubb on December 25th, 2024
The Medicine Hat News would like to wish our readers a Merry Christmas and well wishes for the New Year. The year 2024 has been a busy one for all, but our in-depth, trusted coverage of local news, sports and events could not exist without dedicated readers like you. We will take some days to enjoy the ... Read More »
1 responseA Zoom call with the Big Guy
By Medicine Hat News on December 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews As has become an annual tradition – and because we serve some of the best cookies he’s ever had – Jolly Old St. Nick, Mr. Claus himself, met with the Medicine Hat News last week ahead of his big night, Christmas Eve. After many years of phone calls and loooong-distance charges, Zoom meetings have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province reminds Albertans to exercise self care for mental health strength over the holidays
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 24th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com While the holidays can be a time of joy and celebration, Recovery Alberta and Alberta Health Services wish to extend a hand for those who may be instead experiencing stress, sadness or isolation. For many, says Recovery Alberta, the holidays can be especially difficult when dealing with addiction, mental health challenges, or the grief ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year in Review: Council eyes busy final year after conflict dominates headlines in 2024
By Collin Gallant on December 24th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Linnsie Clark and most council members say they are moving ahead with the business of council and to accomplish much in the last year of their term, but often behind-the-scenes strife continued to paint issues at city hall in 2024. That continued through a Court of King’s Bench review of sanctions placed on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four renewables projects in SE Alberta to receive more than $20M each in federal grants
By Collin Gallant on December 24th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Four major renewable power projects in southeast Alberta will share almost $100 million in federal grants from the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program. Ottawa announced $152 million for nine projects located in Alberta on Dec. 13 – several days before the federal government’s release of new clean electricity regulations. Five projects will be awarded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP Briefs: Road conditions wreak Sunday havoc on Trans-Canada near Brooks
By Medicine Hat News on December 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Freezing rain and icy road conditions on Sunday left 25 vehicles and eight semi-trucks in the ditch along the Trans-Canada Highway near Brooks, Mounties in that city report, while the No. 1 highway was also closed for a time near Swift Current. There were no serious injuries reported between Bassano and Brooks, though the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Interpretive Program hosting Christmas Bird Count for Kids
By Medicine Hat News on December 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews To coincide with the annual tradition of the Christmas Bird Count, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is hosting a special event focused specifically on the little ones. The Christmas Bird Count for Kids, which will run Jan. 5 from 10-11 a.m. starting out front at the Nature Centre, is a family-friendly nature walk that ... Read More »
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