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Measles cases now reported in Medicine Hat and region
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 2nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Additional cases of measles have been found in southern Alberta, now including Medicine Hat, and as such, Alberta Health Services has issued a notice regarding possible points of infection for residents. Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles: April 21 ATB Financial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province introduces final-stages bill for health care remodel
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 2nd, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The province of Alberta has introduced Bill 55, which would advance some of the final pieces of work to be done in refocusing the health-care system. The Bill, also known as the Health Statutes Amendment Act, addresses outstanding policy items, transfers services from Alberta Health Services to Primary Care Alberta and “brings clarity to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous learning week opens with grand entry and ceremony
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 2nd, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Next week students will have the opportunity to participate in an immersive learning experience exploring the traditions of the Blackfoot, Cree and Métis cultures during the Kiskihkeyimowin educational event. The week-long teaching event will begin with a traditional Indigenous grand entry opening ceremony Monday morning inside the Medicine Hat College theatre and is open ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre shares appreciation for volunteers
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 1st, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Unison at Veiner Centre is praising the many volunteers who dedicate their time to offer vital programs and services to aging adults in the community and have shared the stories of two volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week. The Veiner Centre says Penny O’Neil has been a volunteer with its Meals of Wheels program ... Read More »
1 responseBargains and treasures up for grabs at weekend indoor garage sale
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 1st, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com This Saturday bargain hunters will be able to explore deals on a variety of items during the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede’s “Another Man’s Treasure” indoor garage sale. This year’s large indoor garage sale will feature more than 120 tables of items including tools, clothing, books, toys, furniture and other household items, as well ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS bringing back chronic illness workshops starting May 13
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com For those living with chronic illness or caring for those who do, Alberta Health Services is offering a free six-week virtual workshop to help live better lives. Better Choices, Better Health is a six-week series of workshops designed to support Albertans who are living with chronic pain or chronic health conditions, said AHS. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers lock up 2024 first-round pick Owen Hayes
By Medicine Hat News on May 1st, 2025
@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tigers announced a signing Wednesday morning. The Tigers put pen to paper with 2024 U.S. Priority Draft pick Owen Hayes. They drafted the 16-year-old 16th overall in May 2024. Hayes, a product of Littleton, Col., played for the Okanagan Hockey Academy Colorado U15AAA, leading the team in scoring with 21 goals ... Read More »
1 responseNenshi says cut the ‘dance,’ call independence referendum
By Medicine Hat News on May 1st, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Alberta’s opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith is doing a dangerous “dance” with separatists in the province and should put the question of Alberta’s place in Confederation to a vote. Naheed Nenshi told a press conferences in Edmonton that he’s confident voters would reject suggestions that Alberta should leave Canada. A ‘No” vote would ... Read More »
1 responseCypress County puts fire advisory in place
By Medicine Hat News on May 1st, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Cypress County joined other municipalities in moving to a fire advisory on Monday. It allows county officials to deny burn permit requests and potentially charge costs to anyone disobeying the order for the cost of wildfire response. Dry spring conditions led to similar orders in Vulcan and Lethbridge County, as well as Special Areas. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes over agers relishing one last playoff run together
By Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers on May 1st, 2025
This is the last kick at the can on this current playoff run for overage and career Lethbridge Hurricanes Brayden Edwards and Logan McCutcheon. This is the only extended playoff run for either player together with the team, facing the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Eastern Conference Championship series, as they close out their WHL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province ups investment into employment services, training
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on May 1st, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In the face of tariffs and other economic uncertainty, the provincial government is working to increase supports that will help Albertans become employed with meaningful work. Recognizing the importance of employment services to Albertans hoping to explore career paths, employment and training options so they can reconnect to the job market, Budget 2025 would ... Read More »
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