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Alberta government looks to improve primary care system through grants
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 8th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Team-based health care is the path of choice for increasing access for all Albertans, says the province, which is continuing to make moves hoping to strengthen the primary care system. The government says it is actively working to increase access to primary care for all Albertans by implementing recommendations from the Modernizing Alberta’s Primary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City opens up applications for newest infill incentive funding
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The fourth intake for the Housing Infill and Redevelopment Incentive is now open. HIRIP aims to¯provide more multi-family housing options for Hatters and create a more diverse housing market, and by doing so, enhance the value of the city’s urban areas, while targeting areas where infrastructure such as road access and utility connections are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local citizens chip in to sponsor free cards for the public library
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Public Library has announced its latest sponsor to keep library cards available for all at no charge – the people of Medicine Hat themselves. “You probably know this, but cards are free here at Medicine Hat Public Library. That’s thanks to the generous local sponsors who have given to our A Library ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Duplicate Bridge results for October 2024
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2024
Tuesday Oct. 1 North/South 1. Mona Girling – Charlotte Jobb 2. Lloyd Fowlie – Lynn Fowlie East/West 1. Pat Hannay – Leslie Tomczyk 2. Marcia Garman – Sally Sehn Friday Oct. 4 North/South 1. Pius Denis – Doreen Denis 2. Rita Langford – Lloyd Fowlie East/West 1. Marilyn Houff – Vonda Reddekop 2. Shelyn Poissant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Empty SW Hill lot gets zoning change for multi-unit development
By Collin Gallant on November 8th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A local homebuilder can proceed with plans to build an apartment on Second Street of the Southwest Hill after council approved a zoning change Monday night. The 50-foot-wide lot that backs onto a slope has been vacant since 2022 when the former home was demolished, but would meet city development goals of spurring infill ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province to form financial review panel for post-secondaries
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 8th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Early next year the province says it will establish an “expert” panel to review and evaluate post-secondary funding to ensure funding provided in support of students is being used effectively. The UCP government released a statement Thursday saying the panel will provide a comprehensive report summarizing findings and recommendations that will focus on current ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!63-year-old man seriously injured during road rage altercation, charges laid
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 7th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat Police have charged a 28-year-old male with aggravated assault following a traffic-related altercation that escalated into a physical altercation on Oct. 28. “According to the information received, a verbal dispute had occurred on the roadway between the motorists which then escalated shortly thereafter into a physical altercation,” states a police release. Police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City recommends large vehicles safely drive over mini roundabouts instead of around them
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 7th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Motorists driving large vehicles, including RVs, will not be ticketed for driving over the paved area of two mini roundabouts installed along Eighth Street SE as a measure to calm traffic in the area. In fact, motorists of large vehicles, as well as transit drivers, are encouraged to drive over the roundabout pavement in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Alberta Regional Recovery Conference underway in Medicine Hat
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 7th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Southern Alberta Regional Recovery Conference enjoyed a strong start Wednesday, as those invested in the healing of the Medicine Hat and area community gather for two days dedicated to mental health. This is the second annual SARRCon, said director of operations and education Ryan Oscar, and this year, they have expanded their scope ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire Chief for a Day: Inquisitive young Grade 6 student from River Heights
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 7th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com On Wednesday, Medicine Hat firefighters reported to a new chief for duty as they welcomed Emma Lee, a Grade 6 student at River Heights School, to experience a day in the life of a first responder and participate in life-saving training exercises. Lee’s day began like any other normal school day, however when she ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tax decrease on massive greenhouse could cancel out growth
By Medicine Hat News on November 7th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The conversion of the Aurora Sun cannabis greenhouse toward growing flowers and cukes – and the subsequent change in tax status – could negate all other assessment growth in the city for 2025. City finance officials presented estimates to council members on Tuesday for the coming two-year budget, including forecasts of tax increases and ... Read More »
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