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Chief of police figures an uptick in opioid deaths has occurred
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 10th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Medicine Hat’s police chief says the number of deaths related to consumption of drugs is up this year. “Every day I read the logs and it seems we have had a bit of an increase in opioid-related deaths,” said MHPS chief Andy McGrogan. MHPS do not get copies of autopsy reports for specific data ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagle Butte’s philanthropic club donates to three local non-profits
By Medicine Hat News on June 10th, 2020
A student philanthropic club at Eagle Butte High School made donations to three local non-profit organizations on Tuesday. Scott Raible, teacher, together with school librarian Sherry Anton, helped to organize the club together with four extremely dedicated students who sell pizza twice a week to students in the school all year long, said Raible. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rural power provider launches community sponsorship program
By Medicine Hat News on June 10th, 2020
EQUS, a rural power provider, has launched a community sponsorship program to fund COVID-19 related initiatives in rural Albertan communities. For many not-for-profit and community groups, demand for services is high, yet fundraising is low due to the virus. EQUS created this grant to help fill that void, a release says. “One of EQUS’ core ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Victim assistance official doesn’t see issues here from crime fund changes
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on June 10th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The provincial government’s plan to expand the mandate of the Victims of Crime Fund to include public safety initiatives shouldn’t prevent victims from receiving the services and support they need, says Medicine Hat Police Service Victim Assistance Unit program manager Laura Deschamps. While critics have raised concerns over the bill’s proposed plan to shift ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Video and telephone physician consultations made permanent
By Medicine Hat News on June 10th, 2020
The telephone and video doctor consultations that patients were introduced to during the COVID-19 lockdown will now continue, says Alberta Health. Minister of Health Tyler Shandro says these visits have been valuable, and by making them permanent, physicians will be appropriately compensated. The new billing codes introduced a few months ago for doctors to use ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chief likes proposed drunk-driving law
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on June 10th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The provincial government is proposing new legislation that would allow first-time impaired driving offenders to avoid a criminal charge, which Medicine Hat Police Service chief Andy McGrogan says would help keep dangerous drivers off the road while freeing up court and police resources. Bill 21, the Provincial Administrative Penalties Act, would introduce the Immediate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rural crime ticks back up with lifted COVID restrictions
By MO CRANKER on June 10th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker As summer weather hits and people begin getting more normalcy back in their lives, the Redcliff RCMP is reminding people to be safe and smart when going about their days. When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit in March, the RCMP noted a slowdown in crime in the town of Redcliff and in Cypress County. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police arrest and charge four in June 3 drug bust
By Medicine Hat News on June 9th, 2020
Four people were arrested in Veinerville on June 3 in connection with a drug bust. A search of vehicles yielded nearly $20,000 worth of drugs, including 184 grams of methamphetamine, 28 grams of fentanyl, 28 grams of cocaine and 20 grams of psilocybin mushrooms. “Drug dealers will go to great lengths to protect their trade, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors service awards will focus on COVID support
By Medicine Hat News on June 9th, 2020
The province is accepting nominations for the 2020 seniors service awards to recognize people who have invested time, energy and resources to help seniors during the pandemic. Across Alberta, countless individuals and groups, including seniors themselves, have stepped up in new and innovative ways to ensure their friends, neighbours and community members have the supports ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress Wind hopes to lessen footprint during delay
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 9th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Disruption in the global supply chain is cited as the cause for a one-year delay in building a major wind farm in southeast Alberta, but the company behind Cypress Wind says the time could be used to lessen the footprint of the facility that is still proceeding with the $250-million project. EDF Renewables was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat College plans drive-thru event for 560 grads
By Medicine Hat News on June 9th, 2020
Medicine Hat College will be honouring its graduates this week, though a formal commencement ceremony is delayed until next year. With in-person classes suspended at the campus and any large gathering of people closed due to health restrictions, the college announced last month it planned to have a double convocation ceremony next year for both ... Read More »
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