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Lots of good business news amid uncertainty
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 30th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Cutting a ceremonial ribbon is one of the cheesiest sights you’ll see, but for the business owner holding the giant scissors, it’s one of the proudest, and perhaps most worrisome, moments in life. Add to that great heaves in business and consumer confidence caused by the coronavirus pandemic. But organizers and dignitaries who attend ... Read More »
1 responseIndoor SkateSkool classes available
By Medicine Hat News on October 30th, 2020
The Medicine Hat Skateboard Association is hosting indoor SkateSkool sessions this winter. Registration is open for a four-week session that begins Nov. 1. The Nov. 1 session runs from Nov. 1-22 and will be held at the Bay3 Indoor Skate Park in the industrial area. Parents are also able to register their kids for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF’s carbon-neutral plans could affect the Hat
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 30th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A plan to make CF Industries carbon neutral and a major supplier of hydrogen fuel could lead to new investment in the company’s Medicine Hat ammonia facility. The global fertilizer manufacturer outlined a strategy Thursday to reduce carbon emissions across its facilities by one-quarter by 2030, as well as position itself as a major ... Read More »
1 responseLocal college student chosen for entrepreneurship program
By MO CRANKER on October 30th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker A Medicine Hat College student has earned a coveted spot in the Student Entrepreneurship Sprint program. Second-year business administration student Ashley Brooks-Jackson was one of more than 50 post-secondary students to apply for a spot, and was one of 30 to be accepted. “I’ve always wanted to have my own business and I kind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP creating health instability: Notley
By GILLIAN SLADE on October 30th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The leader of the official opposition says the UCP government’s handling of health care is creating instability, and that, in itself, is costly. NDP Leader Rachel Notley was in Medicine Hat on Thursday and said when she became premier in 2015, 10-year records from the previous conservative government showed that frequent changes in health ... Read More »
1 responseStone Furs closes: End of an era for Snookie Welling
By MO CRANKER on October 29th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Wednesday morning started like just about any other for Snookie Welling. She got to work early, answered phone calls before her store opened and got her shelves ready to be looked through by Hatters looking for their latest wardrobe addition. Wednesday however, was quite different from the rest of Welling’s 41 years as owner ... Read More »
1 responsePublic school board not worried about curriculum suggestions just yet
By MO CRANKER on October 29th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Leaked education curriculum recommendations were talked about at length last week, with suggestions of adding bible poetry to young grades and getting rid of Residential School learning for Grade 4s. Education Minister Adriana LaGrange quickly spoke on the recommendations from the UCP’s appointed panel, stating they were not concrete. Medicine Hat Public School Board ... Read More »
1 responseVeiner Centre news expected this week
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 29th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A reopening plan for seniors services at the Veiner Centre could be announced this week, according to Mayor Ted Clugston, as members say they’re ready to return. The facility was closed along with all city’s public buildings in late March to comply with provincial health orders to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS chief officer for South zone takes role as CEO with Good Samaritan Society
By GILLIAN SLADE on October 29th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The Alberta Health Services chief zone officer for this region has left the organization. Katherine Chubbs, chief south zone officer AHS, has accepted the role of president and chief executive officer with the Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada, according to a spokesperson for AHS. Her last day with AHS was Oct. 19. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rapid tests arrive in Alberta but won’t be utilized yet
By GILLIAN SLADE on October 29th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The first shipment of COVID-19 tests that can give results in just 15 minutes are already being distributed to provinces. About a week ago the first 100,000 ID Now tests purchased by the federal government from Abbott Diagnostics arrived in Canada. The purchase agreement is for a total of 7.9 million tests. A spokesperson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP gives $220K for local suicide prevention effort
By GILLIAN SLADE on October 29th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The provincial government is giving more than $220,000 to Canadian Mental Health in Medicine Hat (CMHA) to support suicide prevention strategies. Funding will support programs such as SafeTalk, Straight Talk and Tattered Teddies workshops offered to anyone interested in learning about the warning signs of suicide among adults, youth and children. There will also ... Read More »
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