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Donation to dementia unit brings ageless companions
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 21st, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A range of items that bring comfort and purpose to those with dementia have been introduced at River Ridge seniors’ residence thanks to a local fundraising project. Teuntse Prins has a big smile on her face as she tenderly strokes a robotic cat and it responds with some purring. A short time later Prins ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caregiver workshop hosted at Chinook Village will help map out responsibilities
By Medicine Hat News on November 20th, 2019
The role of a caregiver can be both exhausting and rewarding, and there is a caregiver workshop taking place in Medicine Hat on Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. The Caregiver Bubble: The Inner and Outer World of Family Caregiving will take place at Chinook Village. Tickets are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Industries’ full-ride scholarship goes to ‘underrepresented’ MHC student; this year to Julie Lesko
By Medicine Hat News on November 20th, 2019
CF Industries has provided a $20,000 full-ride scholarship to a female power engineering student at Medicine Hat College as a means of encouraging diversity in the field. Julie Lesko, an MHC power engineering and technology student, is this year’s recipient. Since 2013, CF Industries has donated the scholarship every two years to an “under-represented” power ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fireworks: Industry opposes ban suggested by fire service
By Medicine Hat News on November 20th, 2019
A plan to restrict firework sales in Medicine Hat and use of recreational fireworks by the general public is drawing heat from a group representing the industry. Last spring, restrictions on low-hazard fireworks were removed from the provincial fire code, partially due to lobbying by the Canadian National Fireworks Association. After decades of firecrackers and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First St. nearly ready after lengthy work
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 20th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The city says First Street will reopen to traffic within a week or two following a summer of replacing infrastructure that required closing sections of the street to traffic. Since late September First Street SW has been closed to traffic from First Avenue to Chinook Drive. “We are working feverishly to open up First ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP lifts power price cap
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 20th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A provincial cap on electricity prices that many utility users may not have known existed will be eliminated under legislation proposed this week to implement the Alberta budget. City utility officials says local customers will likely notice the difference on their bills going forward as higher power rates are forecast, but say they could ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayfair Manor now part of Avenue Living
By Medicine Hat News on November 20th, 2019
Medicine Hat’s tallest apartment building has been added to the growing rental portfolio of Avenue Living. The company’s signs were prominent on the building that towers over the downtown core one week after its previous owner alluded to a sale in financial reports. Avenue Living made a big entrance into the Medicine Hat market in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College hosting Hemp and Cannabis Conference for business owners, job seekers and more
By Medicine Hat News on November 20th, 2019
Medicine Hat College is hosting a Hemp and Cannabis Conference on Friday, bringing together business owners, job seekers and potential start-ups. The event – hosted by APEX Alberta – will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and feature talks from five industry experts followed by a networking luncheon. “This conference is an opportunity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stakeholder criticisms lead to proposed Bill 207 amendments: Glasgo
By JEREMY APPEL on November 19th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A contentious private member’s bill allowing physicians to deny certain services on conscientious grounds has been amended in an effort to alleviate the concerns of stakeholders, including the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. Brooks-Medicine Hat MLA Michaela Glasgo is one of 11 MLAs from both parties who sit on the standing committee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fireworks bylaw back in front of city council
By Medicine Hat News on November 19th, 2019
A new bylaw to restrict recreational fireworks is back before council after trips back and forth to administrators. First reading of a bylaw took place at Monday’s meeting and detailed that the sales of low-hazard fireworks would be banned inside city limits. Fines ranging from $250 for possessing fireworks with a permit to $1,000 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police arrest one person with connection to car break-ins
By Medicine Hat News on November 19th, 2019
Medicine Hat News Police have apprehended an individual suspected of a string of car break-ins in the early hours of Sunday morning. The thefts were mainly concentrated in the Ross Glen Crescent area and primarily involved the theft of loose change, electronics, credit cards and wallets, according to a Medicine Hat Police Service news release. ... Read More »
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