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Mustard Seed adding 20 shelter spaces for winter months
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 13th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Mustard Seed will increase efforts to provide a safe, warm place for the unhoused population this winter, with a temporary expansion. In a press release Thursday, the Mustard Seed explained that it will add 20 extra shelter spaces for the colder months. This move came at the request of the province ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rossco’s Pub roasts 500 turkey meals for food bank
By BRENDAN MILLER on December 13th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Kitchen staff at Rossco’s Pub had all ovens operating overtime last weekend cooking about 30 large turkeys and making approximately 500 holiday dinners for those in need. “We started on Friday and we were rotating the ovens every four hours,” explains owner Ross Beach. “We were putting turkeys in, taking turkeys out and then ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks residents will see property taxes increase by 5.6% in 2025
By Medicine Hat News on December 13th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Brooks city council was presented with a final budget Thursday night that recommends a 5.6 per cent tax increase in 2025. That would bring in an additional $805,000 in revenue to balance the budget next year. The largest increase in expenditures relates to higher costs for RCMP policing service, which will rise by $518,500, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ranchers ready to do their part at the border
By Collin Gallant on December 13th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Southeast Alberta ranchers along the boundary with Montana say they will help the province’s effort to step up border security measures, including allowing greater access to their land and grazing leases, but some stress that co-operation is a two-way street. On Thursday, Premier Danielle Smith, along with law enforcement officials and two cabinet ministers, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province appoints its first advocate solely in charge of dealing with prejudice of Indigenous Peoples in health care
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 13th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com In a move to combat discrimination felt by Indigenous Peoples when accessing health services, the province has hired its first Indigenous Patient Safety Investigator and Advocate. “The appointment of an Indigenous Patient Safety Investigator and Advocate is a significant step towards ensuring Indigenous patients have the support they need to advocate for themselves,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers spread Christmas cheer at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
By JAMES TUBB on December 13th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers took an annual but always memorable trip through Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Thursday. A total of 10 Tigers brought with them bundles of bears from the Medicine Hat News Teddy Bear Toss, delivering them to children and seniors. The effort was led by the leadership group of captain Oasiz ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province commits $4.2 million to a dozen rec facilities Alberta-wide
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 13th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The province is investing $4.2 million to support the creation and revitalization of 12 recreational facilities in communities across the province. “The Active Communities Initiative is our commitment to ensuring Albertans have access to up-to-date sport and recreation infrastructure to remain healthy, vibrant and actively engaged in the sports they love,” said Joseph Schow, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sun City Ford president recognized with provincial award; highlights community involvement
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 13th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Pat Quinlan, dealer and managing partner at Medicine Hat Sun City Ford, was recognized for more than 30 years of service in the automotive industry as this year’s recipients of the Alberta Dealer of Excellence Award (non-metro) presented by the Motor Dealers Association of Alberta. Quinlan received a plaque Thursday afternoon from Gerald Wood, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP Briefs: Four people killed in Highway 3 collision on Tuesday
By Medicine Hat News on December 12th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Four people were killed in a crash on Highway 3 east of Grassy Lake on Tuesday morning, the RCMP detachment in Taber reported on Wednesday. The three-vehicle collision occurred between Range Road Nos. 143 and 144, about 23 kilometres east of Taber. A male and female in their 80s, travelling in a Dodge pickup ... Read More »
1 responseRedcliff Santa for Seniors seeking donations
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 12th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com An initiative to make sure local seniors aren’t forgotten this Holiday Season is looking for Santa’s helpers who are willing to purchase items on a wish list before Dec. 18. Redcliff Santa for Seniors is seeking several items, including non-perishable food items, personal hygiene items, puzzle books, tea/ coffee and gift cards to local ... Read More »
1 responseBrooks RCMP arrest assault suspect following brief foot chase
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 12th, 2024
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com On Monday, Brooks RCMP apprehended Kayl Libke after responding to an assault at the 7-Eleven convenience store located on Sutherland Drive in that city. Upon arrival police found a male victim with noticeable cuts and bruises on his face. The victim directed officers toward the direction the suspect had fled on foot, and police ... Read More »
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