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Provincial union says private hospital laundry services failing in big way
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 26th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees claim that privatized laundry services have resulted in lowered quality of care, and worry for the future of hospitals. AUPE members and other health-care workers report that gowns, sheets and rags are often soiled or filled with used needles, said AUPE, with soiled sheets or lost ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Deadline for Agri-Stability registration pushed three months to July 31
By Medicine Hat News on April 26th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A deadline next week to register for the Agri-Stability program to guard against large income declines for farm and ranch producers has been extended until mid-summer. “Given the pressures and uncertainties facing the agricultural sector, federal, provincial and territorial governments have agreed to extend the AgriStability enrolment deadline … to July 31, 2025, for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local candidates make final pleas for support
By Collin Gallant on April 26th, 2025
@@CollinGallant The 45th General Election will be decided Monday, but not before the candidates in Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner make their last pitch to voters in the city and region. That comes five weeks after the quick election call at the end of March, in some cases arranging local candidates for the riding and outreach to voters. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clark’s legal costs decision on hold for now
By Collin Gallant on April 25th, 2025
@@CollinGallant A council debate on whether Mayor Linnsie Clark’s legal bills should be covered is on pause, but a debate on how elected officials go about soliciting outside legal brief is now on the agenda. Earlier this month, Clark formally asked council to consider covering $76,000 of legal costs she incurred during a year-long dispute ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All sea-cans from Towne Square have been repurposed
By Medicine Hat News on April 25th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Shipping containers that were made up as market stalls at Towne Square but removed last fall will be used as market stalls, a concession booth and storage by local businesses and community groups. This week, the News reported that Alexandra Middle School had secured two of the painted pods, while the City of Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patio parties will tee up Tigers games at Co-op Place
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 25th, 2025
Medicine Hat Tigers fans have a new way to excited for the playoffs. Ahead of Game 1 and 2 Friday and Saturday at Co-op Place, the arena will host an all-ages licensed patio party to tee up the third-round series with the Lethbridge Hurricanes. The patio party gets underway at 5 p.m. and runs until ... Read More »
1 responseLocal residents hosting ‘Elbows Up’ event to celebrate community
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 25th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com May 3 hopes to be a celebration of Canada as a nation to bring the people of Medicine Hat and area together in the face of growing uncertainty. While the term “Elbows Up” has taken on a more partisan meaning, this movement is strongly non-partisan, seeking to bring Canadians together to affirm “Canada’s strength, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local hardware stores to merge under one roof
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 25th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com Ace Hardware along Maple Avenue will now be operating under the well-known Home Hardware banner according to owners Myrna Stark and Colin Hyland. “We are very excited to bring this familiar Canadian brand to this part of our city,” said Stark in a press release sent to local media outlets. “After Ace exited the ... Read More »
1 responseAg societies get boost from province during announcement in Medicine Hat
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on April 25th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Recognizing the vital role of agricultural societies within the province, the government of Alberta is committing $7.4 million to ensure their presence for years to come. With 292 organizations, there are more agriculture societies in Alberta than any other province. Seven of these societies are recognized as regional societies, including Medicine Hat’s Exhibition and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One-in-five eligible voters cast early ballot in local riding
By Medicine Hat News on April 25th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Just more than 20 per cent of eligible voters in Medicine Hat-Cardson-Warner took advantage of early voting, Elections Canada reported late Thursday. The agency states that 17,144 votes were cast over four days last weekend at locations throughout the riding that spans from the Saskatchewan boundary to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!There are new baby names on top in Saskatchewan
By Medicine Hat News on April 25th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews Sorry, Olivia, the nine-year run as the most popular name for baby girls in Saskatchewan is over. Sophia emerged as the top name for girls in that province in 2024, according to a release from the Saskatchewan government on Tuesday. A total of 48 births last year were registered under Sophia, five more than ... Read More »
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