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Fire services respond to 26 fires last month, increase fire prevention engagement
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com In October, Medicine Hat Fire Service responded to four structure fires and 22 outside fires, as well as 21 motor vehicle collisions. The fire prevention and education team also visited 23 local schools. One structure fire occurred on Oct. 24 after crews responded to a resident who had brought an outdoor fire into their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heavy snow and high winds forecasted today, expected to impact travel
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Canada issued a snowfall warning for Medicine Hat on Monday forecasting heavy snowfall and strong northern gusting winds to begin early this morning. The national weather forecaster says snowfall from 10 to 15 cm is expected in southeastern Alberta today, with localized amounts of up to 25 cm expected in the area over the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Games marathon in memory of local boy raises $20K for Children’s Hospital
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 5th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Only one month away from his third birthday, Dominic Rooney passed away after a two-year battle with cancer nine years ago while on a Make-a-Wish trip to Disney World in Orlando. “Dominic was such a happy, fun loving kid who didn’t let anything get him down,” recalls father Sean Rooney. “And that spirit is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP trans bills met with backlash and concern within the community
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 5th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com On October 31, Alberta’s government tabled three bills with focuses on gender diversity and transgender individuals, which have been met with backlash from official opposition, educators and concerned individuals. The three bills in question, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, the Education Amendment Act and the Fairness and Safety in Sport Act all aim to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Blue Cross sponsoring Finding Balance campaign to bring awareness to the risk of falls
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 5th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Blue Cross has partnered with the Alberta Injury Prevention Centre for the annual Finding Balance campaign, which aims to raise awareness of how to prevent injuries for Fall Prevention Awareness Month. Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults, and the older people are, the greater the risk of falling becomes. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede outlines funding request for major renovation needs
By Collin Gallant on November 5th, 2024
@@CollinGallant A new proposal by Stampede officials looking to secure funds and a no-interest local from the city includes two options for badly needed grandstand renovations, as well as a potential joint management agreement until payback hurdles are met. That would still require the City of Medicine Hat to provide an outright grant of $12 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than 200 attend annual HALO dinner and auction
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 5th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The eighth annual HALO Air Ambulance ‘In Flight For Your Life’ fundraiser dinner and auction on Saturday at the Seven Person Community Hall was a success, with more than 200 attending the event that helps keep HALO in air. The annual dinner is one of HALO’s premier fundraising events last year raising more than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Special session of council today to further discuss city budget
By Medicine Hat News on November 5th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The 2025-26 city budget is back on the agenda today as council holds a special session to discuss the municipal operating budget proposal for the next two years. Council members are also expected to receive a detailed list of capital projects that could be deferred in the next budget cycle. Staff said late last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County to issue burn permits until end of March
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on November 2nd, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com County residents can now apply for free fire permits, valid for three days, beginning Nov. 1 to March 31, 2025 following a spring/summer fire restriction. The county graduated to a fire restriction in June, not unusual during dry, warm summers, that set restrictions on the kinds of fires allowed, including recreational fires and fireworks, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tickets on sale now for Medicine Hat Musical Theatre’s next production, a one-woman comedy with relatability at its core
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on November 2nd, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Tickets are officially on sale for Medicine Hat Musical Theatre’s latest production, Shirley Valentine. The one-woman play was offered to MHMT by its lead and sole actress, Heather Macnab, and was picked up as a good refresher between two large productions, Jersey Boys and The Play That Goes Wrong. “We just thought it would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teachers association says new legislation undermines student trust, safety
By BRENDAN MILLER on November 2nd, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Alberta Teachers Association responded to the government’s announcement Thursday of legislation for the transgender community, including bans on gender-affirming surgery for anyone under 17 years and hormone therapy for anyone 15 or under. Parental consent will also be required to change a student’s name or pronoun at school. ATA president Jason Schilling spoke ... Read More »
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