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Rev. Jim Hillson of Fifth Avenue Memorial killed in Saskatchewan crash
By Medicine Hat News on September 2nd, 2020
Rev. Jim Hillson, a well-known pastor in Medicine Hat and longtime contributor to the News’s weekly pastoral column, has died in a car crash. He was 77. Hillson was the reverend emeritus of Fifth Avenue Memorial Church and very active in the community, appearing just last week at a City of Medicine Hat meeting regarding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Semicolon tattoos for mental health raise $4,000
By MO CRANKER on September 2nd, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker A free tattoo event this past weekend raised $4,000 for the Canadian Mental Health Association. Organizers Fitu and Erin Taefu were unsure of how busy their Saturday semicolon tattooing event would be, with little promotion other than a couple social media posts and a story in the News. When the pair got to Fitu’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riverside home invasion likely a targeted attack, police say
By Medicine Hat News on September 2nd, 2020
Police say that a “home invasion” robbery in Riverside that left two people injured on Monday night was likely a targeted attack and there is no risk to the general public. The Medicine Hat Police Service was called to a residence on Third Street NW near Division Avenue at about 8:30 p.m. They say the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finlay Bridge sidewalk getting repair
By Medicine Hat News on September 2nd, 2020
The sidewalk along Finlay Bridge will be closed to pedestrian traffic for two days starting Thursday for minor repair work. The bridge itself has been shut to motorists since June as the decking is removed and concrete installed on the 110-year-old span. Starting Thursday, both walkways on the west and east side of the traffic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No added addiction treatment spaces coming
By GILLIAN SLADE on September 2nd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The government says there will not be any additional drug addiction treatment spaces made available locally for those going through drug treatment court. It is anticipated that 10 to 15 individuals will be going through the drug treatment court program in Medicine Hat at any given time, Doug Schweitzer, the now former minister of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Staff member from Ecole St. John Paul II confirmed to have tested positive for COVID
By Medicine Hat News on September 1st, 2020
The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education announced Sunday that one of its staff members has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual works at Ecole St. John Paul II. After an investigation, the MHCBE says no additional staff members are required to isolate. MHCBE cleaning staff performed a deep sanitization of the building to disinfect ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Loved ones honoured on International Overdose Awareness Day
By Medicine Hat News on September 1st, 2020
Monday was the 20th annual International Overdose Awareness Day. Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jason Luan said it was a time to remember and grieve those who have lost their lives to an overdose. “In 2019, more than 780 people died of overdose from opioids, other drugs and alcohol in Alberta. Each of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Advice for dealing with financial crisis
By GILLIAN SLADE on September 1st, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Part 2 of 2… A bankruptcy trustee says the sooner you seek advice on managing a tough financial situation the more options you have. Randy Kobbert, licensed insolvency trustee with Meyers Norris Penny, says anyone who has seen their employment circumstances or income change, needs to face the new reality. Total up your monthly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students are back in class
By MO CRANKER on September 1st, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Many students, teachers and parents were looking forward to Monday – the first day of school. Classes were cancelled back in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with students across the province shifting to emergency online learning for the remainder of the school year. This year, children and parents have the choice on whether ... Read More »
1 responseTyler Shandro makes first Hat visit
By GILLIAN SLADE on September 1st, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Medicine Hat Regional Hospital is back up to pre-COVID surgery levels, Minister of Health Tyler Shandro said on Monday after a tour of the facility. It was Shandro’s first tour of the hospital since being appointed health minister about 18 months ago. He says Medicine Hat is not regarded as a rural area and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Zone has fewest cases of COVID-19 in Alberta
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 29th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The south zone now has the lowest number of active cases of all zones in the province, according to data from Alberta Health released this week. The entire south zone, which includes Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Brooks and the surrounding area, has 18 active cases of COVID. The central zone has 25, the north zone ... Read More »
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