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Emergency docs pen letter to UCP
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 5th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Emergency physicians warn the premier and health minister that emergency departments will take the brunt of the changes to health care. Dr. Paul Parks, emergency physician in Medicine Hat and spokesperson for southern Alberta emergency physicians, says changes introduced by Alberta Health will likely result in more people arriving in emergency departments. A letter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robb Nash Project will hit on relevant youth topics in immersive concert setting
By Medicine Hat News on March 5th, 2020
An immersive concert experience focusing on serious issues relevant to youth with a dash of levity is coming to the Canalta Centre next week. The Robb Nash Project will perform March 12 at 10:30 a.m., with an act that addresses mental health-related topics, such as depression, anxiety, self-harm, addiction, bullying and suicidal ideation. But it’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auditors enter supervised consumption site in Lethbridge on reports of alleged spending irregularities by ARCHES
By TIM KALINOWSKI Alberta Newspaper Group on March 5th, 2020
A team of auditors sanctioned by Alberta Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jason Luan entered the ARCHES-run supervised consumption site in Lethbridge on Wednesday. According to Lethbridge Herald sources, the team was tasked with looking into alleged potential spending irregularities at the local site. Kassandra Kitz, press secretary for Luan, released a statement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Security guard at Lethbridge supervised consumption site shot in the face with syringe contents
By Alberta Newspaper Group on March 5th, 2020
A security guard at Lethbridge’s supervised consumption site was shot in the face, but not with a gun or other common weapon, although one possibly just as deadly. The weapon used in Tuesday’s assault was a syringe, which contained blood and “other fluids,” police reported Wednesday. “This is a very serious incident,” Sgt. Bruce Hagel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Mustard Seed hosting its first local fundraiser, Seeds of Hope, on April 17
By Medicine Hat News on March 5th, 2020
The Mustard Seed’s first annual fundraising dinner event is taking place April 17. The Seeds of Hope Event will feature guest speaker Sean Brandow – chaplain for the Humboldt Broncos. Tickets for the event are being sold for a table of eight at $1,200. Please contact Colette Eirich 403-866-7542 or by email at ColetteEirich@theseed.ca. Proceeds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused in mall stabbing is back in the Hat
By JEREMY APPEL on March 5th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A man accused of stabbing a 72-year-old man at the mall has made his first appearance in Medicine Hat Provincial Court. Paul Fabreau appeared in person Wednesday after spending three months in custody at the Calgary Remand Centre. Defence counsel Bradley Bellmore said Fabreau needed to be brought down to the Hat to get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Physicians fear losing ability to provide obstetric care at maternity clinic
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 5th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A number of physicians providing obstetric care at the local Family Medicine Maternity Clinic are not sure they will continue. “Almost half of our doctors are not sure they would be able to continue to do obstetrics,” said Dr. Gerry Prince. He says physicians enjoy the work and would like to continue but financially, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial cuts will affect city work
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 4th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Changes to provincial grants that help pay for city construction projects were the focus of debate at Monday’s council meeting, with councillors wondering how plans may be affected by a 15 per cent drop over the next two years. That could total about $1.5 million less per year to pay for capital construction budgets ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washing your hands will go a long way
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 4th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta’s chief medical officer of health emphasizes the importance of regular hand washing in protecting from viruses including COVID-19. Dr. Deena Hinshaw has some tips on making sure your hands are thoroughly washed and how often you should be doing so. The first step is to roll up your sleeves and push out of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Distance learning phase-out will have minimal local effect, but advocate says move shouldn’t be trusted
By JEREMY APPEL on March 4th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Administrators from two local school boards say the impact of the government phasing out the Alberta Distance Learning Centre will not make much of an impact, but a provincial public education advocate says it’s an ominous sign of future developments. The ADLC, based out of Barrhead’s Pembina Hills School Division, was established in 1997 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sawubona aims to spark discussion with cultural show-and-tell
By Medicine Hat News on March 4th, 2020
A single item can launch a fascinating conversation and that is the purpose of Sawubona. The opening reception for Sawubona will take place Thursday, 10 a.m. at the Veiner Centre. Sawubona is a Zulu greeting that means “we see you.” The idea is for participants to bring an item to the event. Ideally they would ... Read More »
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