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Christmas Day brings annual Christmas Dinners
By Medicine Hat News on December 20th, 2019
Medicine Hat organizations continue their annual dinners on Christmas Day for those without family. Missy Fandrick, executive director of United Way, says the organization has been involved with the Spirit of Christmas Feast dinner for four years – proud to feed up to 300 Hatters. “The dinner gives everybody a sense of belonging, companionship, friendship ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Off the streets but struggling to avoid a return
By GILLIAN SLADE on December 20th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Rob says four-and-a-half years ago he would have told you there was no way he would ever end up homeless and have severe financial struggles. Rob (his last name is withheld to protect his privacy) was a professional driver and had a second job doing cleaning. He made $3,600 before taxes every month and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Homelessness up and on the rise
By GILLIAN SLADE on December 20th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Medicine Hat Community Housing Society says the number of people experiencing homelessness is significantly higher this month compared to last December, and the trend is expected to continue. “As things are shifting in our economy and our landscape I think we are seeing just the tip of the iceberg,” said Jaime Rogers, manager of ... Read More »
1 responseNearly 1,200 pounds of food donated at CP Holiday Train event
By JALYCE THOMPSON - Special to the News on December 20th, 2019
Folks at the Medicine Hat and District Food Bank were delightfully surprised with the outcome of donations from the CP Holiday Train, which came through the city on Wednesday. Krista Sanders, volunteer and events co-ordinator, says the food bank received 1,175 pounds of food from the event, filling four large cardboard boxes. Not only is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks RCMP charge 52-year-old man in highway fatality from June
By Medicine Hat News on December 20th, 2019
Mounties in Brooks have laid charges of dangerous driving causing death stemming from a highway crash last spring that claimed the life of a 72-year-old man. On June 3, RCMP responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Range Road 150 and the Trans-Canada Highway, west of the city. They determined that a pickup ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Festive feast returns for CAPE after decade-long hiatus
By JEREMY APPEL on December 20th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The Centre for Academic and Personal Excellence has brought back its annual Holiday feast after it took a years-long hiatus due to a lack of space in its old building. “This is the first time we will again eat together as a large group in 10 years, and you can feel the energy,” says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Experts talk drug-impaired drivers at Police Commission meeting
By JEREMY APPEL on December 20th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The Medicine Hat Police Commission heard a presentation Thursday on driving under the influence, with an emphasis on drug impairment. Const. Darren Holeha, one of two certified drug recognition experts on the force, spoke of the methods by which traffic officers can test for drug impairment, which have been in effect since June 2018 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP Holiday Train makes its annual Medicine Hat stop
By medicinehatnews on December 19th, 2019
Warm weather and a warm message via cellphone to Terri Clark highlighted the annual stop of the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train in Medicine Hat on Wednesday afternoon. The fundraising journey across the company’s routes drew to a close later that night, and by unique scheduling made Medicine Hat one of the final stops on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Government support services available over the Holiday Season
By Medicine Hat News on December 19th, 2019
This time of year can come with challenges for many people but there are government supports for those in need. Essential government services are available 24/7 to help anyone who needs support during the Holidays. If you require emergency supports to meet basic needs, call the Income Support Contact centre: 1-866-644-5135. Anyone facing family violence, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Project Rainbow hosts inclusive Holiday dinner
By JEREMY APPEL on December 19th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Project Rainbow hosted its second annual winter solstice potluck dinner Wednesday to ensure LGBTQ Hatters and their friends have a place to celebrate the Holidays. “It stemmed from a need to fight alienation in the community,” Project Rainbow spokesperson Caelan Hart said of the event’s inception. He says the Holiday Season can be tough ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shopping local keeps your dollars in town
By JALYCE THOMPSON on December 19th, 2019
Independent businesses in Medicine Hat say local shopping during the Christmas holidays is beneficial for the community overall. Store owners say they have been experiencing a decrease in foot traffic this Christmas, which they attribute to online shopping and the state of the economy. They said it’s important for citizens to be reminded that local ... Read More »
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