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Local jobless rate falls while province, nation hit with tough month
By Medicine Hat News on December 7th, 2019
The unemployment rate in southern Alberta bucked the provincial and national trend in November, according to new figures out Friday. The jobless rate in the Lethbridge Medicine Hat region sank to 4.9 per cent during the month, down one-and-a-half percentage points from October, but still one point higher than one year ago. The current regional ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daffodil Project taking break to let blooms flourish
By Medicine Hat News on December 7th, 2019
The Daffodil Project has now completed its fifth planting season and is exactly half way through the planned term of the project from 2015 to 2025. Each year the team has made adjustments to planting locations and employed strategies to maximize success for the bulbs planted. At a recent committee meeting it was decided that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat shut out of $8M addictions funding
By GILLIAN SLADE on December 7th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade An additional $8 million to help those recovering from opioid addiction was announced by the government, but none of it will be for Medicine Hat. The money will be released over the next four years, $2 million each year, for 10 clinics specializing in providing opioid agonist therapy operated by Alberta Health Services, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Budget cuts cease funding for local after-school program
By JEREMY APPEL on December 7th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel An after-school program for at-risk youth in the Flats neighbourhood could be forced to shut its doors at the end of this school year as a result of provincial budget cuts. The North Flats Neighbourhood Association received a letter from Alberta Children’s Services a few weeks ago notifying them that its $177,000 in funding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beaulieu murder trial starts Monday
By Medicine Hat News on December 7th, 2019
Leonard Beaulieu’s second-degree murder trial begins Monday. The accused, who’s being tried by judge alone, was arrested alongside Luke Boxell in relation to the New Year’s Eve 2016 killing of 21-year-old Jordan Pede. The victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound at Strathcona Park before getting airlifted to Calgary General Hospital where he was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Group wants say as budget update looms
By COLLIN GALLANT on December 7th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A high-profile series of municipal budget battles across Alberta may bypass Medicine Hat, according to Mayor Ted Clugston ahead of a city budget update later this month. He told the News that Hatters “could be relatively pleased” with the update on Dec. 16, but a group calling for spending restraint say it wants more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wood Gundy donation stocks Santa Claus Fund book shelves
By Medicine Hat News on December 6th, 2019
The book shelves at Medicine Hat News Santa Claus fund are brimming thanks to a $5,000 donation from the local Office of CIBC Wood Gundy. Principals of the firm made the handover of funds from their local “Miracle Day” fundraiser for local charities stating that it’s their pleasure to help those who need extra support ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FoM anticipates hospital laundry changes in the Hat
By GILLIAN SLADE on December 6th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Friends of Medicare revealed that AHS is looking to eliminate 235 laundry staff, and this once again raises the question of a possible closure of facilities at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Sandra Azocar, executive director, says the UCP government’s agenda is to contract out the work, turning health care into a “for-profit” venture. “Also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!K9 cop Flint used twice in one night, tracks one suspect after incident in local store
By Medicine Hat News on December 6th, 2019
Medicine Hat Police Service K9 Flint had a busy Wednesday night tracking two suspects, one of which was successful. First, the dog successfully tracked down an individual who had allegedly damaged property at a convenience store. “A male went into the store on Seventh Street. The store was open and he was upset they wouldn’t ... Read More »
1 responseStudents open store filled with PRSD-made products
By JEREMY APPEL on December 6th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel It was a packed house Thursday as Badlands Cre8tions – the store operated by Eagle Butte high school students – opened its doors to the public. Jason Deuchscherer, Eagle Butte’s vice principal and a business teacher who serves as the store manager, told the News the store is intended to give students hands-on entrepreneurial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Consultation for seniors’ services begins
By GILLIAN SLADE on December 6th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The city is commencing a consultation process about the future of seniors’ services. Throughout the month of December, residents will have a range of opportunities to share their thoughts, ideas and opinions through an online forum, a survey and two community consultations. The first consultation will take place on Dec. 12 at the Veiner ... Read More »
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