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Barnes attends conference focusing on Alberta separatism
By JEREMY APPEL on November 19th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Drew Barnes says he attended a conference focusing on Alberta separatism in a personal capacity, not as a member of the provincial government’s Fair Deal Panel. The seventh annual Essentials of Freedom Conference, which was held in Red Deer on Nov. 15 and 16, was titled “Meeting the Challenge of Western Separation.” Barnes told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council briefed on Aurora plan
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 19th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Delays in bringing the entire Aurora Sun cannabis facility fully on line was discussed behind closed doors prior to Monday’s city council meeting, including the potential of extending property tax breaks to the company. Mayor Ted Clugston spoke about the meeting between council members, top administrators and representatives of the Edmonton-based cannabis producer. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interactive opioid exhibit open today at Higdon Hall
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 19th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A local resident who has recovered from an addiction says Medicine Hat’s interactive exhibit about opioids is informative and thought provoking. The exhibit opened Monday and continues from 9 a.m. today until 7 p.m. at Higdon Hall on the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede grounds. Nicholas Bauman says there are visual learning opportunities and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Nov. 18-24, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on November 18th, 2019
Nov. 18-19 – Opioids Don’t Discriminate interactive exhibit, Higdon Hall, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 18 – Colouring in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 18 – Save on Taxes, MH Public Library, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 18 – Tween Tech-splosion Night, MH Public Library, 6:30-8:30 p.m., ages 10-12 Nov. 19 – Family Caregiver Coffee ... Read More »
1 responseMHPS lays charges after Saturday afternoon hit-and-run
By medicinehatnews on November 18th, 2019
A 52-year-old man is in custody after a Saturday afternoon hit-and-run in the city’s southeast. The Medicine Hat Police Service sent out a media release around 6 p.m. confirming the man was caught and is facing charges. Police, fire and EMS attended the intersection of Strachan Road and 13th Avenue around 3 p.m. Multiple vehicles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHWSS holds fifth annual pet walk
By MO CRANKER on November 18th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Around 30 people gathered at Kin Coulee Park Saturday for a pet walk in support of the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society. It was the fifth consecutive year the shelter held the event to raise awareness for family pets during Family Violence Prevention Month. “We want to raise the issue of domestic violence and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Annual gala raises thousands for Santa Fund
By MO CRANKER on November 18th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The annual Spirit of Giving Gala took place Saturday at the Medicine Hat Lodge – raising more than $61,000 for the Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund. “It was another great evening,” said executive director Deanna Doerksen. “It’s always amazing to see the support from the community. “It was another successful year.” The Scotiabank ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter gives talk on biothreats in Ukraine
By MO CRANKER on November 18th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Medicine Hatter John Cherwonogrodzky travelled to Ukraine recently and was able to give a talk on biothreats at Lviv National Medical University. His talk was centred around the use of biothreats to develop new vaccines and therapies. He says the talk was received well by staff and medical students. “I had made a contact ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local boarding kennel looking for help after two dogs abandoned by owner
By MO CRANKER on November 18th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Two dogs were dropped off at a local pet boarding kennel recently and the owner never came to pick them back up. Pet Park Boarding Kennel is now responsible for both of the animals – and the thousands in medical costs required to make both of them healthy. “They both came from a client ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s shelter focuses on filling gaps in rural community
By Alberta Newspaper Group on November 17th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society has continually for the past four years reached out to rural communities as a reminder that help is nearby for victims of family and domestic violence. “We’re aware that part of what impacts family violence more in the rural community is the isolation piece and lack of services,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC trades gets a small boost
By JEREMY APPEL on November 17th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Although the province’s half-a-million-dollar boost this year to Skills Canada Alberta doesn’t directly affect educational institutions, Medicine Hat College’s dean of trades and technology says he hopes it’s a sign of positive developments to come. The government announced this increased funding, which will bring the total over the next four years to $8 million, ... Read More »
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