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TSG Insurance sold to BrokerLink
By Medicine Hat News on May 31st, 2019
Local insurance agency TSG has been sold to a national operator BrokerLink, that company announced on Thursday. The Medicine Hat office and staff will remain in place as BrokerLink, one of Canada’s largest property and casualty brokerages, takes over. Thomson Schindle Green Insurance & Financial Services Ltd., was established in 1985 in Medicine Hat and ... Read More »
1 responseIrvine students pay visit to seniors with horse in tow
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 31st, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade It was straight from the horse’s mouth for seniors at River Ridge retirement residence on Thursday afternoon. A beautiful horse arrived with many students from Irvine School to mingle with seniors and interact with Seth the 13-year-old horse and a dog named Hendrix. “Studies show our mood increases for the better when we’re around ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Running track at Hat High should be ready for the fall
By JEREMY APPEL on May 30th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The final phase of renovations for Hat High’s running track is underway and slated for completion in time for the 2019-2020 school year. Principal Boris Grisonich says the upgraded track has been in the works since the school’s 2017 modernization, which included a reconfigured gymnasium. “That was part of the plan of having the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS, MHPS team up to educate youth and parents on dangers of vaping
By JEREMY APPEL on May 30th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Alberta Health Service and the Medicine Hat police are teaming up to let youth and their parents know that vaping isn’t a healthy alternative to smoking. “What we want the public to know is that it may be considered less harmful, but it doesn’t mean it’s harmless,” said Michelle Sauve, a tobacco reduction counsellor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fatally injured pronghorn mom’s fawn saved
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 30th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A pronghorn fawn is alive and well thanks to the skills and quick thinking of a local fish and wildlife officer and a rancher. Tyrel Pahl, rancher, was driving on Highway 41A early Tuesday when he noticed a pronghorn that had obviously been hit by a vehicle. “I know it is time for them ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local chamber of commerce named the best of its Alberta class
By medicinehatnews on May 28th, 2019
The local chamber of commerce has been honoured as the best in class in the province. The announcement was made at the Alberta Chambers of Commerce annual general meeting and policy session in Camrose on the weekend. The Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce received the 2018 Chamber of the Year Award among the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brain Injury Relearning Services hosting open house as part of awareness month
By Medicine Hat News on May 28th, 2019
In recognition of national brain injury awareness month the local organization, Brain Injury Relearning Services (BIRS), is hosting an open house the public is welcome to attend, especially those living with a brain injury and their families and caregivers. It takes place Monday, June 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 856 Allowance Ave. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman found inside charitable donation bin, death deemed accidental
By medicinehatnews on May 27th, 2019
A woman is dead after becoming trapped in a charity donation bin in the downtown core. Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a call about 3:30 a.m. Monday morning, along with EMS personnel, about a woman being stuck in a charity clothing donation box downtown. Insp. Joe West says the 39-year-old woman was stuck or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar May 27-June 2, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on May 27th, 2019
May 27 – Sunrise Coffee Time, MH Public Library, 10 a.m. May 27 – Sexual Violence Awareness Month moive “Tough Guise 2,” MH Public Library, 2 p.m. May 27 – Introduction to Genealogy, MH Public Library, 7-9 p.m. May 27 – Deutsche Konversation Gruppe, MH Public Library, 7-8 p.m. May 28 – Stitching in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s investment portfolio takes a small hit in 2018
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 25th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The fortunes of City Hall’s newest equities-focused investment fund followed the stock market downward in 2018 – the value fell 2.3 per cent during the turbulent year that equates to a loss of several million dollars. That was outlined in the City of Medicine Hat’s latest annual report, released on Tuesday, and comes in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!If you think pot is expensive, wait ’til you find out what a store is worth
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 25th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Folks gave a good long look into the lava lamp last year trying to determine what a gram of legal weed would cost. Now, we’re getting an idea of how much a franchise to sell it is worth. On Friday, a cannabis retailer and licence in Swift Current sold for $1.55 million and stock ... Read More »
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