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Former Hatter faces several charges, including assaulting police officer in Strathcona County
By Medicine Hat News on January 29th, 2021
A former Hatter arrested here on charges of assaulting a police officer in Strathcona County has been identified as Craig Perini, according to authorities there in media reports. The 30-year-old man who is well known to Medicine Hat police was taken into custody Wednesday night after the local service employed its tactical team to bring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power debate heats up as well known citizens speak out
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 29th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Former politicians and well known Hatters are weighing in on the future of the city’s power plant, with high-profile Hatters calling for more information and a pause while another says the possibility of a sale should be explored. Bob Wanner, former NDP MLA and former public services commissioner at the city, issued an open ... Read More »
2 responsesInternet upgrades in southwest Saskatchewan
By Medicine Hat News on January 28th, 2021
Faster internet service is coming to Fox Valley, Burstall, and Richmound in southwest Saskatchewan. An announcement Tuesday from SaskTel says these communities will now have some of the faster speeds offered in the province. The three were among four locations announced, along with Tuxford, near Moose Jaw, that will soon have download speeds between 25 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Video series looks to help people champion mental health
By Medicine Hat News on January 28th, 2021
A new series of videos is being launched at Medicine Hat College to ignite conversations about mental health. Videos featuring community professionals such as physicians, service agencies and coaches will be released every two weeks. The Beej Project has been made possible through a donation made to MHC by the Niwa family. “This initiative was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS ‘Sleeve the Stigma’ campaign aims to reach out on a day of focus on mental health
By Medicine Hat News on January 28th, 2021
Alberta Health Services has launched a campaign to encourage people to seek help for mental health concerns and it aims to reduce the stigma often associated with mental illness. It is called “Sleeve the Stigma” and you are likely to see signs of it in many communities on Thursday with the participation of Grade 1-12 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police remind public of safe internet transaction zone at local station
By Medicine Hat News on January 28th, 2021
A number of police stations across the province have made provision for safe transactions when strangers are meeting to complete a transaction made online. Medicine Hat Police Service actually initiated the service locally in 2017 and reminds the community that it is a great idea, particularly during the pandemic when a lot of buying and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alternative Learning Team ready to help students
By MO CRANKER on January 27th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker A presentation from the Alternative Programming Team was the main feature during Tuesday’s public school board meeting. The team, headlined by Alternative Programming vice-principal Gregory Ferris, spoke at length with the board about its services in public schools. “In our school division we have programs that fall into Alternative Programming and we also have ... Read More »
2 responsesCovenant Health one of Alberta’s top-70 employers
By Medicine Hat News on January 27th, 2021
Covenant Health that operates St. Joseph’s Home and Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat has been named one of Alberta’s top 70 employers. “We are honoured to be named a leading employer in Alberta again this year as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to place significant demands on our health-care teams and the system as a whole. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Operating costs balloon at Co-op Place
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 27th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The operating costs at Co-op Place may be more than three times more than originally projected when the city approved building the major spectator rink seven years ago. That is according to a city councillor who mentioned the facility this week while questioning the results of an effort to put another local facility under ... Read More »
3 responsesMHRH outbreak ongoing, Cardston’s is over
By Medicine Hat News on January 27th, 2021
A COVID-19 outbreak in the Cardston Health Centre is over. An outbreak was declared Jan. 12 after two people in that acute-care facility tested positive. Alberta Health Services reports on its website that an outbreak at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Jan. 14 is still in effect. An outbreak in an acute-care or a continuing-care ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local doctor explains how COVID patients are treated in hospital
By Medicine Hat News on January 27th, 2021
There is still no specific medication to treat COVID-19 but at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital a range of treatments are used and the province has a team looking at research from around the world. Dr. Sean Hollingworth, MHRH anesthesiologist and interim associate South zone medical director, says oxygen is still used consistently, and also a ... Read More »
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