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Year in Review: Province restructures health system under heavy scrutiny
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 28th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The past year saw dramatic changes to the structure of the provincial health-care system, beginning the process which would separate the former umbrella organization of Alberta Health Services into several separate entities. Legislation was initially proposed May 14 after announcements late in 2023. The proposed changes would divide what was at the time under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firefighters called to house fire on Stratton Way on Thursday
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 28th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Firefighters battled a house fire on Stratton Way on Thursday evening, the cause of which, as of writing, is still under investigation. At approximately 6:50 p.m., crews responded to the fire. The situation was thankfully able to be brought under control swiftly, and no injuries were reported. Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services reminded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three people face several drug and firearm-related charges after MHPS bust
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on December 27th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Police Service made a trio of arrests over the weekend. Police say they responded to a residence on Anson Avenue SW to assist the owner of a short-term rental with the removal of an overdue renter. Upon arrival, officers located and arrested three individuals inside the residence – Chase Hehr, Brooklyn Carriere ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than 1,150 toys collected during AHS Toys for Tickets campaign
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 27th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Alberta Health Services wishes to extend its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in this year’s Toys for Tickets Campaign for their part in making the Holiday Season a little more special for children who needed it. The campaign, which allows for anyone who received an AHS parking ticket at participating AHS parking facilities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year in Review: Weathering the storm in 2024, local business more positive about 2025 outlook
By Collin Gallant on December 27th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Business leaders and consumers both hunkered down in 2024 to weather the gridlock of high prices and the high interest rates used to combat them. Both inflation and borrowing costs now appear to be easing, but the map ahead is still murky due to the potential seismic shifts in the North American political and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Year in Review: An arts and culture explosion in Medicine Hat
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 27th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The City of Medicine Hat is always brimming with music and art, and 2024 showcased the city’s hunger for these forms of expression in a way that’s true to form. The Esplanade saw various installations throughout the year, such as the “Here I Am – Can You See Me?” which hosted the eye-opening portrait ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Order of the Eastern Star hands out year-end grants to local organizations
By Medicine Hat News on December 27th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The Order of the Eastern Star has announced its year-end grants to local organizations in the Medicine Hat Area. The Murray Chapter, No. 58, of the women’s social service club, made the presentations on Dec. 5. The Mustard Seed and Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre were each awarded $2,000 from the group’s fundraising proceeds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Merry Christmas from the Medicine Hat News
By James Tubb on December 25th, 2024
The Medicine Hat News would like to wish our readers a Merry Christmas and well wishes for the New Year. The year 2024 has been a busy one for all, but our in-depth, trusted coverage of local news, sports and events could not exist without dedicated readers like you. We will take some days to enjoy the ... Read More »
1 responseA Zoom call with the Big Guy
By Medicine Hat News on December 24th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews As has become an annual tradition – and because we serve some of the best cookies he’s ever had – Jolly Old St. Nick, Mr. Claus himself, met with the Medicine Hat News last week ahead of his big night, Christmas Eve. After many years of phone calls and loooong-distance charges, Zoom meetings have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province reminds Albertans to exercise self care for mental health strength over the holidays
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 24th, 2024
asmith@medicinehatnews.com While the holidays can be a time of joy and celebration, Recovery Alberta and Alberta Health Services wish to extend a hand for those who may be instead experiencing stress, sadness or isolation. For many, says Recovery Alberta, the holidays can be especially difficult when dealing with addiction, mental health challenges, or the grief ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four renewables projects in SE Alberta to receive more than $20M each in federal grants
By Collin Gallant on December 24th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Four major renewable power projects in southeast Alberta will share almost $100 million in federal grants from the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program. Ottawa announced $152 million for nine projects located in Alberta on Dec. 13 – several days before the federal government’s release of new clean electricity regulations. Five projects will be awarded ... Read More »
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