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EMS restructuring met with mixed reaction
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 13th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com With Acute Care becoming operational on April 1, the Government of Alberta has announced that emergency medical services will transfer with it, along with investment into the program. The province says it will establish a shared-services entity to support provincial health agencies and service providers, with the aim of enhancing specialized expertise and improving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Show and sale Arts for Africa will raise funds for Burkina Faso orphanage
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 13th, 2025
Upcoming “Arts for Africa” will showcase the work of artists in Medicine Hat and region for an opportunity to support their fellow human a world away. Canadians Reaching out to the World’s Children, better known as CARO, aims to collect funds for a community-based project in Burkina Faso, West Africa and Teega Wende, the orphanage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused in grandparent scam likely going to trial this spring
By Medicine Hat News on March 13th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A Calgary man accused of being part of a “grandparent scam” that targeted seniors in Medicine Hat could go to trial this spring. Rahul Dudhra, 25, was charged in October with fraud over $5,000, theft of $5,000 and extortion as local police said that with the help of ALERT unit investigators they had arrested ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transport plan could see more road narrowing
By Collin Gallant on March 13th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Changes to narrow lanes and add trailway on Division Avenue last year may soon be coming to two other main city routes, according to a new version of the city’s Transportation Masterplan. Open houses this week unveiled proposed changes of the document to the general public – it envisions upgrades and sets policy direction ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHIP children’s nature walk to teach about animal homes
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 13th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The latest in the Discovery Tree series of children’s programs from the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program, offers to teach the smallest nature explorers about animals that live in the Archaeological Park. “Join the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program as we explore the wonderful world of animal homes! Where do the deer live? Can we see ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local education workers reject MHPSD offer
By Collin Gallant on March 13th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Educational workers in Medicine Hat have soundly rejected a contract proposal after the public school board requested a “last offer” process to have it put it to a vote. Educational assistants, clerical and custodial staff at Medicine Hat Public School Division voted this week in an Alberta Labour Board process, called for after a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Composition nothing new for pair at Rotary festival
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on March 13th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com The composition class during the Medicine Hat Rotary Music Festival has had the same two competitors for several years, and like each year before, they were thrilled to show off their latest creations. Sixteen-year-old Aidyn Martens and 18-year-old Anders Currah have each been creating their own original pieces for as long as they can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge City council votes no on new election laws
By Al Beeber Southern Alberta Newspapers on March 12th, 2025
Lethbridge city council on Tuesday sent a strong message to the provincial government that it doesn’t support the ban on electronic ballot counting devices in October’s municipal election. Lethbridge council unanimously supported an official business motion presented by councillor Rajko Dodic asking the provincial government to let the City of Lethbridge tabulate votes in October’s ... Read More »
2 responsesNew arson charge laid on previously charged Medicine Hat man
By Medicine Hat News on March 12th, 2025
@MedicineHatNews A Medicine Hat man who was just sentenced on arson charges is facing new allegations he lit a dangerous fire a few days after his release. Aiden Matthew Duchscherer, 39, appeared in Court of Justice at Medicine Hat on Tuesday for a first appearance on charges of arson damaging property, disobeying a court order ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lonely ballot in local riding
By Collin Gallant on March 12th, 2025
@@CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s MP is calling for an election, but at this point, Glen Motz is only one of two names that could appear on local ballot – a number that doesn’t yet include a Liberal or New Democrat choice. Canada must have a federal election by Oct. 20, according to a fixed election law, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local firefighters report speedy response times; attend to more than 2,400 emergency calls in 24
By BRENDAN MILLER on March 12th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com On average, Medicine Hat firefighters responded to calls five seconds sooner than their targeted time last year, a response time that is already several minutes below the provincial average response time for calls in communities of a similar size. Monday Fire Chief Chad Eakins presented the Fire and Emergency Services 2024 year-in-review report to ... Read More »
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