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PTHAC meeting Jan. 28, public welcome
By Gillian Slade on January 21st, 2019
Medicine Hat News The Palliser Triangle Health Advisory Council will meet on Monday, Jan. 28 and the public is invited to attend. This provides a opportunity for the public to meet council members, provide feedback on the healthcare system and propose ideas to improve. The meeting take place at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks and Recreation: The many wind-burned faces of winter recreation
By Medicine Hat News on January 21st, 2019
In Canada, it’s nearly impossible to escape winter’s harsh arrival. Between frozen eyelashes and toes, it’s challenging to stay active as temperatures dip and roads get slick. Below are some suggestions to keep away the winter blues and enjoy the season: In the city Outdoor skating rinks are scattered throughout town, and Kinsmen Club-sponsored indoor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former news director accused in bank robberies still waiting for his psychiatric assessment
By Jeremy Appel on January 19th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A former journalist from Winnipeg accused of a bank-robbing spree across Saskatchewan and Alberta is still waiting for a psychiatric assessment, the Court of Queen’s Bench heard Friday. Stephen Vogelsang appeared in person, where defence lawyer Greg White said he’s waiting for space at the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatric Centre in Calgary. Vogelsang ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!$25/day child care earns praise from think tank
By Jeremy Appel on January 19th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Public Interest Alberta, a left-leaning think tank, released the results of its 2018 child-care survey Wednesday, which praises the government’s $25/day subsidized Early Learning Child Care Centres program as “pointing the way forward” for the province’s child-care needs. “In addition to providing more affordable care, these survey results show that the ELCC Centres ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aurora plant a building boost
By Collin Gallant on January 19th, 2019
Medicine Hat News The city’s planning department’s year-end figures received a Christmas bonus last month — processing a permit for part of the Aurora Sun facility rocketed the value of building permits for the year well past the 2017 total. In fact, the single permit, attached to an estimated $30 million in construction value, puts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: It’s heatin’ up
By Collin Gallant on January 19th, 2019
There will be two elections for Albertans to vote in 2019, so, Welcome to Bighorn Country! That’s the name of a proposed provincial park, which recently became the focus a flurry of outrage, accusation and all manner of controversy, but it might serve as a good hallmark of the political landscape in general. The residents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A touch of winter arrives before more mild rolls in
By Gillian Slade on January 19th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A dumping of snow along with colder temperatures and it suddenly feels and looks like winter — for now. “We had graders and plows out at 4 a.m. with sanding units as well,” said Jeremy Petryshyn, manager of operations with the city, on Friday. The extended forecast indicates milder temperatures will return in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local drop in real estate not as bad as elsewhere
By Collin Gallant on January 19th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s real estate market faired better than Alberta’s over the past 12 months, according to new figures from the Medicine Hat Real Estate board. Specific to the residential market, local activity fell by 9 per cent compared to 2017, but that’s half the decrease experience in most Alberta markets. In terms of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philanthropic Educational Organization celebrates 150th anniversary
By Gillian Slade on January 19th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The Philanthropic Educational Organization is celebrating its 150 birthday on Monday, with members of the Medicine Hat chapter joining in to recognize the milestone. There are nearly 6,000 PEO chapters across the U.S. and Canada with about 230,000 current members. The organization began in 1869 with the goal of establishing a bond of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wills and estates-planning event for families of people with developmental disabilities Saturday at MHC
By Mo Cranker on January 18th, 2019
Medicine Hat News A wills and estates-planning event Saturday morning at the college aims to help families of people with developmental disabilities. The event takes place in the Crowfoot room from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature two speakers from the community with the hopes of educating Hatters on the topics at hand. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Copper Coulee Casino calls
By Mo Cranker on January 18th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Medicine Hat’s casino has a new look, a new name and is now officially reopened. The group that purchased the casino last year announced its new name, the Copper Coulee Casino, in late December before doing small renovations to the building. “We’re really excited to be relaunching the casino and the lounge,” said ... Read More »
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