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Man killed, child airlifted to hospital after head-on collision near Taber
By Medicine Hat News on February 21st, 2019
A man was killed and a child was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a head-on highway collision south of Taber on Wednesday morning. Taber RCMP reported that the two-vehicle crash occurred on Highway 36, north of the intersection of Highway 61, in Warner County at about 9:30 a.m. They stated a southbound truck ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teachers converge on the Hat this week for regional conference
By Medicine Hat News on February 20th, 2019
About 1,100 teachers from across the region will be participating in the Southeastern Alberta Teachers’ Conference at Medicine Hat College on Thursday and Friday. The headline speaker is sports journalist Michael Landsberg, who will be delivering a talk on living with depression. Other keynote speakers are Dr. Phil McRae, who will speak about the effects ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Film compares health care here to that in the U.S.
By Medicine Hat News on February 20th, 2019
Palliser Friends of Medicare will be showing a film and hosting discussion about health care in the U.S. compared to universal health care in Alberta. The public is invited to attend the event on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Medicine Hat Public Library, 414 First St. SE. The film – “Now is the Time: Healthcare ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC, Miywasin team up to present Healing and Reconciliation Week
By Medicine Hat News on February 20th, 2019
Medicine Hat College and the Miywasin Friendship Centre are partnering for the fifth annual Healing and Reconciliation Week from Feb. 25 to Mar. 1. Healing and Reconciliation Week offers an intensive learning experience about the past, present and future of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and legacy of residential schools for Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants ... Read More »
1 responseExtreme cold adds challenge to firefighting
By Medicine Hat News on February 20th, 2019
Firefighters need to take special precautions to battle blazes in the freezing cold, says Medicine Hat’s fire prevention officer. Curtis Sjodin says the major challenge is ensuring water from the firehose doesn’t freeze. “We run dry pumps, just because if you have water in the pumps, then it can freeze, which obviously wouldn’t be good, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff woman warning pet owners of dog food recall
By Mo Cranker on February 18th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker A Redcliff woman is mourning the loss of her dog that she believes died because it ate a brand of dog food that has been subject to a recall across North America. Claire Lindhout’s Teacup Poodle named Timbit passed away Saturday, just days before her ninth birthday. Lindhout says she believes Timbit’s death was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Push for consumption site talk continues
By GILLIAN SLADE on February 16th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Organizers of Wednesday’s public meeting about supervised consumption are calling it a success. “I thought the meeting went well. It was great to be heard by the government officials in attendance,” said Marci Marshall, president of the Centre View Condo Association, homeowners located adjacent to the site at 502 S. Railway St., who arranged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crews busting to keep up with snow
By GILLIAN SLADE on February 16th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Fluffy white snow almost all day Friday saw city crews having to repeatedly sand roads and hills in particular. “The hills are always an issue during events like this,” said operations engineer Craig Maunder. A few vehicles going up Division Avenue to the Third Street intersection Friday morning simply could not make it to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police Point Park set for annual Famliy Day fun
By MO CRANKER on February 16th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Police Point Park is one of the places to be for Family Day, with a number of events planned throughout Monday afternoon. The group will be offering several activities for families, a big one being free skiing and snowshoeing. “We look forward to putting this on every year ,” said park interpreter Marty ... Read More »
1 responseCity Notebook: Hopefully not just Leduc
By Collin Galllant on February 16th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant There were likely some sighs in economic development circles of Medicine Hat this week when Aurora Cananbis announced a major expansion in Leduc to build a logistics facility and “new product” development and manufacturing space. Those products are consumption (i.e. non-smoked cannabis offerings such as drinks, cookies and capsules) which are being studied by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH & District Health Foundation gala will support hospital’s ER
By Medicine Hat News on February 16th, 2019
Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation is holding its inaugural gala to support the emergency department expansion at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. The gala takes place April 6 from 7-11 p.m. at the Beveridge Landmark Events. Trevor Moore will provide a dose of magic and act as master of ceremonies. Entertainment will be provided by ... Read More »
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