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MLAs weigh in on supervised consumption
By Gillian Slade on January 24th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Medicine Hat MLA Bob Wanner says the location of a supervised consumption site is within the city’s jurisdiction, and widening the scope of addressing drug addiction is something the local member of parliament should advocate for. MP Glen Motz advocated Tuesday for the provincial government to not only fund a site but give ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter conditions arrive in the Hat, if only to stay for a day or two
By Medicine Hat News on January 24th, 2019
Medicine Hat News Traditional winter weather returned to southeastern Alberta Wednesday, with snow, wind and cold temperatures reminding people that “Hey, it’s January.” Snow started falling around 8 a.m. Wednesday and continued most of the day, with accumulations in the 10- to 15-centimetre range. Coupled with winds gusting as high as 40 km/h, driving conditions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fifth Ave. Memorial an official historic resource
By Collin Gallant on January 23rd, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant An historic church in Medicine Hat has been designated as a municipal historical resource, opening up renovation projects to potential provincial grants as a top-down maintenance program continues. The process of designating Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church was finalized Monday when council approved all three readings of the related bylaw. It makes the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fine issued for Calgary lab assistant who inappropriately accessed health info
By Gillian Slade on January 23rd, 2019
Medicine Hat News A lab assistant at Calgary Laboratory Services pleaded guilty to accessing health information in violation of theHealth Information Act. Employee Alaa Hammoud inappropriately accessed health records of 11 people in Alberta between July 18, 2016 and September 5, 2017. Hammoud accessed the information in Chestermere and Calgary and has been fined $3,500 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Husband and wife doctors arrive, seeking patients
By Gillian Slade on January 23rd, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A husband and wife team of family physicians has joined the Mohawk Medical Arts Clinic near the hospital. Originally from Pakistan, Dr. Madiha Saleem and Dr. Muhammad Raza trained in South Africa and spent some time in Calgary before choosing Medicine Hat. They now feel as though they have found the ideal place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks, Bassano, others discuss possibility of establishing one regional governing body
By Jeremy Appel on January 22nd, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The County of Newell, City of Brooks, Town of Bassano and other nearby municipalities are looking at the prospect of establishing a single regional government, as opposed to the patchwork of municipal governments in the area. County of Newell Reeve Molly Douglass says this initiative would reduce administrative costs for participating municipalities, including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Remembrance art gallery raises thousands for charity
By Mo Cranker on January 22nd, 2019
Medicine Hat News A remembrance art gallery that was held for a large portion of November ended up raising nearly $10,000 for two charities that support Canadian veterans. The gallery was held by soldier Karl Holmstrom and was made up of 100 pieces of original art to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Remembrance Day. “It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS looking for missing man, Daniel Hill, last seen Jan. 2
By medicinehatnews on January 21st, 2019
Medicine Hat Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance to find a missing man. Daniel Hill, 36, has not been seen or spoken to his family since Jan. 2, according to the MHPS. Hill is described as a Metis male, 5-foot-9 and about 176 pounds. He has shoulder length, dark brown hair. He was ... Read More »
1 responsePTHAC 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!$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 »
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