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Breast density a big factor in exams
By Gillian Slade on November 2nd, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade A mammogram is only 50 per cent effective in identifying breast cancer if you have dense breasts, says a local radiologist. More than a decade ago a U.S. congresswoman diagnosed with breast cancer raised awareness about mammograms not detecting all breast cancers in those with dense breasts, said Dr. Mark Gripp, radiologist, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s all for the kiddies
By Jeremy Appel on November 1st, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel It was a nightmare at Elm Street School on Wednesday. Students dressed up, shared treats and watched movies in their classrooms, which held Halloween parties prior to a festive afternoon assembly. Dylan Eremenko, a Grade 6 student dressed as Harry Potter, says his favourite aspect of Halloween is trick-or-treating, “when you can walk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Airport acres available
By Gillian Slade on November 1st, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Current construction activity at the airport is just one aspect of plans to enhance the whole approach into Medicine Hat from the west, with a larger profile that could include a hotel and business offices. Four acres of property next to the airport will be made a available for commercial purchase with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC lauds Alberta’s inflation tuition cap
By Jeremy Appel on November 1st, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The acting president of Medicine Hat College is impressed with the provincial government’s decision to cap post-secondary tuition fees at the rate of inflation by the 2020-21 school year. “One of the things that this government has done is they’ve been saying a lot of things and they’ve been very consistent,” said Wayne ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pipe blockage caused road closure
By Gillian Slade on November 1st, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Fourth Street downtown had been closed to traffic this week while storm sewer pipes were replaced following a complaint. The complaint came from the registered owner of the building in which the old Towne Theatre is located, said city project engineer Chris Coslovich. “Their drain wasn’t draining,” said Coslovich. “We investigated and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final Greyhound doesn’t even stop at quiet Hat terminal
By Collin Gallant on November 1st, 2018
Medicine Hat News The afternoon Greyhound to Calgary didn’t stop in Medicine Hat on Wednesday. After 87 years, the final run of the national busline in Western Canada would have been greeted by workers clearing out the Second Street terminal at 2 p.m., loading up lockers and desks, setting alarms and taking down signs. A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Company hopes local sand can help it curb some costs
By Collin Gallant on November 1st, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant A market shift in the drilling industry has some in the local industry examining how to turn sand from the region around Medicine Hat into paydirt. Victory Silica, which operates the 7P frac sand plant in Seven Persons, announced Monday it will evaluate deposits on Short Grass Ranch as a potential source for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Body of missing man found, RCMP say
By Jeremy Appel on November 1st, 2018
Medicine Hat News A man who was reported missing from Bindloss at the beginning of October has been found dead, according to the Oyen RCMP. Carter James Schlaht, 32, was last seen on the morning of Oct. 1. The RCMP are no longer seeking public information in this case... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sask. fire departments get needed boost from farm safety association, G3
By Collin Gallant on November 1st, 2018
Medicine Hat News Fire departments in Leader, Eston and the area around Swift Current will soon have more resources to enact grain rescues thanks to a partnership between a farm safety association and G3 grain marketers. A total of $100,000 will be spent to provide training and equipment to rural firefighters in 10 locations in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Take a Haunted Hat Halloween tour
By Medicine Hat News on October 31st, 2018
Medicine Hat has got Halloween spirit in spades. We asked Hatters to submit photos of their frightfully decorated houses so we could help people plan a Haunted Hat Halloween tour to check out all the spooky sights. Thanks to everyone who submitted photos... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Motz expects answers over reporting of gun bill
By Collin Gallant on October 31st, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Medicine Hat MP Glen Motz says a House of Commons committee needs to get to the bottom of how the government and its agencies view parliament when they are evaluating, developing and publicizing proposed laws. The issue revolves around how the RCMP advertised potential changes to gun laws being debated as part of ... Read More »
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