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Noteworthy: Tommy Douglas the obvious choice
By Medicine Hat News on February 20th, 2020
So who’s your pick for whose face graces Canada’s new $5 bill? Terry Fox is getting a lot of love from the social media world but since the CBC identified Tommy Douglas as ‘the Greatest Canadian” in a TV promotion a few years back, the Father of Medicare would probably be the best choice. Viola ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Presentation March 5 for family members of people with dementia
By Medicine Hat News on February 20th, 2020
A presentation specifically tailored to family members of people with a dementia diagnosis will take place March 5 at 10 a.m. in the Veiner Centre. A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency will be giving a presentation about the Disability Tax Credit, the Canada Caregiver Credit and to how involuntary separation is not applicable when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senior Citizens Advisory Committee hosting AGM today with city official speaking
By Medicine Hat News on February 19th, 2020
The annual general meeting of the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is taking place today at 1:30 p.m. at the Veiner Centre. The guest speaker will be Brian Mastel, commissioner for public services for the city, who will give an update on the city’s exploration of alternative operating models for the Veiner Centre... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Folium Biosciences merger falls through
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 19th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A proposed merger of Folium Biosciences and a U.S. investment company has fallen through, it was announced on Tuesday by Australis Capital, a firm connected to Aurora Cannabis. The deal – amounting to a reverse takeover whereby Folium, a CBD producer with a major project in Medicine Hat, would assume control of its investor, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Events Calendar Feb. 18-23, 2020
By Medicine Hat News on February 18th, 2020
Feb. 18-20 – Play Time in the Play Space, MH Public Library, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 18 – Stitching in the Afternoon, MH Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 18 – School’s Out Movie “Toy Story,” MH Public Library, 2 p.m. Feb. 18 – Medicine for the Soul Book Club, MH Public Library, 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another south zone flu death brings total to four
By Medicine Hat News on February 15th, 2020
There has been another flu-related death in the south zone, bringing the total to four this season, according to the latest numbers released by Alberta Health Services. The total number of laboratory-confirmed flu-related deaths for the province now stands at 25. The data covers the period from Aug. 25, 2019. In addition to the four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arrest after ‘high-risk’ incident closes schools
By MO CRANKER on February 15th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker One man has been arrested and is in the hospital after a “high-risk” incident led to the closing of two Hat schools. The Medicine Hat Police Service sent out a notice just after noon letting people know that Notre Dame Academy and Roy Wilson Learning Centre were on secure and hold because of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook:The not-so-secret plans of working together
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 15th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant When a badly kept secret hangs around for so long, it’s hard to recall what’s been made official and what hasn’t. Whatever the case, it’s pretty clear that an expansive area northwest of Redcliff proposed vaguely as a “joint planning exercise” in a planned update to the city, Redcliff and county development agreement is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jewelry store robbery arrests made
By JEREMY APPEL on February 15th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Police have made two arrests in relation to a jewelry store robbery earlier this week. Around 3:24 a.m. Monday, an individual broke into Gold Pro Jewellers on 13th Avenue SE by smashing a window. Once inside, they allegedly stole several rings and earrings with a total value of $39,000. Arrests were made Friday and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man whose alleged actions caused hold-and-secure at school is ID’d
By JEREMY APPEL on February 15th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Police have revealed the identity of a man arrested last week after a crime spree across Medicine Hat that resulted in a hold-and-secure implemented at Southview School. Julian Morris, 32, faces two charges of break-and-enter into a residence, as well as individual counts of possessing a weapon dangerous to the public, wearing a disguise ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter among those defrauded of $2M, charges laid
By Medicine Hat News on February 15th, 2020
Authorities say that 11 Albertans, including at least one in Medicine Hat, were defrauded of a total of $2 million after lending money to man who had been barred from trading securities. Nicholas (Nick) John Felgate, of Rockyview County north of Calgary, has been charged by the Alberta RCMP and Alberta Securities Commission with eight ... Read More »
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