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Power price cap remains after tax kill
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 1st, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The carbon levy has been cancelled, but a consumer price cap on electricity – which the charge has been paying for – will remain in place for the time being, the Alberta Energy Ministry confirmed on Friday. June electricity rates are due out on Monday, about four days after the new United Conservative government ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial minister in town Monday to kick off Seniors Week
By Medicine Hat News on June 1st, 2019
Alberta’s Minister for Seniors will be in Medicine Hat on Monday to officially launch Seniors Week across the province. “Seniors’ Week is an opportunity to thank seniors for the lifetime of service they have provided to their families, friends and neighbours. Seniors built Alberta into a key engine of our collective prosperity – and they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L researchers looking to study social effects on Medicine Hat’s downtown core
By Medicine Hat News on June 1st, 2019
A study about the impact of social issues and social change will be conducted in Medicine Hat by the University of Lethbridge. “We want to know what you like about the neighbourhood,” said Em Pijl, assistant professor with the faculty of health sciences. “We also want to know when the last time someone did drugs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clugston stands by call to boycott Quebec conference
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 1st, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat’s mayor says he has no regrets about missing out on a national cities conference on now in Quebec City, and says his objection to that province’s position on resource development stands. Ted Clugston did however, attempt to tone down some language attributed to him this week in the Quebec media reports. “I’m ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friend’s of the Library boasting lots of stock at book sale on now
By MO CRANKER on June 1st, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The Friends of the Library’s summer book sale is underway at the public library. The event kicked off Friday morning with a rush of Hatters coming through the doors – the event is also running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. “We do sales twice every year,” said one of the sale’s co-ordinators ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS offers health advice for smoky days
By medicinehatnews on May 31st, 2019
As a veil of smoke cloaked Medicine Hat and a large portion of the province Friday provoking a special air quality advisory and Alberta Health Services (AHS) warning of the possible health implications. Individuals may experience symptoms such as increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath. Children, seniors, and those with cardiovascular or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local KidSport will benefit from province-wide partnership with Pembina Pipeline
By Medicine Hat News on May 31st, 2019
Medicine Hat and Redcliff KidSport will be receiving $4,500 over the next three years as part of a $450,000 provincial partnership with Pembima Pipeline Corporation. KidSport estimates this partnership will result in 1,800 kids across the province to participate in athletics. The other chapters that will receive funding from Pembina include Calgary, Edmonton, Lac la ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Time added on for jail no-show, will now serve straight sentence
By JEREMY APPEL on May 31st, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A man who twice failed to show up to his intermittent jail sentence for his role in a case of unlawful confinement has been sentenced to an additional 37 days in custody. “I just want to get this all done and over with,” said Matthew Babitzke, 30, who was previously sentenced to six months ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province orders review of Alberta Health Services
By Medicine Hat News on May 31st, 2019
The provincial government has officially announced a performance review of Alberta Health Services to find efficiencies across the health system. A request for proposals has been posted in this regard, a government press release stated Thursday. The review will include a comprehensive examination of the structure and organization of AHS, an evaluation of all its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TSG Insurance sold to BrokerLink
By Medicine Hat News on May 31st, 2019
Local insurance agency TSG has been sold to a national operator BrokerLink, that company announced on Thursday. The Medicine Hat office and staff will remain in place as BrokerLink, one of Canada’s largest property and casualty brokerages, takes over. Thomson Schindle Green Insurance & Financial Services Ltd., was established in 1985 in Medicine Hat and ... Read More »
1 responseIrvine students pay visit to seniors with horse in tow
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 31st, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade It was straight from the horse’s mouth for seniors at River Ridge retirement residence on Thursday afternoon. A beautiful horse arrived with many students from Irvine School to mingle with seniors and interact with Seth the 13-year-old horse and a dog named Hendrix. “Studies show our mood increases for the better when we’re around ... Read More »
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