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asmith@medicinehatnews.com The province is launching a public engagement campaign to gather opinion and input regarding policy that surrounds medical assistance in dying. Alberta’s government says it is reviewing how MAID is regulated to ensure there is a consistent process, as well as oversight, that protects vulnerable Albertans, specifically those living with disabilities or suffering from ... Read More »

news@medicinehatnews.com A new video released on the “Unison for Generations +50′ YouTube channel, run by Unison Alberta operator of the Veiner Centre, highlights elder abuse in its many forms and offers help for seniors experiencing abuse in Medicine Hat. The video, titled ‘Recognizing Elder Abuse: Types, Signs, and How to Get Help,’ runs less than ... Read More »

news@medicinehatnews.com This week the province is highlighting its 24-hour bullying help and promoting prevention during Bully Awareness Week in Alberta. Throughout the week prevention resources will be shared over social media, with the hashtag #WhereToTurn and #BullyingAwarenessWeek, including how to access Alberta’s Bullying Helpline by phone or online via chat. “Bullying Awareness Week serves as ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U10 Step 1 Mustangs were in ringette action down Highway 3 this weekend. The Step 1 Mustangs took part in the Bridge Battle ringette tournament in Lethbridge. They kicked the tournament off on Friday with a game against Lethbridge. Thea Pancoast and Kylie Klaudt stood tall in net, their first games ... Read More »

sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat News The Raymond Comets will face the Harry Ainlay Titans in the provincial 5A football championship game on Saturday in Grande Prairie. The three-game festival at Hanson Lincoln Field in the northern Alberta city will also feature the 4A and 3A final games, while new nine-a-side and six-a-side divisions will determine champions ... Read More »

jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Ryder Ritchie is in for a week of firsts in his third year in the Western Hockey League. The Medicine Hat Tigers forward scored his first goal in the orange and black on Nov. 15, a second-period power-play goal in a 5-1 win at Co-op Place over the Victoria Royals. He’s about to return ... Read More »

@@CollinGallant Budget battle brews, has a nice ring to it. But is that between council making a valiant effort to bring down a tax increase and staff who’ve argued the city’s 5.6 per cent proposed hike is among the lowest in the province already? Potentially, though it’s setting up to be Round 10 between Mayor ... Read More »

Is there one place on this Earth that is your favourite to visit? I have a few, depending on the season, but right now as I sit in my hotel room I have to say it is Canmore. This town of a little more than 17,000 has captured my attention and my heart. I am ... Read More »

Times have changed in the classroom, according to a recent Globe and Mail story, in that students are far less civil and far more unruly and disrespectful than they were prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. My, how things have changed, if that’s true. My classroom experiences ended more than 50 years ago, so my perspective ... Read More »

Dear editor, Robertson Memorial No. 17 greatly appreciated the city for understanding and sending a Special Transit bus to the Legion on Nov. 11 to transport our disabled veterans. Although it was a last-minute arrangement, it was greatly appreciated and much needed. Thank you for the decision to also provide the bus at no charge ... Read More »

Dear editor, Why did the city want to charge the local legion $360 to take veterans with difficulties on Remembrance Day to the Cenotaph, using the Handi Bus? Mine and the rest of the city residents’ taxes are used to run the city buses almost empty every day. Could the city have asked one of ... Read More »

Dear editor, I am the daughter of a veteran of the First World War. When I was 10 years old in Grade 5 in 1963, our class was getting ready for Remembrance Day when my teacher was telling us the importance of remembering those who fought in the wars. I put up my had to ... Read More »