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Medicine Hat

City of Medicine Hat updates social media policy to address security, employee use of personal accounts
The City of Medicine Hat has updated its social media policy for the first time since 2011 with a focus on updating language, improving security and setting employee guidelines, changes that bring it up to speed with similar organizations. The new policy - approved unanimously by council on Monday - aligns the city wi...
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Medicine Hat council removes need for mayoral sign-off on major city procurement costs to reduce red tape
Medicine Hat city council has given high-level staff the ability to sign off on major procurement costs without requiring the signature of the mayor and city clerk in a decision that's expected to reduce red tape for those the city does business with.Mayor Linnsie Clark raised concerns over losing an element of account...
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Explore Our Prairie Forest takes hold of Police Point Park
Medicine Hat's recent warm weather has led to the city's trails and parks seeing more activity, especially Police Point Park where the "Explore Our Prairie Forest" event took place over the weekend.Due to the South Saskatchewan River, the park is home to a diverse ecosystem, including a 300-year-old cottonwoo...
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'Really proud of my team': Rattlers medal in ACAC championships
The Medicine Hat College Rattlers performed well at this weekends ACAC track and field championships in Edmonton.The men's team saw their overall ranking improve one spot, finishing fourth overall, while the woman hit the podium, finishing third overall.Head coach Bill Corcoran said that when another star athlete went ...
10h ago
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Legislation Tabled
Alberta government aiming to protect Albertans in life leases
The provincial government says it has tabled legislation to protect Albertans and ensure consistency in contracts with life lease housing operators. Life leases are described an important, alternative form of housing aimed at supporting independent living that is often tailored toward seniors. In response to recent cha...
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SPECIAL REPORT
The cost of dying in Canada is rising
The City of Medicine Hat buries an average of one person a day for funeral processions.The costs associated with dying, including wills, burials and permits are often not known and left to the last minute. According to Canada Life, the average cost of a funeral in 2021 was $9,150. The Medicine Hat average is $2,407.CHA...
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Special weather statement in southern Alberta as winter makes a comeback
Spring may have sprung this past weekend, but it will not last long.Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for all of southern Alberta and parts of central Alberta on March 18, 2024.They say a "significant change" in weather is coming this week with cooler temperatures and 15-25 cm of snow....
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Brooks RCMP seeking missing missing 16-y
Brooks RCMP seeking missing missing 16-year-old girl
Brooks RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old female. Summer Faith Taypotat was last seen at her home around 11:30 p.m. on March 16, 2024. There is concern for her wellbeing. She is described as: 5 feet 8 inches tall weighing 136 pounds Medium length light brown hair Last seen wearin...
Mar 17, 2024
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Canada

In the news today: Public tribute to Mulroney in Ottawa, February inflation report
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Public to pay tribute to Mulroney in Ottawa Members of the public who wish to pay tribute to Brian Mulroney can visit his casket in Ottawa starting this afternoon. The former prime minister's casket ...
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As former prime minister Mulroney lies in state, public tributes in Ottawa begin
OTTAWA - Members of the public who wish to pay tribute to Brian Mulroney can visit his casket in Ottawa starting this afternoon. The former prime minister's casket is being brought to the Sir John A. Macdonald building opposite Parliament Hill this morning. Dignitaries including the Governor General and Prime Minister...
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'The lost season': Winter comes to a close as Canada's warmest on record
The warmest winter on record could have far-reaching effects on everything from wildfire season to erosion, climatologists say, while offering a preview of what the season could resemble in the not-so-distant future unless steps are taken to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Winter comes to a close on Tuesday night - earl...
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B.C. auditor to release reports on overdose prevention, safer-supply programs
VICTORIA - British Columbia's auditor general is expected to release two independent audits on government programs aimed at curbing the death toll from the toxic drug crisis. Michael Pickup's office has conducted reports on the government's overdose prevention and supervised consumption services and the first phase of...
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MPs approve softened Israel-Gaza motion as Liberals dodge vote to recognize Palestine
The societal fissures forming around the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip played out Monday in the House of Commons as an NDP motion to recognize Palestine as a state was turned on its head before the final vote.MPs debated the non-binding but highly symbolic motion for hours, reflecting the emotional dis...
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Quebec anti-corruption police arrest retired judge, say he inflated hours worked
MONTREAL - Quebec anti-corruption police say they have arrested a retired municipal court judge for fraud. Police say Jean Herbert, who sat on the municipal court in Longueuil, Que., south of Montreal, created fake records to inflate the time he claimed to have spent hearing cases. He is alleged to have billed the City...
11h ago
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