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Teddies for trauma: collecting stuffed animals for children in dire situations

Medicine Hat will find out in February as part of the "Give from the heart, give a bear" drive to collect stuffed animals that the city's fire department can give out to children at the scene of fires, accidents and other incidents.

Aldermen wonder if downtown revamp program works

Several aldermen are wondering why so many business owners downtown and other investors are still sitting on the sidelines when it comes to downtown redevelopment. A report tabled with the Development and Infrastructure Committee on Wednesday outlines progress of a $1.

Playoff race arrives

The Medicine Hat Hockey Hounds Cubs held serve for one round against the Banff Academy Bears. On Thursday at the Kinplex, the Cubs downed the Bears 11-4 in a game they needed for their push to the playoffs.

Review: City and Colour splash stage with romance

The spark of ignition was struck by singer-songwriter and guitarist Dallas Green but the other members of the band, Daniel Romano on vox and electric guitar, Scott Remila on vox and bass, Aaron Goldstein on pedal steel and Dylan Green on drums, were like oxygen to his flame.

MHC students experience lockdown drill

Medicine Hat College prepared for the worst while hoping for the best as they underwent their first ever lockdown drill yesterday morning. "The idea is preventative, it's to be prepared," said MHC president Ralph Weeks, likening the lockdown drill to fire drills.

Manning shocked and honoured by national recognition

Tonight, under the roof Manning helped raise, Medalta and the Shaw Centre will celebrate one of the country's newest Order of Canada recipients during an open house at the Historic Clay District.

Don't worry about land rights: Berger

The rural development roundtable was long on questions raised by residents and short on definitive answers, as the government wrapped up the Medicine Hat leg of this week's cabinet tour Wednesday.

Entering the Year of the Dragon

While Canadians celebrated New Year's more than three weeks ago, the Chinese population in our city have just ushered in the Year of the Dragon. Chinese Instructor Jessie Chu says, New Year's celebrations always start off with worship and thanks.

Ag minister enjoys visit to 'greenhouse capital'

Stepping into Country Fresh Greenhouses, just off Highway 3, was the equivalent of being transported to a lush tropical locale for the agriculture minister and his entourage on Tuesday.

Experienced new clerk poised and eager for position

And though the bylaws and committee briefs of the Gas City are somewhat less intriguing than her husband's line of work Ñ international chemical weapons inspector Ñ Cruickshank is prepared to perform her duties with no less diligence.



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Top Stories

  • Feds give $10M for arena, but not here
    Construction of a new curling rink and two NHL-sized ice arenas will begin next year in Lethbridge. City officials confirmed plans for the two facilities, worth nearly $38 million, following announcement of a $10 million federal grant Thursday.
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  • Aldermen wonder if downtown revamp program works
    Several aldermen are wondering why so many business owners downtown and other investors are still sitting on the sidelines when it comes to downtown redevelopment. A report tabled with the Development and Infrastructure Committee on Wednesday outlines progress of a $1.
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Local Sports

  • Record in sight
    Matt Keetley's hold on top of the Medicine Hat Tigers all-time regular season wins list is now a tenuous one. Heading into the team's next two games, Tyler Bunz has 104 career wins in goal; one win behind Keetley's franchise record of 105.
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  • Vauxhall AAA's an inspiration
    On the weekend we put on "Female Hockey Day in the Hat." What that entailed was a game with our AAA Midget female team out of Vauxhall against Lloydminister. The key to this day was not so much the game but what happened after the game. The Tigers players put…
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  • Feds give $10M for arena, but not here
    I hope people remember this next time it comes to voting for representation. I'm sorry but LaVar Payne is like a glass of milk with a fly in it. Boring and yet depressing. There is nothing left in him but to get as much time in as he can and ride thi... More...
    By Vinnie
  • Parking may cost but the medical care is free
    But to say the medical care is free?...read from here: http://www.troymedia.com/blog/2010/02/16/how-health-care-works-in-alberta/ "In the next decade, health care spending in Canada will consume $2 trillion. Several provinces in Canada will spend 50 ... More...
    By Vinnie
  • Parking may cost but the medical care is free
    Sydor has made a good point there. To improve our situation with healthcare takes a proactive plan and not reactive action. The real help to our population comes from early education about what are good foods to eat and those to stay away from and te... More...
    By Vinnie
  • Parking may cost but the medical care is free
    I didn't say those you mention should pay for their own care. What if that fat person had incentive from a young age to stay fit and healthy? Some of the costs they would have incurred on the system e road for being overweight went to giving incentiv... More...
    By sydor
  • Feds give $10M for arena, but not here
    I don't think Boucher publicly calling Payne a moron when he ran for Liberal Party MP helped anyone. More...
    By doug@hat
  • Parking may cost but the medical care is free
    Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. So tell me...should fat people pay for their own care...how about drinkers...maybe extreme sports enthusiasts. Everyone pays taxes therefore everyone is entitled to health care. More...
    By doug@hat
  • Feds give $10M for arena, but not here
    that should say "no money" More...
    By Train
  • Ticked Off and Tickled Pink Jan. 26
    I tend to have to agree. If you started working when you are 18 and work till your 65 that's 47 years i think that's is enough and there are some people out there that work more than one job. Maybe there trying to work us to death so they will not ha... More...
    By Freespeech
  • Parking may cost but the medical care is free
    The medical care is not free. Stop calling it that. The AHC premiums were just a head tax instead of an income tax. We all have to pay, one way or another. As a side note, maybe if the health care system stopped being a reactionary system for people ... More...
    By sydor
  • Parking may cost but the medical care is free
    Maybe i should have added that in his case when its an emergency and its a child you should be able to take your hospital papers with you and go to the police station and maybe get part or all of the ticked cleared. I just do not think parking should... More...
    By Freespeech

Commentary

  • Focus remains on economy, jobs
    I hope you had a great Christmas and were able to spend times of joy and celebration with family and friends, experience the laughter of children and find moments of peace and contentment during this special time; please remember the reason for the season.
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  • New health plan an old health plan
    Hailing the project as an "innovative continuing care model" Alberta's health minister said this week taxpayers will contribute $34 million for the building of two facilities that will provide accommodation for seniors, catering to their increasing needs as they age all in the same location.
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  • Parking may cost but the medical care is free
    Re: "Meters not the answer to hospital parking," Medicine Hat News, Jan. 25. I hope that Mr. Pister's daughter is OK, but in his anger about a parking ticket seems misplaced. Everyone seems to forget that we no longer pay for health care.
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  • The time for health-care reform is now
    Canada's provinces haven't learned to fish in the almost decade since former prime minister Paul Martin's national health accord. All they've done is grown accustomed to suckling at the teat of ever-increasing health transfers from Ottawa.
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  • Protect the Medicine Hat Advantage
    It has been a year or more since I wrote my last comment in the Medicine Hat newspaper, so I thought it was about time I wrote again before our mayor and the city council destroy this beautiful little city by destroying our Medicine Hat Advantage. This is what made…
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Local Entertainment

  • Controversial show will open eyes, minds
    The Hometown Acting Studio will put on a show at in the Medicine Hat College Theatre, which could help parents open essential lines of communication with their teens. "It's a story that follows a group of teenagers as they try to navigate life in 1880s Germany,"…
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  • After Dark Jan. 26-Feb. 1
    - Karaoke, Oly's Alehouse and Eatery, Johnny with Dynamite Sound, win a $100 gift certificate, 9 p.m., 403-548-6597 - Sweet Tequila, Ralph's Texas Bar and Steakhouse, 9:30 p.
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Life

  • Viva Vitality: Good oral health leads to good overall health
    With the ringing in of the new year come resolutions, most of which aim to improve overall health. One of the best things to do for overall health is pay close attention to oral health. There is increasing evidence to support the link between oral health and general health.
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  • Use the Internet to find your next job
    As the job market continues to rebound, it also continues to change. Whereas job seekers once sent their resumes to prospective employers via traditional mail, nowadays many companies prefer applicants utilize the company website to apply for open positions.
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