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April 7 next date for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, for those at higher risk
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (96+ words) The Government of Alberta is reminding Albertans of upcoming eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations. Starting April 7, eligible Albertans can receive an additional immunization at no cost at participating pharmacies or Primary Care Alberta public health clinics. According to the province, eligibility…...
Top five things to do at the Medicine Hat Public Library in April
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (288+ words) The library has several things to do that go beyond reading books. Here are the top five things to do at the Medicine Hat Public Library in April 2026. Home Routes Concert Series: Kaeley Jade,April 12, 7 p.m. AdventureSmart: Survival Kits, April 14, 4 p.m., Ages…...
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1+ day, 11+ hour ago (15+ words) Stephen Lewis awakened Canadians to the HIV-AIDS pandemic raging in Africa: experts'CHAT News Today...
Alberta and Saskatchewan relieved at strychnine allowance from feds
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (351+ words) The Government of Alberta is pleased with Ottawa after the feds announced they will temporarily allow the use of strychnine to address gopher infestations. The solution to this gopher enigma is reportedly to be permitted in Alberta and Saskatchewan, and…...
Federal government taking over vaccine injury compensation, aims to address backlog
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (497+ words) OTTAWA " The federal public health agency is taking over administration of a program that compensates people who have been injured by vaccines, months after Health Minister Marjorie Michel ordered an audit of the program following complaints about its administration. The…...
Alberta NDP, advocates call on province to take action on accessibility standards
2+ week, 2+ day ago (131+ words) Disability advocates and the Alberta NDP are calling on the government to up its game when it comes to accessibility, saying it comes down to giving people dignity. Alberta is one of just two provinces to not have overarching accessibility…...
PCA warning against medicine misuse for National Poison Prevention Week
2+ week, 2+ day ago (104+ words) Primary Care Alberta is reminding everyone to take and store their medicine safely to prevent accidental poisoning. Mar. 15-21 is National Poison Prevention Week, and PCA is focusing on medicine safety this year. They say poisoning can happen if everyday medicines…...
Province offering incentives to vet. clinics to hire students
2+ week, 6+ day ago (169+ words) The provincial government says it is putting $250,000 over two years into an idea meant to get veterinary students to stay in rural Alberta. This money is for the Veterinary Student Recruitment and Retention Pilot Grant Program." It is intended to…...
Alberta health agency makes 16 recommendations in wake of December ER death
2+ week, 6+ day ago (173+ words) The Alberta agency in charge of hospitals has released a review making 16 recommendations to the government in the wake of the death of a man who waited for hours for care in an Edmonton hospital. In January, Premier Danielle Smith's…...
Video: 2026 End Period Poverty Campaign in Medicine Hat aims to boost menstrual product donations
3+ week, 5+ day ago (494+ words) The End Period Poverty campaign is underway in Medicine Hat, having officially launched on March 6, 2026, encouraging residents to donate products that will be distributed locally through the Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub. Organizers are hoping to significantly increase donations…...