Feline overpopulation in Medicine Hat prompts SPCA plea
Medicine Hat SPCA executive director Audrey Becker says about 15 000 owned cats exist in the city and just over 3 000 are not spayed or neutered. The shelter handles 1 200 to 1 300 cats annually and rising. The SPCA offers low cost spay and neuter programs and urges owners to fix pets to prevent euthanasia due to surplus cats.
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Dementia described as a symptom not a diagnosis
Alberta Health Services therapist says dementia signals other conditions such as Alzheimer's or a stroke. The talk at Medicine Hat Library drew about 50 attendees. Advice includes speaking by name, eye contact, simple routines, cue-cards, and distraction during aggression.
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Chief Gordon Earl Memorial Barbecue Returns for Fifth Year
The Chief Gordon Earl Memorial Barbecue comes to Lions Park this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a $5 meal of hamburger chips and drink. Proceeds fund the Chief Earl Leadership Legacy Fund and there is a youth mountain bike draw. Twelve Grade 6 students receive $100 Chief Gordon Earl scholarships for leadership. A bounce castle K-9 unit demo and rollover simulator will be on site.
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Souvenir Sales at Medicine Hat Mavericks Game
Kimmie enjoys selling souvenirs during a Mavericks game on Tuesday. Police will deploy photo radar at multiple locations to address discrepancies and ensure the official winning list is completed.
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Yesterday's Results Mention Summer Food Questions
A brief item notes yesterday's results and asks if readers grow any of their own food during the summer with 55 percent agreement implied.
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