Teens not seen as gambling problem by Hat youths
Alberta researchers study adolescent gambling across the province but Medicine Hat teens, club owners, and counselors say problem gambling among youth is not widespread. Stakeholders note alcohol and drug use as the main current concerns while some 18 and 19 year olds occasionally use video lottery terminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan McDougall
Alberta
Medicine Hat
Calgary
North America
Judy Russill
Trent Guest
Hat High
John Hashem
Silver Buckle Inn
Eldon Coward
Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission
Lethbridge
Marcy Dibbs
AADAC
Edmonton
Britain
United States
School board cancels neurofeedback program for ADD students
Amanda Morrall reports the public school board will scrap a unique neurofeedback clinic used to treat attention problems, citing budget pressures. The program, run by Dr. Rudi Bailey, served Medicine Hat students for free in public schools and faced bills of 45 000 to 50 000 dollars annually. Parents and supporters vow to oppose the decision and seek answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Morrall
News Hat
Mary Mazerolle
Mazerolle
Canada
School Board
Alberta
University of Alberta
Edmonton
Calgary
Medicine Hat
Rudi Bailey
Angel Reinhardt
Reinhardt
Medicine Hat alderman urges water conservation after Toronto conference
Alderman Duane Roset of Medicine Hat says the city uses too much water and needs a plan to save it. He cites tips from Canadian municipalities learned at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities meeting in Toronto, including shower head flow restrictors and toilet water-use reductions. Roset plans to report to council on the conference, where over 1,000 officials attended and sessions covered partnerships, government restructuring, and environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacqueline Louie
Medicine Hat
Ald
Duane Roset
Toronto
Roset
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Canada
Sun dangers rise as skin cancer cases trend up
Leslie Cluff recalls a scare after skin cancer diagnosis tied to sun exposure. Experts note rising Canadian cases, with 1995 projections of over 60 000 and Alberta melanoma counts reaching 150 men and 160 women. Doctors stress early detection and sunscreen use to reduce risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Cluff
Noorali Bhawani
Bhawani
Canadian Cancer Society
Cluff
Bill Taylor
Bruce van Mulligen
Palliser Health Authority
Sun safety tips to prevent skin cancer from The Palliser Health Unit
The Palliser Health Unit advises sun protection to guard the nose cheeks and back of the ears from sunburn and skin cancer. Avoid reflected light and seek medical advice if a mole or pigment spot enlarges or changes color or size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Taylor
Peter Mah
Uu Ity
Echo Dale Kin Coulee Park Reopens After Flood
Echo Dale Regional Park reopens with swimming lake boating and fishing areas open and a lifeguard on duty until 8 30 p m. Kin Coulee Park services restored and open seven days a week while other parks partly reopen or remain closed due to erosion sediment and safety concerns.
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Echo Dale Regional Park
Kin Coulee Park
Steel Street
Police Park
Kiwanis Park
Lions Park
Strathcona Island Park
Riverside
Police Point Park
South Saskatchewan River
Seven Persons Creek
Ross Creek
Riverside Park
Maple Avenue
River Road
Dunmore Road
Spencer Avenue
S.E
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Patty Smith
Medicine Hat Mall
Coward
Teija Pickerell
Ross Glen School
Teima
Frank Webber
Scott Day
Echo Dale
Kin Coulee
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