Ok, I’ll be “Tampon Tommy”
Period poverty remains an under-discussed issue, but its impacts are significant. Limited access to menstrual products can lead to missed school days, lost work opportunities, and added financial stress. These are not isolated challenges, and they affect members of the community in ways that are often invisible to those not experiencing them.
***Updated - Questions Raised About Petition Canvassing Restrictions at Medicine Hat Public Schools
The Owl received this press release… We have reached out to Cypress - Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright, his response will be published when received. “Local parent and recall petition organizer Holly Turnbull is seeking clarity regarding communications between the Medicine Hat Public School Division (MHPSD) and the MLA for Cypress–Medicine Hat, Justin Wright, concerning petition canvassing on school property.”
Safelink Presentation at the Library
A significant portion of the training focused on how to effectively de-escalate situations by understanding the mental state of the person in crisis. "It's Not About You": People are often in crisis when they come to ask for help. In this state, they may not be as polite or respectful as someone who is not in crisis.
Breaking News - COMH People Services Director Gone
The Owl has obtained information that shows that Karla Kochan, Director of People Services who was hired by fired former city manager Ann Mitchell in 2023 is “no longer with the organization”, “effectively immediately”.
Recall Petition For Smith Falls Short
One local petition is down but there’s a few more to go as Smith easily sidesteps recall effort. MLA Wright’s recall, Alberta Independence and coal mining citizen initiatives yet to wrap.
