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Data shows earlier-than-expected decline in influenza cases
By Medicine Hat News on January 19th, 2023
National and provincial data shows an earlier-than-expected decline in influenza cases, with the number of cases, hospitalizations, ICU admissions and deaths now falling within annual expected levels. Alberta’s most recent influenza report shows a seasonal total of 8,495 lab-confirmed influenza cases as of Jan. 7, with a rate of growth approximately 2 per cent from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta organization introduces guide for safe tractor operation and hitching
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 19th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Agriculture for Life, located in Foothills, just south of Calgary, has released the Alberta Safe Tractor Operation and Hitching Guide. The guide was published to introduce the youth of Alberta to the operation of tractors, primarily for agricultural purposes, but would prove useful to all new tractor operators. As it is only a guide, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds to open PrairiesCan office in Lethbridge
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 19th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews LETHBRIDGE Federal government officials will open the newest branch office to the PrairiesCan ministry, formally Western Canada Economic Diversification, in Lethbridge on Thursday. A press release states that Minister Dan Vandal will attend the event and “outline a wide range of economic development initiatives across various sectors to bolster jobs and growth in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagle Butte Flight Academy heading to Washington, D.C.
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 19th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com The Flight Academy at Eagle Butte High School began in 2019 and does a field trip each year. This year they wanted to do something special to celebrate the first three-year group to graduate. The destination chosen is Washington D.C., which is a haven for aviation and knowledge. The group will be flying out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Applications for Community Foundation’s spring Community Grants open Feb. 1
By Medicine Hat News on January 19th, 2023
Applications for the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta’s spring Community Grants open Feb. 1, with deadline March 15 at 4:30 p.m. Grants will be awarded to local charities, school divisions, municipalities and non-profit organizations which offer programs and services designed to meet community needs. CFSEA encourages all eligible organizations to attend its virtual Grant Writing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.K. sending Challenger 2s to Ukraine
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 19th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Challenger 2 tanks, like those which trained at CFB Suffield, will be transferred to Ukraine as the first donation of heavy armour from a NATO country during the invasion by Russia, the British government has confirmed. Kyiv is pressing for Western countries to provide tanks – including Leopard 2 models from Canada – as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat man charged with kidnapping
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 19th, 2023
A Medicine Hat man has been charged with kidnapping a woman after soliciting a casual housekeeping employment opportunity on social media. According to the Medicine Hat Police Service, they responded to a call on Jan. 14 from a woman who reported she had been confined to a vehicle and driven to a secluded area against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPSD getting the most out of new injury reporting system
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 19th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Even though the Medicine Hat Public School Division had about the same amount of WCB claims in 2022 as in 2017, the total cost was much lower. In 2017, total claim cost was $72,366 from 17 claims. Eight of these involved lost time – thus, somebody was injured badly enough they couldn’t come back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correction: Incorrect email address published in MHC C4i story
By Medicine Hat News on January 19th, 2023
In a story on Wednesday, “MHC launches C4i to support industry innovation,” the email for Chelsey Ehresman, manager of the Centre for Innovation at the college is incorrect. Her email address is cehresman@mhc.ab.ca for anyone wishing to connect with or learn more about C4i... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat among those getting ‘Zeller’s experience’ at the Bay
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on January 19th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat is one of 25 initial locations in Canada where a relaunched Zeller’s outlet will occupy space within its parent brand, the Bay. That company announced Wednesday morning that the new online-focused effort will be coupled with a physical “in-store” experience at three locations in Alberta among about two dozen across the nation. ... Read More »
1 responseCity says it’s still planning Invest MH reset
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 19th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A reset for Invest Medicine Hat may not arrive until later this winter, but officials with the city’s economic development office say work is continuing. That will include an initial bridging of economic development stimulus grants that are typically set in two-year blocks, but expired with the last city budget at the end of ... Read More »
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