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Better pricing has natural gas sector feeling optimistic
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 26th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The mood among natural gas producers in the province is greatly improved, says the head of one major company with operations in southeast Alberta, as better pricing from last year carries into 2021. But that’s after a rough few years of depressed prices, cost cutting and severe contraction and bankruptcies in the sector. However, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inner Man Project putting grant toward more support
By Medicine Hat News on February 26th, 2021
A local organization established to address local mental health needs has received community grant funding from the provincial government. The Inner Man Project is the result of a group deciding last summer there had to be a way to address the needs of people who thought taking their own lives was the only option. They ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS says people continue to avoid care at detrimental risk to their health
By Medicine Hat News on February 25th, 2021
Alberta Health Services is once again alluding to a disturbing trend of people not seeking medical attention early enough during the pandemic. AHS is urging Albertans to seek medical attention if they need care. There has been a decline this winter in hospital admissions for stroke and heart attack. This trend was first noticed in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Only four properties on city’s back-tax auction, with collection efforts dating back to 2017
By Medicine Hat News on February 25th, 2021
An initial batch of properties set to be auctioned off to collect back taxes is smaller than in recent past, but administrators had to remind elected officials the process began four years ago. Four properties in Medicine Hat appeared on the list presented to Tuesday’s meeting of the corporate services committee, where elected officials said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Early learning programs stay strong through tough year
By MO CRANKER on February 25th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The Medicine Hat Public School Division’s board was given a rundown on children’s services during its monthly meeting. The board heard from director of early learning Joanne Stockman who gave an update on the public board’s programming for young kids. “We’ve been working with teachers over the past few years to update the early ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Motz slams Liberals’ COVID response
By Medicine Hat News on February 25th, 2021
The local MP calls the slow supply of vaccine in Canada “an abysmal failure” on the part of the federal government. “Canadians are feeling let down by the current pace of the vaccine,” said Glen Motz, MP for Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner. “Most Canadians believe that this (vaccine) supply is necessary to secure jobs, build our economy ... Read More »
2 responsesAlberta seniors rush to make vaccine appointments
By Medicine Hat News on February 25th, 2021
So many people tried calling 811 or accessing the website Wednesday to get an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination, the system initially became overwhelmed. Some 230,000 people born in 1946 or earlier are now eligible to be immunized at 58 sites across the province. Appointments are being offered through an online portal and the 811 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hut 8 turns to power production with plans mobile generating stations
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 25th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Hut 8’s advertised big move into power production appears to be focused on developing mobile generating stations for use initially at natural gas facilities in North Dakota and Texas. On Monday, the company with major operations in Alberta announced it was advancing talks with power system developer Validus to create “industrial power platforms” to ... Read More »
1 responseSeniors 75 and up can book vaccine appointments starting today at 8 a.m.
By Medicine Hat News on February 24th, 2021
Starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, those 75 years old or older can book an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. To get an appointment time for the first and second dose – given 32-42 days apart – call HealthLink 811. It will also be possible to book a vaccine appointment online: https://www.alberta.ca/covid19-vaccine.aspx To book ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Successful On-Demand transit could expand
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 24th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat Transit is declaring its pilot project to offer “On Demand” service on some evening routes a success, and say it will likely be expanded this year. Monday’s meeting of the public services committee heard that other “low volume” evening routes in the city, as well as the special transit system are being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cancarb expansion adds 9,000 tonnes to annual production
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 24th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Cancarb has completed its expansion, the Medicine Hat-based manufacturer announced Monday. Work to add a sixth carbon black production unit, at a stated cost of $40 million, began in 2019 and is now boosting output at the Brier Park facility by 20 per cent. “The project was planned, constructed and commissioned safely utilizing more ... Read More »
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