Hatters finding a way to worship during pandemic
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 15th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade As partial restrictions on gatherings in places of worship are lifted some churches reveal the unique ways they have continued to operate and even benefited. Victory Lutheran has posted taped services on YouTube and Facebook. They’ve had 300 and 400 hits on those sites. “More than we have on a Sunday morning,” said Rev. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Those who opened enjoy a steady stream of business
By Medicine Hat News on May 15th, 2020
Shoppers, diners, retailers and restaurateurs in Medicine Hat were out and about or open for business on Thursday – the first day of a phased lifting of public health restrictions related to COVID-19. Mooks Fabrics reported a steady and well-mannered flow of customers, many wearing masks, and seeking new material. Drive-thru lineups were notably long. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspect shoots up house on SW Hill
By Medicine Hat News on May 15th, 2020
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat Police Service is investigating a shooting in the SW Hill area that took place around 4:45 a.m. Thursday morning. An investigation determined that an unidentified person wearing what appeared to be all black clothing approached a residence on the 200 block of 4 Street SW and fired several shots into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Partial Aurora Sun could go in June
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 15th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Aurora Cannabis is carrying on with a previously announced plan to partially open its new “Sun” facility in Medicine Hat, the company announced as part of its quarterly financial update Thursday. Another tidbit for Hatters came in an aftermarket conference call that the 260,000 square feet at Aurora Sun, which could be licensed in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City farms out helium exploration but remains interested
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 15th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat has farmed out some of its helium-focused properties, the News has learned, but while it is an interested party, it is no longer actively exploring for the lucrative but elusive commodity. The news comes as the Alberta government has set a new royalty rate in the province, which the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barbers, salons open with safety precautions in place
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 15th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Hatters can finally go hatless again. Barbershops and hair salons across the city began reopening their doors Thursday under Stage 1 of the provincial government’s relaunch plan. It comes with a handful of extra rules and regulations, but Isaac’s Barber Shop owner Isaac Maltin says sanitization has always been an important part of the ... Read More »
1 responseAvenue Living donates $10K to food bank
By Medicine Hat News on May 15th, 2020
Real estate company Avenue Living donated $10,000 to the Medicine Hat Food Bank last month, part of $100,000 in food bank donations by the company across Western Canada. “We really try to reach out to the community,” said Marilyn Henderson, a manager at Avenue’s Medicine Hat office. “We are appreciative that we have local residents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chili cook-off burned by pandemic
By Sean Rooney on May 14th, 2020
Businesses may be opening up under the province’s relaunch plan, but there remain many events that still won’t happen in Medicine Hat this summer. New to the list Thursday was the annual chili cook-off, which the City Centre Development Agency decided was simply too large of a risk even though it was slated for July, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HALO in jeopardy
By Sean Rooney on May 14th, 2020
HALO air ambulance service has just informed regional officials that if it does not receive an immediate investment from the Alberta government it going to be forced to significantly scale back its operations as of June 1.In a letter to Forty Mile County Reeve Steve Wikkerink Thursday morning, CEO Paul Carolan said an emergency meeting had ... Read More »
1 responseIn the News — Thursday, May 14
By Collin Gallant on May 14th, 2020
A roundup of coverage in the Medicine Hat News on the morning of Thursday, May 14, 2020 and a look at today’s developing stories. Phase One reopeningAlberta will proceed with the next stage of its economic relaunch, though Calgary and Brooks won’t be on the same track. Details of the latest provincial government update are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Opioid-related EMS calls drop considerably in 2019 for Medicine Hat
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 14th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The number of Emergency Medical Service responses to opioid-related events dropped considerably last year compared to 2018. The provincial government’s fourth-quarter Opioid Response Surveillance Report for 2019 indicates the per-capita count for EMS for opioid events in Medicine Hat was 69. In 2018 that number was 105 and in 2017 it was 88. The ... Read More »
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