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Montana surpasses 100,000 cases but has given vaccine first dose to 250K
By Medicine Hat News on March 4th, 2021
Total positive cases of COVID-19 surpassed 100,000 in Montana on Tuesday, about one year since the beginning of the pandemic. At the same point, state health officials say more than a quarter-million vaccine shots had been administered, including about 90,500 as a second dose (considered the point at which the recipient is “fully immune.”) The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Covenant Health’s plans for Riverside School property still undecided
By Medicine Hat News on March 4th, 2021
Progress on plans for the future of the Riverside School building remains in abeyance, according to its owner. Riverside School welcomed students for the last time in 2017. The property was sold the following year to Covenant Health for $850,000. At that stage a spokesperson for Covenant Health said the property would likely be demolished ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HALO air ambulance launches annual fundraising lottery
By Medicine Hat News on March 4th, 2021
HALO Air Ambulance is launching an annual lottery in partnership with Highline Angus – a commercial cattle company in southern Alberta. The inaugural HALO Cattle er’ Cash Lottery has a grand prize of 20 “Bred Heifers” or $50,000 in cash. There are only 3,000 tickets being sold for $100 each. The proceeds, which are expected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College unveils business online program
By Medicine Hat News on March 3rd, 2021
Medicine Hat College has announced a new business online program option. Business programming is now making available more options and flexibility with the launch of a new post-diploma certificate in accounting this fall. This program will make it possible to pursue a Bachelor of Commerce and the Certified Public Accountant designation through MHC. The first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS issues warning due to kids swallowing small batteries
By Medicine Hat News on March 3rd, 2021
Alberta Health Services has issued a warning about the dangers of children swallowing small button-like batteries. A number of recent cases in Calgary and Edmonton, which required the hospitalization of some children, has prompted the warning. AHS says a child who has swallowed one of these batteries might have trouble breathing, wheezing and/or drooling, coughing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID relief padded abilities of Community Warmth
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 3rd, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A program to help Hatters pay off overdue utility bills grew three-fold during 2020 – when council dedicated emergency funds to it in a COVID relief package – and more is expected this spring, administrators tell the News. They are also giving an accounting of other relief funds – $8.2 million in reserve cash ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bronks and Honky Tonks Indoor Rodeo postponed, committee hopeful for the fall
By Medicine Hat News on March 3rd, 2021
The annual Broncs and Honky Tonks Spring Indoor Rodeo will take place at a later date than initially planned, the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede has announced. The event was scheduled to take place April 9-11, however current restrictions brought on by the pandemic have prompted the Stampede’s rodeo committee to postpone Broncs and Honky ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public Library readying for Thursday open
By Medicine Hat News on March 3rd, 2021
The Medicine Hat Public Library will reopen its doors to the public Thursday morning under capacity restrictions, it announced Tuesday, the day after the province eased some restrictions. The downtown branch and other libraries across Alberta will be allowed to welcome 15 per cent of capacity after they were moved ahead in a provincial reopening ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa announces $7.8-million fund to help beef processing plants
By Medicine Hat News on March 3rd, 2021
Two dozen meat processors will share $7.8 million from Ottawa to cover the costs of “exceptional” activities to maintain production during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Processing Fund is meant as a one-time fund to help company’s implement safety protocols. Among 16 companies in Alberta that accessed funds is JBS Foods in Brooks, which will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RBC donation will help college prepare entrepreneurs
By Medicine Hat News on March 3rd, 2021
The Royal Bank of Canada Foundation has given $75,000 to Medicine Hat College to enhance programs that provide mentorship and experiential learning to students and aspiring entrepreneurs. “One of the many things we were able to do with RBC’s support this year was to pivot our existing programming to online delivery, which improved learning flexibility ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLAs express frustration over COVID rules on behalf of constituents
By Medicine Hat News on March 3rd, 2021
Local MLAs say they’ve heard anger, disappointment and frustration from constituents about a fraction of COVID restrictions being lifted under phase two announced Monday. “I wonder why the government set out guidelines and some hope for Albertans, then chose to ignore this and change the policy. The anger and disappointment is very strong ,” said ... Read More »
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