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Covenant Health one of Alberta’s top-70 employers
By Medicine Hat News on January 27th, 2021
Covenant Health that operates St. Joseph’s Home and Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat has been named one of Alberta’s top 70 employers. “We are honoured to be named a leading employer in Alberta again this year as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to place significant demands on our health-care teams and the system as a whole. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local doctor explains how COVID patients are treated in hospital
By Medicine Hat News on January 27th, 2021
There is still no specific medication to treat COVID-19 but at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital a range of treatments are used and the province has a team looking at research from around the world. Dr. Sean Hollingworth, MHRH anesthesiologist and interim associate South zone medical director, says oxygen is still used consistently, and also a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Waterfront District’ headlines annual State of the City address
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 27th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant An overview of a “Waterfront District” headlined the annual State of the City address by Mayor Ted Clugston on Tuesday as a video showed administrators calling the city-led development a “billion-dollar opportunity.” The potential transformation of most of River Road into a pedestrian mall, Finlay Bridge, a focus on higher density housing, and changes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New police chief says first month has been all positives
By MO CRANKER on January 27th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker After more than two decades with the Calgary Police Service, Mike Worden is adjusting to a new life and a new job in the Hat. Worden took over as chief of the Medicine Hat Police Service late last year and says he’s had a good first month on the job. “Honestly, it’s been a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Operating costs balloon at Co-op Place
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 27th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The operating costs at Co-op Place may be more than three times more than originally projected when the city approved building the major spectator rink seven years ago. That is according to a city councillor who mentioned the facility this week while questioning the results of an effort to put another local facility under ... Read More »
3 responsesMHRH outbreak ongoing, Cardston’s is over
By Medicine Hat News on January 27th, 2021
A COVID-19 outbreak in the Cardston Health Centre is over. An outbreak was declared Jan. 12 after two people in that acute-care facility tested positive. Alberta Health Services reports on its website that an outbreak at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital on Jan. 14 is still in effect. An outbreak in an acute-care or a continuing-care ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clugston to seek third term as mayor
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 27th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Ted Clugston will seek a third term as mayor, he announced at the conclusion of the annual State of the City address on Tuesday. “The choice to run again or not has weighed heavily on my mind,” he said during a pre-recorded message broadcast online in place of the traditional luncheon that was cancelled ... Read More »
2 responsesProject Joy put together to help seniors stay connected with loved ones during COVID
By MO CRANKER on January 26th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker A local seniors’ residence was recently gifted more than a dozen electronic devices thanks to Project Joy. Chinook Village applied to Project Joy and had the devices delivered last week. “It’s going to mean so much for the residents here,” said program manager Judy Fredeen. “It’s so hard to communicate right now with COVID, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Booming Bitcoin opens up expansion opportunities for Hut 8
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 26th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Cryptocurrency miner Hut 8 has secured upward of C$90 million in financing this month for potential expansion as the price of Bitcoin rides high to start 2021. The firm that has its main data-processing centre in Medicine Hat brought in C$77.5 million in a stock offering in mid January that it will use for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Setup begins for controversial phase 2 of Harlow berm
By Medicine Hat News on January 26th, 2021
Heavy equipment is at the scene to commence work on the extension of the Harlow berm. Carlie Collier, engineer with municipal works, says the initial work will include clearing a pathway for construction of the berm with the entire project costing about $3.6 million. The clearing will start next week, said Collier. It will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Communication cards will help police bridge gap
By MO CRANKER on January 26th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Medicine Hat Police Service has rolled out a new tool to use in the community. Every local police officer has been issued a communication card, which were created in conjunction with Saamis Immigration. Each card has a series of pictures to allow officers to communicate with people who may not speak English as ... Read More »
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