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City crews continue clearing the way
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 14th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The city says the snow clearing challenge this week is the sheer volume that can’t just be pushed aside but must be removed. About 60 cm of snow fell between Saturday night and the early hours of Monday. There was more on Tuesday night. Jeremy Petryshyn, manager of operations for municipal works, said the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clugston, Barnes say residents shouldn’t need government to keep them safe from COVID-19
By Medicine Hat News on November 14th, 2020
Local and regional political leaders in Medicine Hat are stressing the importance of personal responsibility over harsher government restriction to fight the surge in COVID-19 cases. Speaking Thursday before the Alberta government announced targeted measures in communities that have elevated infection rates, Mayor Ted Clugston said Medicine Hat’s approach has worked. Rates are rising here ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 watch status for the Hat
By MO CRANKER on November 14th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Medicine Hat is now under watch status, according to Alberta Health Services. The province announced area-specific restrictions on gatherings Thursday aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19. Municipalities with 50 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people are marked as purple on a government watch map. Medicine Hat’s case count jumped to 34 Friday, putting the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local pharmacist sanctioned for unprofessional conduct
By Medicine Hat News on November 14th, 2020
A local pharmacist has been sanctioned by the Alberta College of Pharmacists. A hearing tribunal ordered a four-month suspension and imposed a fine of $3,000 after finding Robert Stadnyk guilty of unprofessional conduct. He is also not allowed to own a pharmacy for a period of three years and is required to inform a future ... Read More »
1 responseHoliday Season lights on the way up around the city
By Medicine Hat News on November 14th, 2020
Crews began installing festive light displays on lamp standards along main routes around the city on Thursday. The weather-dependent schedule states that work will begin throughout the downtown area, then First Street SE, before moving to Maple Avenue, Eighth Street NE, Division Avenue N., Kingsway Avenue and S. Railway. Displays will also go up along ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olde Tyme Christmas a go with drive-thru style on Dec. 5
By Medicine Hat News on November 14th, 2020
The elves at the Medicine Hat Stampede office have devised a drive-thru plan to see the 11th annual Olde Tyme Christmas go ahead. The event will include a to-go bag of treats supplied by partner Save-On-Foods, as well as photos beside Santa in his sleigh at the exhibition grounds on Saturday, Dec. 5. From 4-7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Specific outbreaks responsible for SE Alberta uptick in COVID-19 cases
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 14th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health says one of the reasons for a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in this region is due partly to four specific outbreaks. A private day home has had nine cases linked to it, said a spokesperson for Alberta Health. Two of those cases are still active while seven have already recovered. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Still no lab-confirmed flu cases; more than 1 million Albertans immunized
By Medicine Hat News on November 13th, 2020
According to Alberta Health Services’ third weekly report on the new influenza season, 1,142,419 Albertans have already been immunized. In 2017 by the end of November the number for the whole province was 958,961 and last year by the middle of November it was 936,675. In the south zone, which includes Medicine Hat, the number ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID numbers now compared to then
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 13th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Of all the COVID-19 cases requiring hospitalization in the south zone, the majority are in Lethbridge, says Alberta Health Services. According to numbers available Thursday morning, of the 14 hospitalizations in the south zone, only four are in Medicine Hat Regional Hospital including two in ICU. The remaining 10 are at Chinook Regional Hospital ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress View’s new CAO a familiar face
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 11th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The new CAO for Cypress View Foundation is no stranger to this local seniors’ residence. Kim Swanson, who will commence his new duties on Monday, was originally in the same position from 1994 to 2009. He is brimming with enthusiasm as he returns. “One of the pleasures of the job is to engage with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Faith-based groups get $1 million in provincial support
By Medicine Hat News on November 11th, 2020
The UCP government is investing $1 million in grants to help faith-based organizations cover additional expenses incurred due to COVID-19. These organizations can apply for up to $5,000 per facility to assist with the costs as a result of following public health measures. Eligible expenses include PPE, cleaning supplies and services, contactless dispensers, translation and ... Read More »
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