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George Thorogood concert postponed due to COVID-19
By Medicine Hat News on April 4th, 2020
George Thorogood and the Destroyers are postponing their April 14 concert date in Medicine Hat due to COVID-19 concerns. The tour is being rescheduled and a new date in the Hat will be announced soon. The Canalta Centre is encouraging fans to hold onto their tickets at this time. The venue will update social media ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat doctor joins HALO
By Medicine Hat News on April 4th, 2020
HALO Air Ambulance is welcoming Dr. Paul Parks on its team. Paul Carolan, HALO Air Ambulance, announced Friday that the organization is very proud to welcome Parks as its chief medical officer. Parks is an emergency department physician in Medicine Hat. “With the unprecedented public health crisis, we find ourselves in, the timing of this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hill County cases remain at one
By Medicine Hat News on April 4th, 2020
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Hill County, Mont. – which includes Havre – remains at one, according to that state’s Department of Emergency services. A male in his sixties was diagnosed on March 25, and remains the lone resident of the county to have tested positive while the statewide number rose to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morale of doctors in Alberta ‘very low’
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 3rd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A local pediatrician says physicians are in the middle of a pandemic, and on top of that feel demoralized by Alberta Health. While doctors keep working through this ordeal, health minister Tyler Shandro has “time on his hands” and there is no support for physicians, says Dr. Minati Devi, pediatrician. “The morale of doctors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IPC Alberta says it can weather oil prices at ‘zero’ in Western Canada
By Medicine Hat News on April 3rd, 2020
IPC Alberta says that it has financial capacity to weather oil prices at “zero” in Western Canada for more than a year. The company that has major operations inland around CFB Suffield drilling block, as well as northern Alberta, gave no price forecast in a corporate update Thursday regarding the impact of collapsing world prices ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Food bank gets $300k grant
By Medicine Hat News on April 3rd, 2020
The Medicine Hat and District Food Bank is receiving a $300,000 grant from the Ministry of Education to help deliver the nutrition program for local schools. The government has announced $3 million in supplementary funding for nine community groups province-wide. Two in Calgary and two in Edmonton will receive $375,000, while the other five in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Methanex delaying major spending on American plant expansion
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 3rd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Methanex is delaying major spending on a U.S. plant expansion for 18 months as it conserves credit in the wake of global economic uncertainty, the company announced on Wednesday. The facility, in Geismar, Louisiana was to see US$800 million in construction this year, but that amount will be reduced by $500 million as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pandemic vs. epidemic: What’s the difference?
By Medicine Hat News on April 2nd, 2020
We are in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic and there is good reason why it is called a pandemic rather than an epidemic. On March 12, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. It is a pandemic because it is a global outbreak rather than a regional one. A pandemic may start out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giving thanks to frontline health care workers
By Medicine Hat News on April 2nd, 2020
It is time to express appreciation for frontline health care workers, and there are a couple ways you can get involved this week. Thursday 3 p.m. Revera Meadowlands Retirement Residence, 223 Park Meadows Drive SE, is thanking its staff. “The families and friends of our residents will be coming to surround the building ….. to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family physicians ready and able during COVID-19
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 2nd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The Alberta Medical Association is reminding Albertans that family physicians are ready and able to care for their patients even during the social distancing period. There are lots of ways family physicians can care for patients safely and effectively during this time. If you have a medical need, you should call your doctor’s office ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City eases rules for campers and RVs for self-isolation needs
By Medicine Hat News on April 1st, 2020
The city is relaxing measures for campers and RVs within city limits to accommodate those who might be self-isolating near family or friends, according to a mid-day release on Tuesday. Typically, occupation of a recreational vehicle is limited to 24 hours, and other rules govern how long they can sit on city streets. That will ... Read More »
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