In a new sort of public view, Medicine Hat city council sat on Monday night under new protocols to avoid groupings during the COVID-19 pandemic response. Senior staff attended via teleconference as did reporters and interested parties in two public hearings held during the 50-minute meeting. The meeting was shown live on lcoal cable televsion as usual by SHAW-TV (Cable-10), though a limited production staff alowed for only a single wide view. -- NEWS PHOTO COLLIN GALLANT, April 6, 2020
A roundup of coverage in the Medicine Hat News on the morning of Tuesday, April 7, 2020.
Local coverage
City council discussed potential options to extend financial aid to residents on Monday afternoon then met in the evening to conduct regular business, including new private development in Medicine Hat’s downtown core. Full coverage found here.
A local boy’s “Wish Trip” has been postponed as the effort to bring joy to sick kids faces travel, event and general challenges. Read his story here.
Worry grows: Poll
A new poll of Canadians states nearly two-thirds are fearful they may contract the Coronavirus. Read the report here.
New York situation
The death toll in New York City has reached 3,200, surpassing the events of 9-11, the Associated Pressreports.
Stat Watch
Scientists say that hospitalization rates are more key to understanding the Coronavirus effects than recovery rates, according to the Canadian Press.
I am not really interested in the city building more unnecessary building in the downtown core
look at the buildings available to be used it’s common sense that we should use what we have first
before we go adding any more development.
You want to build somewhere where community will and is thriving.
Perhaps for now reconsider this idea it’s better if we work on filling the empty spaces before we go adding any more!
This building plan worked for the medicine hat mall and other areas surrounding it however the mall has also been losing business.
So.. it wouldn’t make sense to add more if we cannot fill the spots that are still available to be used.
If anything convert the old spaces you have then if you need or want to build something better and newer for all the community to enjoy.
I am not really interested in the city building more unnecessary building in the downtown core
look at the buildings available to be used it’s common sense that we should use what we have first
before we go adding any more development.
You want to build somewhere where community will and is thriving.
Perhaps for now reconsider this idea it’s better if we work on filling the empty spaces before we go adding any more!
This building plan worked for the medicine hat mall and other areas surrounding it however the mall has also been losing business.
So.. it wouldn’t make sense to add more if we cannot fill the spots that are still available to be used.
If anything convert the old spaces you have then if you need or want to build something better and newer for all the community to enjoy.