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Mall food court will reopen with Restriction Exemption Program in place
By Medicine Hat News on September 29th, 2021
The Medicine Hat Mall announced Tuesday that, in accordance with new provincial guidelines, it will be reopening its food court dining area for in-person dining with the Restriction Exemptions Program in place. Anyone who wishes to eat at the food court must provide one of the following; proof of one or more vaccinations, a negative ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local shelters develop strategies as COVID cases spike
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 29th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant With colder weather coming and COVID cases still surging, anti-poverty advocates and social agencies in Medicine Hat are developing contingency strategies for homeless shelters. With new capacity limits at businesses and public buildings, plus a notable increase in number of people “sleeping rough” (out of doors), officials say the goal is to connect homeless ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four more people die of COVID-19 in southwest Saskatchewan, 21 total now
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 29th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Four new deaths were reported in southwest Saskatchewan in Tuesday’s COVID-19 update from that province’s health officials. The health region that includes Maple Creek, Swift Current and surrounding rural areas also recorded 22 new infections and eight recoveries. That caused total active cases to again reach a new record high of 254 in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Meliora Service Dogs assists veterans and first responders with various medical issues
By Justin Seward Southern Alberta Newspapers on September 29th, 2021
The federally operated Meliora Service Dogs organization started its Alberta chapter last June when trainer Jamie Billings moved to Redcliff from Ontario and did not see any service of its kind locally. The program serves veterans, first responders, police officers and their families if they require a service dog for medical reasons and referred to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City campaign challenges unlike anything before
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 29th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Campaigning during a health pandemic is presenting challenges for candidates looking to get their points across and voters looking for more information. A record number of council candidates, health restrictions dampening traditional meet-and-greets, even larger forums and a new move to social media has left some heads spinning. A handful each day have called ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aurora mum on local plant but returning to profit
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 28th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Aurora Cannabis says cost cutting will drive it to profitability this fall even though its revenue fell in the spring, company officials stated in a year-end financial report Monday that gave no new clues about the future of the Aurora Sun facility. The cannabis producer announced further facility closures last week and is currently ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID cases in southwest Saskatchewan at the highest since start of pandemic
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 28th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Active COVID cases in southwest Saskatchewan set a new record last week and continue to race upwards, according to figures released by that province’s health authority. A total of 244 active cases were recorded in the health zone as of Monday. The previous high was set Dec. 6, 2020 at 143, a figure topped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bird feeder building at Police Point on Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on September 28th, 2021
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is hosting a Bird Feeder Building Workshop at Police Point Park on Saturday. Workshops will take approximately one hour, with time slots running from 9:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m. Participants are asked to register in advance. A $10 registration fee will apply to cover the cost of the bird feeder ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks-MH MLA marries, changes her name to Frey
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 28th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Michaela Glasgo has gone ahead with her previously postponed wedding, but will now delay the honeymoon. News of the nuptials between the MLA for Brooks-Medicine Hat and her longtime boyfriend, Keelan Frey, were announced on social media on Sunday. “It was a gorgeous day and we are beyond happy,” wrote Michaela Frey, as she ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin hosting event for Truth and Reconciliation
By Medicine Hat News on September 28th, 2021
In observance of the inaugural National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Miywasin Friendship Centre will be holding an event Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at Riverside Veteran’s Memorial Park. The event will include prayers, singing and a ceremony honouring residential school survivors. Brenda Mercer, cultural co-ordinator at Miywasin, says “This is a day to inform and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several options on table for city rec facilities after election
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 28th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A city hall report that will guide a plan on whether to maintain existing rec facilities or build new multi-use and multiplex facilities will be brought to council next month, but won’t be acted upon until after the election, city administrators say. As well, they told Monday’s final meeting of the public services committee ... Read More »
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