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Local divisions have online learning down to a science
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 6th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi School divisions in Medicine Hat and throughout the province were preparing for a transition to online learning Wednesday after Premier Jason Kenney announced increased COVID-19 restrictions Tuesday, which included K-12 education shifting back to the computer screen. Schools are no stranger to virtual learning as of late and the two divisions in Medicine Hat, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local business deals with yet another wave
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 6th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant New restrictions on business operations to fight the spread of coronavirus feels like a re-run for some business owners, and local industry groups say they are likely growing tired of the re-runs. “Obviously it’s a tough situation, and hopefully this is a necessarily evil that we need to get us past this last hump,” ... Read More »
1 responseAnother couple of COVID cases announced at local public schools
By Medicine Hat News on May 5th, 2021
The Medicine Hat Public School Division announced on Monday night two additional COVID-19 cases at its schools. Alberta Health Services identified the new cases at Ken Sauer School and Crestwood School. Ken Sauer now has two active cases connected with the school and the new case at Crestwood School is its only current active case. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial of man for drug trafficking, weapons charges will proceed
By Medicine Hat News on May 5th, 2021
A man facing drug trafficking charges in connection with a provincial police task force investigation has been committed to stand trial following a brief preliminary hearing on Tuesday. Shane Peters was charged Oct. 9, 2019, according to the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team, following a search of two homes in Medicine Hat. Nearly 350 grams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than 56 grams of cocaine located during traffic stop in the Flats
By Medicine Hat News on May 5th, 2021
A traffic stop quickly turned into a trafficking stop early Tuesday morning after police pulled over a vehicle for not having its lights on. City police say the incident occurred at 1:30 a.m. after a vehicle was pulled over on Bridge Street in the Flats. The driver provided a false licence which led to a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!For The Record: Solar power car-charging station could be coming to Irvine
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 5th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A solar power car-charging station could be coming to Irvine, a list of new development permits issued by Cypress County shows. Dandelion Renewables presented its plan to county council two weeks ago, and permits for the use were detailed on Tuesday. The station would be located at 60 Thompson St., in the hamlet east ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Post-secondary about more than job training, says advocacy group
By KELLEN TANIGUCHI on May 5th, 2021
ktaniguchi@medicinehatnews.com@@kellentaniguchi The provincial government introduced Alberta 2030: Building Skills for Job Initiatives on Thursday – a strategy for post-secondary education which includes a focus on students developing skills for jobs and work-integrated learning. However, not everyone sees Alberta 2030 in a positive light. “We and our coalition partners believe that it’s really setting the stage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cultural community eager for post-pandemic
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 5th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The city’s cultural facilities are planning to rev up offerings when the so-called “relaunch” from COVID-19 pandemic occurs, officials told city council Monday night. That could include promoting neighbourhood block parties, closer work with community arts groups or even footage of rodeos and local history broadcast on the vast exterior of the Esplanade. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another large wind play is seeking regulator approval
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 5th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A fourth major wind farm for the area west of Seven Persons is before provincial utility regulators. Winnifred Wind would be located near the County of Forty Mile hamlet of the same name, built by Enerfin Canada, a subsidiary of Spanish renewable development company Elecnor. That company submitted plans to local municipalities over the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Glasgo defends restrictions as cases spike
By ALEX McCUAIG Special to the News on May 5th, 2021
With debate raging in Alberta about public health measures as COVID case counts continue to surge, Premier Jason Kenney dropped the hammer on another set of restrictions Tuesday evening – the third in the last month. Schools, businesses, churches and the number of people that can attend social gatherings will all be affected by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One year after massive COVID-19 outbreak, City of Brooks, County of Newell tout community unity
By ALEX McCUAIG Special to the News on May 5th, 2021
As COVID cases continue to climb across Alberta, one part of the province can relate to the challenges faced by communities struggling to cope. One year ago today, Brooks and the County of Newell were struggling to deal with more than a 1,000 cases of COVID-19, challenges with getting testing facilities running and businesses being ... Read More »
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