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Alberta has its first ‘presumptive’ cases as officials downplay risk
By Medicine Hat News on March 2nd, 2021
The first cases of COVID-19 were identified in Alberta in early March last year. A press release from March 5 issued at 1:40 p.m. by Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health, said a woman in her fifties from the Calgary zone was the first “presumptive” case. The patient had recently returned from a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New way to book lab appointments
By Medicine Hat News on March 2nd, 2021
There are new ways to book a lab appointment for services in Medicine Hat and Brooks. Alberta Precision Laboratories has implemented a new appointment booking system and phone number. “The two cities are now part of the lab booking system being used across rural Alberta,” states an Alberta Health Services press release. “Residents can now ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Natural gas going up to more than $4 this month
By Medicine Hat News on March 2nd, 2021
Natural gas prices will rise in March to make up a colder than expected February, while power prices in Medicine Hat will fall. New rates, published Monday, show gas rising to $4.09 per gigajoule, up $1.16 from February, while power rates drop one and a half cents to 7.33-cents per kilowatt hour. That comes after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Board sides with businesses over temporary shelter
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 2nd, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A city appeal board has ruled in favour of business owners who appealed the location of an emergency daytime shelter in the heart of the downtown business district. However, the decision requires the operation to close at the end of March, which aligns with when the temporary shelter was originally set to close. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First vaccine doses arrive in southwest Saskatchewan, with 500 now administered
By Medicine Hat News on February 27th, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in southwest Saskatchewan. On Thursday, a regional vaccine tracker provided on that province’s pandemic response website showed the area closest to southeast Alberta as the last of 13 health regions to receive doses for local distribution. An update on Friday announced 1,102 first doses were administered to people in the region ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat’s used-vinyl void filled by longtime collector
By MO CRANKER on February 27th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Hatter Pete Rose has worked just about every job imaginable. He spent time with law enforcement, worked as a painter and served in the military for years – to name a few. Throughout that time, a passion for music stayed with him, and is fueling his latest venture: Round Again Records. Rose opened his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First-degree murder trial Monday
By Medicine Hat News on February 27th, 2021
A first-degree murder trial will get underway in Medicine Hat on Monday, marking the first such local case in more than 14 years and the first major trial conducted here under pandemic health protocols. Jury selection is scheduled to take place Monday and Tuesday in the homicide trial of Robert Hoefman. He is accused of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family in need as daughter faces long recovery
By Medicine Hat News on February 27th, 2021
A local family is facing significant financial strain with their daughter having spinal fusion surgery in Calgary and have set up a GoFundMe page asking for assistance. Syrah Lake, 14, was diagnosed with scoliosis a couple of years ago, and by early 2019 there were significant concerns. Scoliosis is a curving of the spine. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pay-what-you-can counselling service receives $5,000 from province
By Medicine Hat News on February 27th, 2021
A counselling service in the Brooks-Medicine Hat constituency has received provincial funding to help provide affordable assistance. Lifetalk Counselling Services, serving Brooks and the surrounding area, provides therapeutic counselling for mental, emotional and relational issues. Murray Denoudsten, executive director, says no client is turned away and each pays what they can afford on a sliding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patience urged by those arriving for vaccine appointments
By Medicine Hat News on February 27th, 2021
Alberta Health Services is asking those with appointments for the COVID vaccine to be patient while additional measures are put in place. “We are adding additional staff and signage at sites to encourage people with appointments to wait in their vehicles until their appointment times. Each appointment is booked in 10-minute increments. This helps ensure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Group working to set up MHC scholarship in Evelyn Stall’s name
By Medicine Hat News on February 27th, 2021
There is a proposal to establish the Evelyn Stall Volunteer Leadership Scholarship, and the committee is seeking contributions from the public. Evelyn Stall, who passed away in December at the age of 101, was someone who dedicated her life to volunteering. She spent countless hours working with the Medicine Hat Hospital Auxiliary. She helped set ... Read More »
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