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Still no flu despite ample testing being done
By Medicine Hat News on January 30th, 2021
There are so few cases of influenza across Canada that it has still not been declared a flu season, and according to numbers released this week Alberta remains free of flu. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, says there are no cases even though the number of lab tests done for flu ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barnes sorry for testing comments as NDP urges his removal
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 30th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Local MLA Drew Barnes has apologized on social media for his comments that the COVID testing process in Alberta was unreliable, but opposition critics say he still needs to be removed from government caucus. Barnes appeared in a video interview on Thursday night with the Western Standard online publication and stated he had heard ... Read More »
4 responsesTravelling Exhibition Program calls upon southeast Albertan artists to submit samples
By MO CRANKER on January 30th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Artists in southeastern Alberta are being called upon by the Travelling Exhibition Program. The local chapter of the program is asking artists in the region to submit samples of their work online, with the potential of featuring them in future travelling exhibits. “The Travelling Exhibition has been around for 40 years and it is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power sale could mean stable endowment fund
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 30th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Local administrators and elected officials say proceeds from any potential sale of the power plant could lead to an endowment fund providing more stable income and less risk to the city. That’s led to questions about what such a fund would look like, how it would operate and how it could be safeguarded to ... Read More »
2 responsesMedalta’s first ever employee passes
By MO CRANKER on January 30th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker One of the key people who brought Medalta back to life has passed away. Darcey Howells was the first person hired by Medalta in 1994, getting a role as site superintendent. Howells oversaw groups of workers who gave new life to the city’s Historic Clay District. “Darcey was an amazing guy with a huge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barely a month in, new bakery already looks to grow
By Medicine Hat News on January 30th, 2021
A local bakery that opened downtown in December is already expanding. The owners of Country Crumb bakery and cafe, located across the road from CORE Association on Third Street SE, say what sets them apart from others is they’re a home-style bakery rather than a commercial one. It is about home baked flavour. “People appreciate ... Read More »
1 responsePopular vegan dip allows local fitness-training couple to keep income up
By MO CRANKER on January 30th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker A local couple is making waves around the city with a homemade vegan dill dip. Daniel Kapeta and Amy Kopp are both personal trainers in the Hat and have eaten plant-based diets for years. After searching far and wide for dairy-free dips, the couple gave up and decided to make their own. “When we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Government support eased bankruptcies: trustee
By Medicine Hat News on January 30th, 2021
The number of bankruptcies expected as a result of the pandemic has not materialized, and could be due to government social programs, says a bankruptcy trustee. Randy Kobbert, licensed insolvency trustee with MNP, says there have been few inquiries from businesses about insolvency and larger companies are restructuring. “We’re seeing amazing resilience in southern Alberta, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta commits $17M in relief for performing arts, sports and rodeo groups
By Medicine Hat News on January 29th, 2021
Alberta’s performing arts, sports and rodeo sectors got a boost Thursday with the announcement of a $17-million investment to ensure their stability in the face of the pandemic. The provincial government announced the funding in a Thursday release, highlighting that these organizations have lost a full season of programming and revenue, yet still face ongoing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local plan left out of rapid rehousing cash
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 29th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Southern Alberta’s mid-sized cities have apparently been passed by for federal grants meant to build affordable housing projects and spur construction activity during the pandemic downturn. This week the Lethbridge Herald broke the story that the Rapid Rehousing Fund had not approved money to a hotel into units for people transitioning out of homelessness. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local economy will need a decade to recover: Groom
By Medicine Hat News on January 29th, 2021
A local political scientist says it will take a decade for the local economy to recover from the pandemic and it will be different. Jim Groom, political science instructor at Medicine Hat College, first suggested the 10-year time frame in July after the lockdown had ended and businesses were just starting to reopen. He says ... Read More »
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