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Local author honoured nationally for her Heroine Movement
By MO CRANKER on November 17th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker A local woman was named one of the most inspiring people in the country this past weekend. Local author and business owner Blaise Hunter was named winner of a 2020 Women of Inspiration Award. This year she brought home the Influence Award for her work with her Heroine Movement. “I have friends here locally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thousands of international travellers have taken part in expedited COVID testing project
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 17th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A pilot program introduced to avoid the 14-day quarantine period has seen thousands participating. Since Nov. 2 international travellers arriving at Calgary International Airport or returning from the U.S. through the Coutts land border crossing there has been the option of taking a COVID-19 test at those locations. Those taking the test are required ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aurora still mum on local plant startup
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 14th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Some work has continued at the Aurora Sun cannabis growing facility in Medicine Hat, but financial releases this week again give no clues about when it could begin operating. They do state however, that no new major spending is planned until the end of the calendar year on the facility that was to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local pharmacist sanctioned for unprofessional conduct
By Medicine Hat News on November 14th, 2020
A local pharmacist has been sanctioned by the Alberta College of Pharmacists. A hearing tribunal ordered a four-month suspension and imposed a fine of $3,000 after finding Robert Stadnyk guilty of unprofessional conduct. He is also not allowed to own a pharmacy for a period of three years and is required to inform a future ... Read More »
1 responseHumane Society lending a hand to rabbit rescue group
By MO CRANKER on November 14th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Southern Alberta Humane Society is stepping up to help out Bunny Run Rabbit Rescue during difficult times. The rabbit rescue organization is feeding feral domestic animals and has about 30 bunnies in its care. It is trying to find fosters and adoptions for the rabbits, and the humane society is using its platform ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holiday Season lights on the way up around the city
By Medicine Hat News on November 14th, 2020
Crews began installing festive light displays on lamp standards along main routes around the city on Thursday. The weather-dependent schedule states that work will begin throughout the downtown area, then First Street SE, before moving to Maple Avenue, Eighth Street NE, Division Avenue N., Kingsway Avenue and S. Railway. Displays will also go up along ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City crews continue clearing the way
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 14th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The city says the snow clearing challenge this week is the sheer volume that can’t just be pushed aside but must be removed. About 60 cm of snow fell between Saturday night and the early hours of Monday. There was more on Tuesday night. Jeremy Petryshyn, manager of operations for municipal works, said the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 watch status for the Hat
By MO CRANKER on November 14th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Medicine Hat is now under watch status, according to Alberta Health Services. The province announced area-specific restrictions on gatherings Thursday aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19. Municipalities with 50 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people are marked as purple on a government watch map. Medicine Hat’s case count jumped to 34 Friday, putting the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clugston, Barnes say residents shouldn’t need government to keep them safe from COVID-19
By Medicine Hat News on November 14th, 2020
Local and regional political leaders in Medicine Hat are stressing the importance of personal responsibility over harsher government restriction to fight the surge in COVID-19 cases. Speaking Thursday before the Alberta government announced targeted measures in communities that have elevated infection rates, Mayor Ted Clugston said Medicine Hat’s approach has worked. Rates are rising here ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olde Tyme Christmas a go with drive-thru style on Dec. 5
By Medicine Hat News on November 14th, 2020
The elves at the Medicine Hat Stampede office have devised a drive-thru plan to see the 11th annual Olde Tyme Christmas go ahead. The event will include a to-go bag of treats supplied by partner Save-On-Foods, as well as photos beside Santa in his sleigh at the exhibition grounds on Saturday, Dec. 5. From 4-7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian musician to perform Christmas show at Esplanade
By MO CRANKER on November 14th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Medicine Hatters will have the chance to view live music in just under a month. Canadian musician Jeffery Straker will visit the Hat on Dec. 13 to play the Esplanade as part of his ‘A Very Prairie Christmas’ tour. Straker is originally from Punnichy, Sask., and now lives in Regina. He has played a ... Read More »
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