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Alberta’s first case of influenza detected for the season
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 2nd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The first case of influenza this season has been confirmed in Alberta. According to Alberta Health Services’ first weekly report on the new flu season, one case of influenza A has been confirmed in the central zone of the province. The province rolled out its flu immunization program this month and nearly 597,110 Albertans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF, province’s plans a happy coincidence: minister
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 2nd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The Alberta government has announced incentives for new fertilizer and hydrogen plants less than 24 hours after CF Industries announced it planned to become a major player in the burgeoning hydrogen sector. “CF has a very interesting project and it’s the kind of project that we’re very interested in – but the timing is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hospitals reaching capacity in three Montana centres as dire COVID situation continues
By Medicine Hat News on November 2nd, 2020
Health officials in Montana are warning that hospitals are nearing capacity in Billings, Great Falls and Helena after steep increases in new coronavirus cases in late October. On Friday, 1,063 new cases along with 27 deaths were added to statewide figures that now show 10,450 active cases and 364 mortalities. About 360 people are hospitalized ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat man charged in sexual assault cold case from 1994
By Medicine Hat News on November 2nd, 2020
A Medicine Hat man has been arrested and charged by Edmonton police in a sexual assault case that dates back 26 years. The Edmonton Police Service announced Friday that they issued the arrest warrant that was processed by local police after retesting evidence collected after a woman was allegedly raped in 1994. Dean Walter Moore, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maternity clinic given extension to July
By GILLIAN SLADE on October 30th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The closing of the local maternity clinic has been delayed to find a longer term solution. A statement released on Thursday, says a series of meetings have taken place between Alberta Health Services, Palliser Primary Care Network and physicians and the result is Medicine Hat Family Medicine Maternity Clinic will continue to see patients ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lots of good business news amid uncertainty
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 30th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Cutting a ceremonial ribbon is one of the cheesiest sights you’ll see, but for the business owner holding the giant scissors, it’s one of the proudest, and perhaps most worrisome, moments in life. Add to that great heaves in business and consumer confidence caused by the coronavirus pandemic. But organizers and dignitaries who attend ... Read More »
1 responseCF’s carbon-neutral plans could affect the Hat
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 30th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A plan to make CF Industries carbon neutral and a major supplier of hydrogen fuel could lead to new investment in the company’s Medicine Hat ammonia facility. The global fertilizer manufacturer outlined a strategy Thursday to reduce carbon emissions across its facilities by one-quarter by 2030, as well as position itself as a major ... Read More »
1 responseIndoor SkateSkool classes available
By Medicine Hat News on October 30th, 2020
The Medicine Hat Skateboard Association is hosting indoor SkateSkool sessions this winter. Registration is open for a four-week session that begins Nov. 1. The Nov. 1 session runs from Nov. 1-22 and will be held at the Bay3 Indoor Skate Park in the industrial area. Parents are also able to register their kids for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local college student chosen for entrepreneurship program
By MO CRANKER on October 30th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker A Medicine Hat College student has earned a coveted spot in the Student Entrepreneurship Sprint program. Second-year business administration student Ashley Brooks-Jackson was one of more than 50 post-secondary students to apply for a spot, and was one of 30 to be accepted. “I’ve always wanted to have my own business and I kind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP creating health instability: Notley
By GILLIAN SLADE on October 30th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The leader of the official opposition says the UCP government’s handling of health care is creating instability, and that, in itself, is costly. NDP Leader Rachel Notley was in Medicine Hat on Thursday and said when she became premier in 2015, 10-year records from the previous conservative government showed that frequent changes in health ... Read More »
1 responseStone Furs closes: End of an era for Snookie Welling
By MO CRANKER on October 29th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Wednesday morning started like just about any other for Snookie Welling. She got to work early, answered phone calls before her store opened and got her shelves ready to be looked through by Hatters looking for their latest wardrobe addition. Wednesday however, was quite different from the rest of Welling’s 41 years as owner ... Read More »
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