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Flu shots available through doctors and pharmacies, but no AHS drop-in clinics this year
By GILLIAN SLADE on October 16th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Many pharmacies and doctors offices are already providing influenza immunization but families with children under five can make an appointment with Alberta Health Services for after Oct. 19. Due to COVID-19 there will be no AHS drop-in flu clinics. Those eligible to receive influenza immunization through AHS are required to book an AHS appointment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local lab services going back to private hands
By GILLIAN SLADE on October 15th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Five years ago Alberta Health Services ended a local private laboratory service contract to save $6.5 million, and now it wants to return to a private contractor. Alberta Health confirmed this week that AHS will put out a request for proposals before the end of the year for private lab contracting to take place ... Read More »
5 responsesU of A president speaks fondly of Medicine Hat ties
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 15th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat played an important part in the story that inspired new University of Alberta president Bill Flanagan, who says the institution can play an important role for all Albertans. “I think my dad’s story is very much reflective of the story of the University of Alberta – that’s to provide opportunity to students ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat College holding off-site drive-thru job fairs
By Medicine Hat News on October 15th, 2020
Job seekers can expect more hiring fairs to take on a drive-thru element in the coming year, Medicine Hat College announced this week. The institution that typically holds its annual career expo in October said this year’s cannot proceed as usual due to health regulations that limit gatherings to 50 people. However, “numerous” fairs conducted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montana COVID cases now as bad as it gets
By Medicine Hat News on October 15th, 2020
Areas of Montana closest to Medicine Hat passed a new milestone in COVID-19 on Wednesday with 200 active cases and three more deaths in Hill County. That region of about 16,000 people, including the town of Havre, added 36 new cases in statewide numbers published Wednesday morning. The total active case now sit at 200, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rotary will try for in-person festival
By MO CRANKER on October 15th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Music lovers in the city have something to look forward to next year. The Rotary Music Festival announced it is going forward with plans for live performances next year, with limited, in-person audiences through most of March. The festival is planning for live shows from March 7-21, which would feature some of the city’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coulee Ridge ‘town hall’ meeting moves to online format over weather
By Medicine Hat News on October 15th, 2020
A planned in-person “town hall” meeting at the new community of Coulee Ridge later this week has been forced online by inclement weather, the developer has told the News. “We figured that the wind and noise in the tent and construction work (nearby) might be an issue, so we’ll be going on to Zoom (video ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twinkle Star Project brings comfort to those with pregnancy loss
By GILLIAN SLADE on October 15th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade If you have noticed the Tepee illuminated in pink and blue recently, it is to bring comfort to those who have lost a baby. Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation arranged the lights and has a special event on Sunday in Police Point Park to support those who have experienced a miscarriage or still ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS job cuts will affect the Hat
By GILLIAN SLADE on October 14th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health Services will eliminate 11,000 jobs affecting 9,700 people by contracting out certain services to the private sector, Alberta Health announced Tuesday. Health Minister Tyler Shandro says 400 of those affected will be laundry workers. These include laundry workers at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital and there will also be others affected at local ... Read More »
1 responseSuspects sought after highway fireworks fight causes grass fires
By Medicine Hat News on October 14th, 2020
RCMP in Redcliff are looking for motorists who they say engaged in a duel with fireworks as they drove down the Trans-Canada Highway over the weekend. “Numerous” grass fires were started Saturday morning after what police allege one person shot back at a trailing car as they travelled from Alberta to Saskatchewan. Dry, windy weather ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic board debates optics of continued virtual meetings
By MO CRANKER Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 14th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education members debated Tuesday whether to keep meeting virtually, or to start meeting again in person. Trustee Kathy Glasgo questioned the optics of meeting virtually while having kids attend class. Board chair Dick Mastel, on the other hand, said he liked meeting virtually and was getting used to ... Read More »
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