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Mass testing helped control COVID-19 surge in Brooks: mayor
By GILLIAN SLADE on July 29th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade After an initial surge in COVID-19 numbers in Brooks the numbers are now stable, and its mayor attributes that to large-scale drive-thru testing, which the city funded itself. Mayor Barry Morishita says Brooks was the first community to have testing on a grand scale, with roughly 3,500 asymptomatic individuals initially tested. “That was one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City opens Hill Pool, with pre-registration required
By Medicine Hat News on July 29th, 2020
The swimming pool on the Southeast Hill is now open for the public to enjoy. If you want to visit the pool you will need to register in advance, and information to do this is available on the city’s website, medicinehat.ca. For information and to purchase a Stay Safe Pass that is accepted at this ... Read More »
1 responseSeventh Street SE intersection closure delayed until Aug. 5
By Medicine Hat News on July 29th, 2020
As work continues to replace water and sewer infrastructure on Seventh Street SE – between Kingsway Avenue and S. Railway Street – the closure of an affected intersection has been delayed. The intersection of Seventh Street SE and Kingsway Avenue will now be closed starting Aug. 5. The city says the contractor is working to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Interpretive Program hosting Nature Collage event Thursday at Police Point Nature Centre
By Medicine Hat News on July 29th, 2020
The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is hosting a Nature Collage event on Thursday. The event is running in the morning and is part of the Wellness in Nature series. The park will be providing poster paper, scissors, glue and magazines, but people are encouraged to bring their own supplies and photos. People interested in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five in hospital, one in ICU in Medicine Hat
By Mo Cranker on July 28th, 2020
Of the 88 people hospitalized with COVID-19 across the province, 13 are in the south zone.Five of the 13 are in Medicine Hat Regional Hospital with one in ICU.Eight are at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge with two of them in ICU. Information provided by Alberta Health Services... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Group of unhappy Albertans want fair deal, or else
By GILLIAN SLADE on July 28th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade With the end goal of a “fair deal” or else independence, a group of unhappy Albertans held a meeting in Medicine Hat on Monday night. Paul Hinman, who was recently appointed interim leader of the new Wildrose Independence Party, was one of the speakers. WIP was established after the recent amalgamation of the Freedom ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Residents at Masterpiece getting Stampede week brought to them
By GILLIAN SLADE on July 28th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade There is nothing like a carnival to generate a Stampede spirit in a seniors’ residence after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted a little. Masterpiece Southland Meadows rolled out a week of festivities Monday with a newly created onsite museum. “If they can’t leave why can’t we bring it to them,” said Michelle Klimosko, recreation co-ordinator ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic school parents comfortable with sending kids back
By MO CRANKER on July 28th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Medicine Hat Catholic School Board of Education sent out a survey to parents, with the majority stating they are comfortable with kids being back in school. The school board received 1,212 responses from parents. Of those, 70 per cent were comfortable or very comfortable with sending their kids back to school. “The response ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation of SE Alberta hands out $363K in emergency COVID support
By Medicine Hat News on July 28th, 2020
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta announced a total of $363,720 in grants through the Emergency Community Support Fund. The local chapter of the Community Foundation is still accepting applications for the COVID-19 Response Fund for SE Alberta. Local charities and not-for-profits working with vulnerable populations are encouraged to apply. Recipients Ronald McDonald House – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Couple bequests $2.75 million to Community Foundation
By MO CRANKER on July 28th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta received a big boost this month through a bequest of $2.75 million. The donation came from the estate of John and Mata Rinke and will have a large impact on the region. “This is huge for us,” said the foundation’s new executive director Sue Edwards. “This is one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public school parents, students seem eager for return
By MO CRANKER on July 28th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Medicine Hat Public School Division surveyed more than 3,000 people this summer to help create a back-to-school plan for this fall. Of the 2,306 survey responses from parents and guardians, 61 per cent are very/somewhat comfortable with in-person classes on a full time basis – 35 per cent are very/somewhat uncomfortable. For part-time ... Read More »
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