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Number needing daily breakfast outgrows size of The Champion’s Centre
By GILLIAN SLADE on October 1st, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The number of people seeking a cooked breakfast at the Champion’s Centre on N. Railway Street each morning has outgrown the size of the facility and this Saturday there is an opportunity for the community to respond. “Last Friday there were 137 and our average is 90 to 95,” said Colette Eirich, managing director ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Property tax deferral program ends today
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 30th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A property tax deferral program to help Hatters cope with economic swings of the COVID-19 pandemic ends at 4:30 this afternoon. Tax bills with amounts owing will be charged a late penalty, and administrators are stressing payments are accepted today, and that payment plan options are available. “City council has made a real concerted ... Read More »
1 responseRiding races taking shape in SW Saskatchewan for Oct. 26 election
By Medicine Hat News on September 30th, 2020
Races are shaping up in southwest Saskatchewan ridings now that the writ has been dropped ahead of the Oct. 26 provincial election. Closest to the Alberta boundary and Medicine Hat, incumbent Doug Steele (Saskatchewan Party) is defending the Cypress Hills riding seat. He faces Kelly Genert (New Democrat), a trades-person from Maple Creek, and John ... Read More »
1 responseFundraising efforts on for teen needing rare treatment for brain tumour
By Medicine Hat News on September 30th, 2020
The Gas City is rallying around Carson Presber. The 13-year-old minor hockey player was diagnosed with a germinoma tumour on his brain in July and will be forced to temporarily relocate to the United States with his family to receive a rare form of treatment known as proton beam therapy, according to a post on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Support pours in for family after fire
By Medicine Hat News on September 30th, 2020
Fundraising for a local family whose home was gutted by fire while they attended a funeral on Monday has shot past its goal in less than 12 hours. The family is identified in the post as Jody and Anton Selwood and their children, one of whom uses a wheelchair and has special needs. A relative ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Private sector failure behind lack of exit route in Saamis Heights: city
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 30th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Long-standing complaints about the one-way-in, one-way-out setup in the south-end community of Saamis Heights are cropping up again after firefighters had to shut down a portion of Sierra Boulevard on Monday. Lines pumping water from a hydrant across the busy road were required to fight a fire on nearby Sunrise Court, near the intersection ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public library unveils free online programming
By MO CRANKER on September 30th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Medicine Hat Public Library is offering free programming online right now to help Hatters learn through the COVID-19 pandemic. The public library has traditionally offered in-person programming over the years, but has now begun creating online content for people to enjoy. “We have a YouTube page with videos for people of all ages,” ... Read More »
2 responsesThursday a chance to honour seniors at crucial time
By GILLIAN SLADE on September 30th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade International Day of Older Persons will be acknowledged around the world on Thursday. In Medicine Hat it is being remembered with special significance as perhaps one of the most restrictive years for seniors who have experienced the brunt of COVID-19 more than any other demographic. “They’re in a higher risk category to begin with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mural Fest’s final submission offers Hatters a message of hope
By MO CRANKER on September 30th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The second annual Mural Fest came to a close this weekend, and the final creation this year is meant to spread hope in the community. Organizer Jeff Goring painted a large mural with the words, “YOU HAVE A HOPE AND A FUTURE,” downtown with the intention of spreading good vibes during a difficult time. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fundraiser started for family after Monday fire
By medicinehatnews on September 29th, 2020
Medicine Hat News Fundraising for a local family whose home was gutted by a fire while they attended a funeral on Monday has shot past its goal in less than 12 hours. More than $17,000 had been pledged by 9 a.m. on Tuesday on the popular fundraising platform “Go Fund Me” from about 170 individual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nearly one quarter of all Albertans have been tested for COVID-19
By GILLIAN SLADE on September 29th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta has now tested more than 1 million Albertans for COVID-19, and some have been tested more than once, Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced Monday. A total of 1,001,638 individual Albertans have been tested, with a total of 1,320,550 tests completed overall. Shandro said Alberta has been a leader with the most robust testing ... Read More »
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