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Alberta commits $17M in relief for performing arts, sports and rodeo groups
By Medicine Hat News on January 29th, 2021
Alberta’s performing arts, sports and rodeo sectors got a boost Thursday with the announcement of a $17-million investment to ensure their stability in the face of the pandemic. The provincial government announced the funding in a Thursday release, highlighting that these organizations have lost a full season of programming and revenue, yet still face ongoing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local economy will need a decade to recover: Groom
By Medicine Hat News on January 29th, 2021
A local political scientist says it will take a decade for the local economy to recover from the pandemic and it will be different. Jim Groom, political science instructor at Medicine Hat College, first suggested the 10-year time frame in July after the lockdown had ended and businesses were just starting to reopen. He says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local plan left out of rapid rehousing cash
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 29th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Southern Alberta’s mid-sized cities have apparently been passed by for federal grants meant to build affordable housing projects and spur construction activity during the pandemic downturn. This week the Lethbridge Herald broke the story that the Rapid Rehousing Fund had not approved money to a hotel into units for people transitioning out of homelessness. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vaccine distribution based on previously signed deals by Ottawa: Alberta Health
By Medicine Hat News on January 29th, 2021
With supply of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine reduced, getting additional doses from Moderna to fill in the gap is not a simple matter. The supply of vaccine and where it was coming from was predetermined by the federal government, says Alberta Health. “We receive doses of the vaccine based on the agreement that the federal government ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Outbreak at Meadowlands seniors’ residence down to two active
By Medicine Hat News on January 29th, 2021
A local seniors’ residence where a COVID-19 outbreak began at the end of December now has very few active cases, says Alberta Health. Meadowlands Retirement Residence in Medicine Hat revealed on Dec. 30 that nine residents had tested positive since an outbreak began on Dec. 19. Alberta Health updated the numbers on Thursday. “Alberta Health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power debate heats up as well known citizens speak out
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 29th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Former politicians and well known Hatters are weighing in on the future of the city’s power plant, with high-profile Hatters calling for more information and a pause while another says the possibility of a sale should be explored. Bob Wanner, former NDP MLA and former public services commissioner at the city, issued an open ... Read More »
2 responsesFormer Hatter faces several charges, including assaulting police officer in Strathcona County
By Medicine Hat News on January 29th, 2021
A former Hatter arrested here on charges of assaulting a police officer in Strathcona County has been identified as Craig Perini, according to authorities there in media reports. The 30-year-old man who is well known to Medicine Hat police was taken into custody Wednesday night after the local service employed its tactical team to bring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A day to focus on and support mental health
By MO CRANKER on January 29th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker While social media platforms are nearly never in sync, the topic of mental health took them over on Thursday. Thursday was the annual #BellLetsTalk day, where the corporation makes donations to mental health initiatives based on how many times the hashtag is shared on different platforms. Over the years the trend has grown, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Internet upgrades in southwest Saskatchewan
By Medicine Hat News on January 28th, 2021
Faster internet service is coming to Fox Valley, Burstall, and Richmound in southwest Saskatchewan. An announcement Tuesday from SaskTel says these communities will now have some of the faster speeds offered in the province. The three were among four locations announced, along with Tuxford, near Moose Jaw, that will soon have download speeds between 25 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Video series looks to help people champion mental health
By Medicine Hat News on January 28th, 2021
A new series of videos is being launched at Medicine Hat College to ignite conversations about mental health. Videos featuring community professionals such as physicians, service agencies and coaches will be released every two weeks. The Beej Project has been made possible through a donation made to MHC by the Niwa family. “This initiative was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown plan touted, but too good to be true?
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 28th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant According to some observers a new vision for downtown looks similar to long-standing plans and could be difficult to achieve, but might be worth it in the end. Featuring the South Saskatchewan River has been in high-level city plans for years, and more recently planners have alluded to a “Waterfront District” that was revealed ... Read More »
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