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Local grower meeting added veggie demand
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 27th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Redhat Co-op says it met an increased demand for fresh vegetable orders last week while meeting strict calls for increased health and safety, and it expects to resume more normal production levels in the coming weeks. Another bright spot is that local crops of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers are the first spring harvest and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters brighten up the city with window art
By Medicine Hat News on March 27th, 2020
Stuck inside without much of an audience, Imogen Milner found a new canvas for her artistry: the front window. The six-year-old Hatter is part of a new trend during the COVID-19 pandemic, connecting with those who drive or walk by their house. Whether it’s with paint, markers, paper or anything else they can find, art ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC faculty 3D printing medical supplies, just in case
By JEREMY APPEL on March 27th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Faculty at Medicine Hat College have heeded a call to use 3D printing as a means of creating medical supplies for the COVID-19 crisis. They created a prototypical face shield to prevent the spread of coronavirus in response to a tweet from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, calling on institutions of higher learning to assist ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No Hat COVID-19 cases in hospital so far: AHS
By Gillian Slade on March 26th, 2020
Medicine Hat News Alberta Health Services told the News Thursday afternoon that no COVID-19 cases are hospitalized yet in Medicine Hat. Dr. Shobhit Maruti, medical officer of health AHS south zone, says four of the five confirmed cases in Medicine Hat were returning travellers and they strictly followed all the guidelines. News of the fifth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 update – March 26
By Mo Cranker on March 26th, 2020
Medicine Hat News A roundup of the News coverage on the morning of Thursday, March 26, 2020. Alberta has announced that steep fines could be levied on those who are not following self-isolation protocols. Those who have travelled or are otherwise showing symptoms related to coronovius could also be fined. Story here. Alberta and Ontario ... Read More »
1 responseLocal tenants organizing rent strike
By JEREMY APPEL on March 26th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A group of local tenants are organizing a rent strike for April 1, with the aim of achieving a moratorium on evictions. Dustin, whose last name we are withholding to avoid any potential retribution from his landlord, is one of the event’s three organizers. He says they’re encouraging tenants to forego their upcoming rent, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suncor delays wind project as part of major scale-back of capital spending
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 26th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A major wind power project near Bow Island could be delayed up to two years, Suncor announced as it issued revised guidance to investors on Monday. The major oilsands and energy producer slashed its forecast outlook in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic response and staggering low world oil prices touched off by a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No issues with protective equipment supply: AHS
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 26th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health Services says it has sufficient inventory of Personal Protective Equipment for staff including gloves, masks, isolation gowns, N95 respirators, goggles and face shields. AHS says it also monitoring stock levels of coveralls, surgeon hoods, disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizers. “AHS was prepared in advance and had been working to ensure we have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta leading the continent in COVID-19 testing, but looking to prioritize better
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 26th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health is looking at the potential to increase the number of COVID-19 tests but is already leading the way on the number of tests per capita. “Alberta is doing the most COVID-19 testing per capita in North America, so we agree that widespread testing is very important. Testing is available in every part ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City assures customers of continued safe drinking water
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 26th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Utility officials are telling residents that the typical process of drawing and filtering water at the city’s treatment plant is enough to quell fears about the COVID-19 spread. “Conventional water treatment, which utilizes filtration and disinfection has been shown to inactivate COVID-19,” stated utility commissioner Brad Maynes. “Our water treatment plant will continue to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Docs concerned over Babylon medical app
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 26th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Local doctors are sounding the alarm about a new app called Babylon that acts as a virtual walk-in clinic. Alberta Health launched Babylon earlier this month and says it has been used in B.C. for a year. Steve Buick, spokesperson for the minister of health, says the Babylon is an innovative option in the ... Read More »
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