By Medicine Hat News on February 25th, 2021
The local MP calls the slow supply of vaccine in Canada “an abysmal failure” on the part of the federal government. “Canadians are feeling let down by the current pace of the vaccine,” said Glen Motz, MP for Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner. “Most Canadians believe that this (vaccine) supply is necessary to secure jobs, build our economy ... Read More »
2 responsesBy COLLIN GALLANT on February 25th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Hut 8’s advertised big move into power production appears to be focused on developing mobile generating stations for use initially at natural gas facilities in North Dakota and Texas. On Monday, the company with major operations in Alberta announced it was advancing talks with power system developer Validus to create “industrial power platforms” to ... Read More »
1 responseBy Medicine Hat News on February 25th, 2021
So many people tried calling 811 or accessing the website Wednesday to get an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination, the system initially became overwhelmed. Some 230,000 people born in 1946 or earlier are now eligible to be immunized at 58 sites across the province. Appointments are being offered through an online portal and the 811 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on February 24th, 2021
Starting at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, those 75 years old or older can book an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. To get an appointment time for the first and second dose – given 32-42 days apart – call HealthLink 811. It will also be possible to book a vaccine appointment online: https://www.alberta.ca/covid19-vaccine.aspx To book ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By COLLIN GALLANT on February 24th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat Transit is declaring its pilot project to offer “On Demand” service on some evening routes a success, and say it will likely be expanded this year. Monday’s meeting of the public services committee heard that other “low volume” evening routes in the city, as well as the special transit system are being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By COLLIN GALLANT on February 24th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Cancarb has completed its expansion, the Medicine Hat-based manufacturer announced Monday. Work to add a sixth carbon black production unit, at a stated cost of $40 million, began in 2019 and is now boosting output at the Brier Park facility by 20 per cent. “The project was planned, constructed and commissioned safely utilizing more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on February 24th, 2021
The person responsible for a threatening phone call to Walmart that resulted in an hour-long lockdown on Family Day has been identified. “We identified the caller, a youth, and we used some alternative forms of the criminal justice system,” said Insp. Brent Secondiak, Medicine Hat Police Services. On Feb. 15 at about 9:15 p.m. police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By COLLIN GALLANT on February 24th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council will be asked next week to approve a local statement that recognizes First Nations, but doesn’t mention specific treaties and would only be used in certain circumstances. A final draft of a “Statement of Acknowledgement, Respect and Recognition” was presented to this week’s public services committee and could be approved at Monday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By MO CRANKER on February 24th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Medicine Hat’s Historic Clay District is hosting a 50/50 draw to raise funds for its operating costs. Medalta just recently launched the raffle and already has a pot of more than $3,000. The total raised will be split between the winner and Medalta. In a Facebook post from a few days ago, Medalta explained ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on February 23rd, 2021
The Prairie Gleaners have been hard at work these past few months, shipping off thousands of meals across the globe. In November, the Gleaners partnered with Faith Missions Inc. to send 1,120 bags of dehydrated food to the Ukraine. In December, the organization send 9,200 kilograms of food to the Dominican Republic. The shipment equalled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on February 23rd, 2021
A train that was transporting grain derailed near Bow Island on Sunday. A spokesperson for CP says it happened about 11 a.m. east of Bow Island with 14 cars filled with grain being derailed. “There were no injuries to the crew and no public safety concerns. After all track repairs were made and safety inspections ... Read More »
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