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Local leaders say not to panic about COVID-19
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 14th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Leaders in the community say there is no need to panic about the COVID-19 virus. Mayor Ted Clugston has distilled his advice into four “Cs”: stay calm, be cautious, compassionate and courteous. “Things will work out….. I think we are being abundantly careful here in Medicine Hat,” said Clugston. Pat Dietrich, a local retired ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City enacts emergency management plan
By Collin Gallant on March 13th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat has enacted its emergency management plan and measures to ensure its workforce will continue to provide essential services, but not a state of emergency or measures beyond those of Alberta Health to tackle the spread of COVID-19. At morning press conference, Mayor Ted Clugston and other officials worked to reassure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Homeowner helps track down break-and-enter suspect
By JEREMY APPEL on March 13th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Police tracked down a break-and-enter suspect Wednesday afternoon thanks to a detailed description the homeowner provided them. Around 12:30 p.m., the Medicine Hat Police Service received a call about a break-and-enter in progress at a residence located at the 200 block of 13th Street SW. When the cops arrived, the homeowner provided an “excellent ... Read More »
1 responseLocal COVID-19 tests continue
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 13th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health says while there are currently no cases of COVID-19 in Medicine Hat, testing continues and includes a drive-through option and even in-home testing. Anyone who has travelled outside of Canada or has been in contact with someone who has tested positive have been advised to call Health Link 811. The volume of ... Read More »
3 responsesNo COVID-19 cases on college campus: MHC admin
By JEREMY APPEL on March 13th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Contrary to the rumour mill, Medicine Hat College has no recorded cases of coronavirus, according to administration. “We have no information that would suggest there’s a confirmed case, or even a presumptive case on campus,” says Mark Keller, MHC’s director of community relations. At this point, the college is simply reminding students and faculty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Air Canada says route to Calgary was not sustainable
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 13th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Air Canada says the route between Medicine Hat and Calgary was simply not sustainable. Flights in 50-seater aircraft that had been operating twice a day, will cease on April 1. “Such decisions are not taken lightly,” said a spokesperson for Air Canada in an email. “The Medicine Hat-Calgary route had not performed at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giant Tiger sold by parent company
By Medicine Hat News on March 13th, 2020
The owners of a national discount retailer that operates in Medicine Hat will divide the network of Giant Tiger in a strategy to boost profits in the chain. The North West Company has operated the brand for 20 years among other interests in retail merchandising across Canada, the north, Alaska and the Caribbean. On Thursday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPSD readying for any situation
By JEREMY APPEL on March 13th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The Medicine Hat Public School Division is monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely and is prepared in the event there’s a local outbreak, according to superintendent Mark Davidson. At a Thursday press conference, the province’s chief medical officer said schools should continue to remain open, while large public gatherings with at least 250 people ought ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Essential services a priority for the city
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 13th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Alberta Health Services is the lead authority in battling the spread of the Corona virus, the City of Medicine Hat emergency planners said Thursday, but added plans are in place keep essential services going if the pandemic worsens. The effort to halt the spread of the disease could likely affect non-essential programming offered by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Previous influenza testing being revisited by AHS
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 13th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health says there is no evidence to suggest that people were experiencing COVID-19 symptoms before testing began but previous influenza laboratory tests are being revisited. “We are relying on the global evidence that is emerging around the virus and focusing on detecting new cases and take immediate action to protect the health of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McMan Parent Link dance cancelled because of COVID-19 prohibitions
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 13th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A family dance meant to celebrate 15 years of community service to youth and families was cancelled on Thursday due to new prohibitions meant to battle the coronavirus. That afternoon the provincial health authorities announced that it recommended that any large gathering of people be cancelled as a way to decrease the potential spread ... Read More »
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