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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!UPDATE: Planned McMan celebration cancelled
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 12th, 2020
UPDATE: McMan Parent Link on Thursday announced the group has been advised to cancel the celebration due to fears surrounding COVID-19. —————— cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant McMan Parent Link is holding a “farewell fling” tonight for past and present clients, staff and supporters in Medicine Hat as it in set to close at the end of the month ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prairie Rose trustees vote to cancel student Greece trip
By Alberta Newspaper Group on March 12th, 2020
JAMIE RIEGER Alberta Newspaper Group As coronavirus rapidly makes its way around the globe, decisions have to made in regards to international travel. Students from Eagle Butte High School were to embark on a trip to Greece during their Easter break in April, but trustees voted at their March 10 meeting to cancel the trip. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Masterpiece Southland Meadows unveils phase 2
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 12th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Masterpiece Southland Meadows officially revealed its new wing of 48 suites for seniors on Wednesday. Tim Garforth-Bles, president and CEO of Masterpiece Care Corp., says 37 of the two-bedroom, fully self-contained suites are already occupied. The corridors on each floor are wide and spacious. “We’ll be having floor curling competitions here,” said Garforth-Bles. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nominations open for Special Area seat
By Medicine Hat News on March 12th, 2020
The process to fill a vacant seat on the Special Areas board for an area northwest of Jenner has begun. A nomination day for district 4, which includes Cessford, Wardlow and Pollockville, is set for next month to determine candidates for a byelection for the seat in Special Areas No. 2 The vacancy will open ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to launch $100-million outside investment fund
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 12th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City finance officials are planning to launch a second, $100-million outside investment fund this year as the second phase of a goal of driving higher returns from the city’s relatively large cash reserves. Administrators presented the plan to council’s corporate services committee meeting on Tuesday, stating that seeking better returns simply makes sense. Two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholics talk COVID-19 precautions
By JEREMY APPEL on March 12th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education is taking some steps to mitigate the risk of coronavirus spreading, trustees heard at Tuesday’s board meeting. Trustee Peter Grad said it was worth starting to have a discussion regarding “everything from school closures to whether or not trips can go” in the event the global pandemic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Air Canada jets out of the Hat
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 12th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Air Canada’s flights in and out of Medicine Hat will stop indefinitely on April 1. Jeff Huntus, Medicine Hat Regional Airport manager says Air Canada has been operating out of the local airport since before 1998 through various contracted carriers. “It’s not good news but it’s the reality of the airline business,” said Huntus. ... Read More »
1 responseAir Canada ending service in Medicine Hat indefinitely
By medicinehatnews on March 11th, 2020
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown Air Canada will be discontinuing service in Medicine Hat indefinitely as of April 1. According to a release from the Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce, representatives from the airline made the decision known on March 10. “We are very disappointed by the announcement, as Air Canada has provided service to Medicine Hat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PRSD to potentially see $1 million deposited back into the system
By Alberta Newspaper Group on March 11th, 2020
JUSTIN SEWARD Alberta Newspaper Group Prairie Rose School Division administration has had the chance to look at the preliminary provincial budget as well as attend Alberta Education meetings. Secretary treasurer Ryan Boser says each school division in the province has been given a preliminary funding profile to show how their funding differentiates from the current ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alleged drunk driver hits the ditch, causes $12K in damage to her vehicle
By Medicine Hat News on March 11th, 2020
A woman accused of impaired driving caused $12,000 worth of damage to her vehicle Monday night. Around 10:15 p.m., police received a call about a single-vehicle accident on Industrial Avenue at Iron Avenue. The lone occupant of a 2018 Hyundai Sonata travelling eastbound on Industrial Avenue drove the vehicle into a ditch. She received minor ... Read More »
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