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South Zone had 26 patients in hospital with COVID-19 as of Monday morning
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 24th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health Services says there were 26 patients with COVID-19 in hospitals across the south zone on Monday morning. Medicine Hat Regional Hospital had seven patients, with two in ICU. Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge had 15, with three in ICU. Oyen’s Big Country Hospital had one patient, and Brooks Health Centre had three. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ER doc says mask bylaw overdue
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 24th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A local emergency room physician is urging Medicine Hat city council to introduce a mandatory mask bylaw. Dr. Paul Parks, emergency physician Medicine Hat Regional Hospital and president of the section of emergency medicine Alberta Medical Association, wrote a letter to Mayor Ted Clugston and city councillors on Sunday. “I am writing to each ... Read More »
2 responsesLocal physician pens letter to Premier Kenney urging halt to further restrictions
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 21st, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A local physician is urging the provincial government not to invoke any further COIVD-19 restrictions. Dr. Bao Dang, internal medicine and respirology, sent a letter to Premier Jason Kenney saying he is opposed to a lockdown. “I am aware that many of my colleagues lately have written to you and very publicly demanded re-instituting ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat Real Estate ceases open houses until new year
By Medicine Hat News on November 21st, 2020
The Medicine Hat Real Estate board has suspended open houses until the end of the year, according to several realtors in the city. Open houses were cancelled for several months this spring during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic. Several agencies posted on Friday that as a result of rising case numbers in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Clear as mud with dirt on the way
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 21st, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant New studies prove what you might have suspected, but maybe weren’t sure about. The longer people have to think about something, and the more information they are given, the less they tend to know about a certain subject. Or at least, they’re less certain about what they know. It’s a study of how people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Massini ‘shocked’ to win President’s Award
By MO CRANKER on November 21st, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Rick Massini has dedicated a good chunk of his time to public education, and helping students learn. This week he was honoured by the Alberta School Boards Association with the President’s Award. “I found out about this second hand, actually,” said Massini. “I was shocked and extremely honoured to get this award. “I’ve met ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City selling gas well, hoping for news on oil well
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 21st, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The city’s energy exploration business will sell a gas field near Brooks, rather than paying to shut it down and abandon it, following council approval this week. But, the fate of the city’s largest remaining oil-producing property could also be revealed soon. In September the News revealed that the city was seeking potential bids ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP Holiday Train goes virtual with Dec. 12 concert
By MO CRANKER on November 21st, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The CP Holiday Train is a tradition that many hold dear in Medicine Hat. This year, the train is going to have a different look compared to previous iterations. Canadian Pacific is holding a virtual concert this year, so people can still take live music in while not crowding outside with hundreds of others. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!On-demand transit expanding
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 21st, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant On-demand bus service that was launched in the north end of Medicine Hat this fall will expand to central areas on Nov. 30, the city’s transit department announced Friday. At that time, the service that asks riders to book evening rides through a smartphone app or via traditional telephone bookings, will role out on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lots of flu tests done, still no cases in Alberta
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 21st, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health Services says there are still no cases of influenza in Alberta but many people have been tested for it. By Nov. 2 last year there had been 325 cases of influenza lab identified in Alberta and 49 of them were in the south zone. There were 66 people in Alberta hospitals with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!31 charges stayed against Taber man arrested in stolen-gun ring
By Medicine Hat News on November 20th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE A Taber man is no longer facing criminal charges related to a police raid to bust up a rural break-in ring that turned up 63 stolen guns and $200,000 in stolen property. Jason Jeffery Pizzati, 47, faced 31 charges of possessing the proceeds of crime, firearms trafficking and trafficking stolen goods, but Tuesday in ... Read More »
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