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Still no lab-confirmed flu cases; more than 1 million Albertans immunized
By Medicine Hat News on November 13th, 2020
According to Alberta Health Services’ third weekly report on the new influenza season, 1,142,419 Albertans have already been immunized. In 2017 by the end of November the number for the whole province was 958,961 and last year by the middle of November it was 936,675. In the south zone, which includes Medicine Hat, the number ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!British army to take another year off from Suffield tank training due to COVID
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 13th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant CFB Suffield will miss a second year of British tank training in 2021, top Canadian base officials confirmed Thursday. Commander Lt. Col. Troy Leifso made the announcement during a video conference on Thursday with local political and business leaders. He said uncertainty over COVID has led the U.K. Ministry of Defence to schedule domestic ... Read More »
1 responseCOVID numbers now compared to then
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 13th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Of all the COVID-19 cases requiring hospitalization in the south zone, the majority are in Lethbridge, says Alberta Health Services. According to numbers available Thursday morning, of the 14 hospitalizations in the south zone, only four are in Medicine Hat Regional Hospital including two in ICU. The remaining 10 are at Chinook Regional Hospital ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local terrier in need of a special forever home
By MO CRANKER on November 13th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Southern Alberta Humane Society and Pet Park Boarding Kennel are hoping to find six-year-old Petey a home. The Staffordshire Terrier came to the boarding kennel late in September last year when his owner dropped him, and another dog off for a stay. The owner never returned for the dogs and they quickly ended ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City offers early retirement packages
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 13th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City Hall is seeking between 50 and 100 early retirements from its workforce to cut labour costs, Mayor Ted Clugston revealed Thursday. That could equate to a near 10 per cent reduction of the municipal staff as the city seeks to cut costs to conserve reserve funds and maintain property tax rates next year. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Remembers: Masks and poppies on, Hatters commemorate Remembrance Day
By MO CRANKER on November 12th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Remembrance Day looked quite a bit different this year, but the message stayed the same. “We must never forget.” Local Legion president Sheila Donner led 100-plus people through this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony, and made sure that message was clear for all of those in attendance. “We need to honour our veterans and we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede opts to postpone Christmas Farmers Market
By MO CRANKER on November 12th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede has postponed its Christmas Farmers Market. “The numbers in the city are rising and we don’t know where we’ll be at this weekend,” said market coordinator Doreen Gunderson. “We’ve decided to postpone it now, rather than waiting until Friday to see where things are at. “We’re just trying ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paying tribute: Hatters turns fallen tree into Remembrance Day memorial in B.C.
By MO CRANKER on November 12th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Local chainsaw artist Marina Cole has been in British Columbia creating her latest work of art. Cole spent part of the last week bringing a fallen tree to life at the Royal Canadian Legion branch in Qualicum Beach. She has taken the wood and turned it into a bench that will tell a story ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Faith-based groups get $1 million in provincial support
By Medicine Hat News on November 11th, 2020
The UCP government is investing $1 million in grants to help faith-based organizations cover additional expenses incurred due to COVID-19. These organizations can apply for up to $5,000 per facility to assist with the costs as a result of following public health measures. Eligible expenses include PPE, cleaning supplies and services, contactless dispensers, translation and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress View’s new CAO a familiar face
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 11th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The new CAO for Cypress View Foundation is no stranger to this local seniors’ residence. Kim Swanson, who will commence his new duties on Monday, was originally in the same position from 1994 to 2009. He is brimming with enthusiasm as he returns. “One of the pleasures of the job is to engage with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local heroes of the First Special Service Force
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 11th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade In January 1944, the news families lived in most fear of came to Medicine Hat. Staff Sgt William “Bill” E. Brotherton, who is recorded as having lived at 178 Eighth St. N., was killed in action in the Second World War on or about Jan. 11, 1944 at Mount La Difensa, Italy. A member ... Read More »
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