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Massage referrals no longer required starting Monday
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 15th, 2021
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A provincial requirement that anyone wanting a massage therapy appointment must first provide a referral letter is about to be lifted. On Dec. 22 Alberta Health announced that under the COVID restrictions anyone making an appointment for a massage needed to first see one of the healthcare professionals designated for the referral. Judi Coombes ... Read More »
1 responseCity crews will work several long days dealing with wind damage
By MO CRANKER on January 15th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker While the City of Medicine Hat was able to quickly get power to back to residents during a Wednesday wind storm, the work is far from over for electrical crews. The city dealt with multiple power outages Wednesday in Medicine Hat, Redcliff and other surrounding areas. The outages were brought on by downed power ... Read More »
1 responseStaffing evaluation could mean layoffs for firefighters
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 14th, 2021
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Medicine Hat Fire Service may be reducing its workforce without compromising safety, says the chief. “The city is evaluating staffing models that do not compromise firefighter or resident safety, and at the same time find opportunities for cost reduction,” said Brian Stauth in an email. “The 2020 Fire Service Strategic Plan was adopted by ... Read More »
2 responsesHatters all over the map of opinions on possible power sale
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 14th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant As the city examines the potential sale of its power plant some residents say nothing should be considered without a plebiscite later this year. Others say that if the price is right, pull the trigger. All were in agreement on the need for city council to approach the issue with caution. Former alderman Graham ... Read More »
4 responsesFriends reconnected immediately after story published in the paper
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 14th, 2021
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade It didn’t take long for a lost friend to be reconnected with a couple in Scotland after a story in the News on Wednesday. Jane and David Shields who live in the village of Falkland in Fife, Scotland were trying to find longtime friend Pat Cook and her sons Martin and Paul. David and ... Read More »
2 responsesExpecting mothers should know options with maternity clinic closing
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 14th, 2021
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade With the Medicine Hat Family Medicine Maternity Clinic closing on July 15 there are some changes for women who are already pregnant or intend to be. “Any woman with a due date prior to July 15 can still come to the FMMC,” said Dr. Gerry Prince, lead physician at the FMMC. “For those with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All options for power division must be looked at, councillors say
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 14th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Council members are waiting to see what’s all involved as administrators evaluate a potential deal to sell the city’s power generating company. All three council members of the city’s utility committee say they support administrators looking at potential sales options or seeking private sector partnerships for what is one of the oldest municipally operated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta fire chiefs call for COVID vaccines for firefighters
By GILLIAN SLADE on January 14th, 2021
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The Alberta Fire Chiefs Association is asking Alberta Health to include firefighters in the class of emergency responders who qualify for the COVID vaccination during the first phase of the roll out. The AFCA says it is in full support of Alberta Health including paramedics and other emergency medical personnel as people of priority ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat blasted by Wednesday wind storm
By MO CRANKER on January 14th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Medicine Hat was blasted with strong winds Wednesday, causing commotion and destruction around the city and its surrounding areas. Environment Canada issued a wind warning just after 10 a.m. that gave word of gusts up to 110 km/h, and as high as 140 km/h in wind-prone areas. A semi truck driving on the Trans-Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City looks to boost investment
By COLLIN GALLANT on January 14th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A new investment policy could see the city invest directly in private businesses with an eye to earn returns, spur tax assessment growth, boost utility sales or further economic diversification, a city committee heard on Tuesday. Administrators told the corporate services committee that many municipalities are seeking new private investment and to create jobs, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic schools going digital for February registration
By MO CRANKER on January 14th, 2021
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education is staying digital for its February registration. New and returning students will be able to register for Catholic schools online, a process that went well last year, says communications co-ordinator Derrian Hallas. “Last year went pretty smooth,” she said. “We’re hoping for an even smoother year this year. ... Read More »
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