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Provincial government accepting Stars of Alberta nominations, with special category
By Medicine Hat News on August 11th, 2020
Nominations are now being accepted for the provincial government’s Stars of Alberta volunteer awards. These awards recognize those who make a lasting impact in their community. This year there is a special category called “breaking barriers” for those whose leadership and advocacy focuses on anti-racism, LGBTQ2S+ inclusion and fighting gender discrimination. Stars of Alberta awards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Face mask contract decided without tender due to time constraints
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 11th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The government has ordered 1.7 million reusable face masks for students returning to school this fall. About 90 per cent of the masks will be supplied by Old Navy, and the balance by IFR Workwear in Red Deer, at a total cost of $4.2 million. When the school re-entry plan was announced on July ... Read More »
1 responseCOVID-19 deaths reach four in Hill County, Mont.
By Medicine Hat News on August 11th, 2020
COVID-related deaths in the region across the U.S. border from southeast Alberta now total four. Officials in Hill County, Mont. reported on Sunday that two men in their 50s had died of the respiratory disease, according to media reports. Those are the first fatal cases in the area surrounding and including the Town of Havre. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man drowns near Carseland on Sunday after entering Bow River for a swim
By Medicine Hat News on August 11th, 2020
A man has drowned while swimming in the Bow River on Sunday night near Carseland. The Strathmore RCMP detachment reported early Monday that fire crews from Wheatland county and other search and rescue agencies were looking for the man who jumped in the water near Highway 24 at Wydham Carseland Provincial Park. He swam downstream ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thousands of Albertans likely had COVID-19
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 8th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Initial results of serology testing in Alberta indicates that about 36,000 Albertans had already had COVID-19 by May 20, says Alberta Health. The serology study involved tests on about 9,400 anonymous blood samples collected for other reasons during the first week of June. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health, recently revealed the ... Read More »
1 responseDowntown plant store boasting something for everyone
By MO CRANKER on August 8th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker After years of running a business out of her home, Karri Montean was able to open her own store last month. Montean opened her downtown store named Botanicals on July 17. Her boutique plant shop specializes in cacti, succulents and tropical plants. “Things have been really good so far,” she said. “The response so ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Zone update: Cases at zero in two local regions
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 8th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade There are currently two regions of the south zone that have no active cases of COVID-19: Cypress County and Brooks. While Medicine Hat has had a total of 64 cases since the beginning of the pandemic, only four are now active, according to numbers released by Alberta Health by Friday morning. Lethbridge leads the ... Read More »
1 responseBridges takes on larger role under new government contract
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 8th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Bridges Family Programs in Medicine Hat has negotiated a new three-year contract with the provincial government to continue providing programs in the community. “We’re thrilled to be the Hub for Medicine Hat, Cypress Country, Oyen and surrounding areas through the Family Resource Network through Children’s Services,” said Caitlin Hok, program manager and acting executive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skate Skool returns for August lessons
By MO CRANKER on August 8th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Medicine Hat Skateboard Association is bringing a fan favourite back for a few weeks this summer. The organization is hosting Skate Skool sessions every Saturday and Monday this month, including today. Each Saturday session will run from 11 a.m. until noon. Monday will run from 6:30-7:30 p.m. “Kids can come here and learn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First-person account of asymptomatic COVID-19 test at local pharmacy
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 8th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade If you are wondering what it is like to have an asymptomatic COVID-19 test, here is a first-person account. The telephone call to book the appointment includes routine questions about whether you have symptoms of COVID, have been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID in the last 14 days, or ... Read More »
1 responseAHS hosting online workshops for those dealing with pandemic stress
By Medicine Hat News on August 7th, 2020
Alberta Health Services is offering free online workshops to help identify and transform stress that many people have experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The workshop includes a basic discussion and looks at ways to manage stress. Led by certified professionals, this workshop will discuss the stress response, identify warning signs of stress, teach how to ... Read More »
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