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Eagle Butte High battling COVID-19 outbreak
By JAMES TUBB on September 9th, 2021
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Eagle Butte High School is now facing 22 reported active cases of COVID-19 since the start of the school year. The school in Dunmore originally notified parents, via its website on Sept. 2, of two confirmed cases. One day later, it informed parents of 10 new cases, bringing the number to 12. Five days ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Low vaccine rate in Montana fuel largest wave since November 2020
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 9th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Half the eligible population of Hill County, Mont. is now fully vaccinated from the Coronavirus, figures released Wednesday show. It brings the county, including Havre, just south of Cypress County, Alta., in line with statewide numbers, but marks only an increase of 141 residents over the last two months. A total of 6,563 residents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parade of Homes begins with builders on display
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 9th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Seven local homebuilders’ wares are now on display in the 2021 Parade of Homes in Medicine Hat, which according to organizers is not only one more than last year, but a world of difference from 12 months ago. “There’s always a lot of change over the years,” said Canadian Homebuilders Association spokesman Garry Ruff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctor describes chaotic first day on COVID unit
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 9th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com A Medicine Hat doctor took time to candidly express himself online after his first shift in the COVID unit over the weekend and hopes citizens will take notice. Scott Malmberg, who finished Medical School at the University of Alberta in 2015, moved to Medicine Hat for residency, which he completed in 2017. He has ... Read More »
1 responseGrade 8 student from Seven Persons crowned 2021 Little Britches Sweetheart
By Samantha Johnson Southern Alberta Newspapers on September 9th, 2021
Emma Baedke was the winner of the 2021 Little Britches Sweetheart competition Sept. 4 at the Dunmore Equestrian Centre. “I feel very excited. A little bit overwhelmed from winning it,” said Baedke. “I want to be a good role model, make people smile, go to different events and ride my horse.” Right after winning, Baedke ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local group urges bike safety by all with school year underway
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 8th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com Bike Medicine Hat reminds local drivers to share the road with pedestrians and cyclists as the new school year gets underway. In a release, the group press release says approximately 10,000 students are returning to school in the city and that Bike Medicine Hat continues to work with many different organizations, including school divisions, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sobeys Canada defends job losses at Safeway
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 8th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Sobeys Canada admits its plan to convert the Safeway location at the Medicine Hat Mall to its lower cost brand, FreshCo, will result in job loses, but says it will strengthen the company. Last week, the union representing workers at the grocery store said the changeover was ill-advised and would disrupt what’s been a ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity Spirit Award recipients announced
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 8th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews This year’s list of honourees for Community Spirit Awards has been finalized. City council on Tuesday evening endorsed the list, which was decided by a three-person panel on the City of Medicine Hat’s “community vibrancy committee.” Nine individuals or organizations will be officially honoured at a ceremony and mixer on Oct. 20. Martha Munz ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City weighs employee vaxx mandate
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 8th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat city council did not discuss the worsening COVID-19 situation at Tuesday’s open council meeting, but administrators are studying the potential possibility, as well as legality, of requiring its employees to be vaccinated. Mayor Ted Clugston told reporters following the meeting that council did receive an update from municipal emergency manager Merrick Brown, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bikers are Buddies on kids’ sides over bullying
By LAUREN THOMSON Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 8th, 2021
lthomson@medicinehatnews.com A local group of motorcycle riders hopes to celebrate children and youth who are taking a stand against bullying and helping their friends. “Bikers are Buddies Canada Inc. is a federally registered not-for-profit organization created by bikers to raise awareness and empower the community to fight the terrible effects of bullying on young people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress County council meeting set for Thursday, despite confusion
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 8th, 2021
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Cypress County council meeting initially scheduled for today day will go ahead Thursday. Administrators announced the change last week, but residents may have been caught off guard when an automated message went out on Tuesday morning – the day county council traditionally meets – announcing the online broadcast of the meeting was about ... Read More »
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