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Frontline health care workers reporting issues receiving care for themselves
By GILLIAN SLADE on July 2nd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A local paramedic says frontline health care workers run the risk of missing out on needed care for themselves. Tony Stretch, a paramedic, says when he arrived for an appointment with an ophthalmologist recently he was required to complete a routine questionnaire. One question asked if he’d had close contact to someone with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat and District Canada Day Society disbands citing issues with the city
By Medicine Hat News on July 2nd, 2020
The Medicine Hat and District Canada Day Society announced it is disbanding on Tuesday. The organization sent a letter out to media outlets explaining how it came to the decision to disband. The letter also made note that the city would now be in charge of Canada Day celebrations. “Given this development and the seeming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat and District Canada Day Society disbanding
By Ryan McCracken on June 30th, 2020
The Medicine Hat and District Canada Day Society announced it is disbanding on Tuesday. The organization sent a letter out to media outlets explaining how it came to the decision to disband. The letter also made note that the city would now be in charge of Canada Day celebrations. “Given this development and the seeming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff Public Library to reopen Thursday, with restrictions
By Medicine Hat News on June 30th, 2020
Safety guidelines have been implemented and the Redcliff Public Library is reopening to the public on Thursday. Library staff are feeling excited, but are also taking a cautionary approach for when the doors open. “It will be nice to have people back in here,” said library manager Tracy Weinrauch. “But I’d be lying if I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crews clean up city after record rainfall Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on June 30th, 2020
Intense hail and rain on Saturday evening caused “pockets of localized flooding” in north Medicine Hat as chopped-up leaves and twigs clogged storm drains, the city’s municipal works department reported Monday as cleanup continued. The intense downpour and burst of pea-sized hail lashed trees and set a record for the date, officially bringing down 13 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta slowly begins COVID-19 testing in pharmacies
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 30th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health is now making COVID-19 tests available at pharmacies. Pharmacist practitioners who prescribe and vaccinate will now also be able to administer COVID-19 tests for asymptomatic individuals. Initially it is a group of about 20 pharmacies in Edmonton and Calgary who will offer this. The pharmacy test is a throat swab, which is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utility division facing likely loss of $5.7M
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 30th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Cold winter temperatures boosted new-year profits in the city’s utility division, but dropping demand and much softer pricing forecasts could see those dampened by year end, according to the latest city financial statements. Combined, the power, natural gas and oil production units can expect year-end earnings to come in $14.7 million less than predicted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rock painting at Police Point Park on Canada Day
By Medicine Hat News on June 30th, 2020
You can celebrate Canada Day with a little rock painting in Police Point Park. It is a family-friendly activity open to people of all ages and abilities. It is a great way to spend time out of doors and learn about our ecosystem. The event takes place at Police Point Park from 10 a.m. to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors to receive automatic money from federal government
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 30th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Within days Canadian seniors will receive a special federal government payment to assist with additional expenses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. About a month ago Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged the additional financial burden on seniors, particularly during the quarantine period. The financial burden may be the result of paying for home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southeast region looks to cash in on economic reboot
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 30th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant It remains to be seen, but a substantial injection of capital spending and new sector-specific roadmaps for diversifying the Alberta economy, could hold promise for southeastern Alberta. Premier Jason Kenney and Finance Minister Travis Toews outlined $10 billion in capital spending and a guideline for economic diversification in the province billed as a response ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat High grads cap off odd year with caps on
By MO CRANKER on June 27th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Students from Medicine Hat High School were finally able to put on a cap and gown to celebrate their graduation. Over the span of three days this past week, Grade 12 students and their loved ones arrived at Hat High for individual graduation ceremonies. “This was a lot different than any of us expected,” ... Read More »
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