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Canadian Blood Services to resume mobile clinics in Medicine Hat, but by appointment only
By Medicine Hat News on June 26th, 2020
Canadian Blood Services will resume mobile donor events in Medicine Hat this summer. Donors in the area are requested to book appointments in order to meet physical distancing requirements. CBS has introduced enhanced wellness measures in donor centres including mandatory masks, wellness screening, physical distancing, increased cleaning and the elimination of walk-in appointments. “We are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YMCA able to open up more spaces for summer day camps
By Medicine Hat News on June 25th, 2020
The YMCA is expanding the day camp spaces that are being offered this summer. In conjunction with the Medicine Hat Public School Division, additional day camp spaces for school-aged children have been acquired. There are now an additional seven weeks of day camps available with a total of 364 spots that can be registered for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finlay bridge closes to traffic for the summer
By Medicine Hat News on June 25th, 2020
Finlay Bridge is now closed to traffic as crews work to replace the decking of the bridge with concrete. Pedestrian access will remain in place on at least one of the two walkways, but vehicle traffic will be detoured until the project’s completion in late September. Last month council heard the resurfacing project would also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Keystone build a big boost for Oyen
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 25th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Workers showed up in Oyen on Monday to begin final surveying for Keystone XL construction that will move ahead this summer, according to the company that has been delayed for almost a decade in building the export oil pipeline. This week TC Energy named Michels Pipeline as the main contractor on the Alberta portion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manslaughter charges laid over Siksika death
By Medicine Hat News on June 25th, 2020
A charge of manslaughter has been laid following a suspicious death on Siksika Nation near Gleichen, the RCMP reports. The service’s Gleichen detachment announced Tuesday that charges against Rebecca Ann Yvette Raweater, 33, had been brought in relation to the June 22 suspicious death of Danny Junior Eagle Child, 55, both of the Siksika. Following ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galaxy Cinemas reopening at mall on July 3
By Medicine Hat News on June 25th, 2020
The reopen date for Galaxy Cinemas in Medicine Hat is now July 3, according a company release that outlines an initial six locations in Calgary and Edmonton that are scheduled to open this Friday. Earlier this month Cineplex said it was working to comply with health regulations and begin welcoming the public at Alberta theatres ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede still holding annual decorating contest
By MO CRANKER on June 25th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede’s promotion committee is celebrating the 132nd Stampede with community spirit. The Stampede is encouraging residents to decorate their homes with Western Spirit, and will pick a winner later in the year. “This is a variation of what we’ve had in the past,” said general manager Jim MacArthur. “We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local senior uses daily walk to clean his route
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 25th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A local senior’s daily walk includes picking up garbage to help make the community a better place to live. Ted McIntosh, 71, sets out for a walk every morning with a collection of garbage bags in his pocket. He dons gloves and hat, and scrutinizes the area as he walks along 13th Avenue SE ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta to begin anti-body testing but not for those who think they’ve had COVID-19 already
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 25th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The province announced on Tuesday it will begin COVID-19 anti-body testing but it is not an opportunity for those who believe they had COVID-19 and would like to know for sure. “At this time, we are not funding widespread serology testing for the public, as it does not have a clinical or public health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College pair launches COVID experience site
By MO CRANKER on June 25th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker A student and professor at Medicine Hat College have teamed up to create something special for Hatters. Sierra Zukowski and instructor Jason Openo recently launched the website Medicine Hat COVID Experiences and the duo is asking people to submit their own experiences during the pandemic. “We built a portal and are crowd sourcing experiences ... Read More »
2 responsesGrant needed for FLC heat, lighting upgrade
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 24th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A “cogeneration” project to both heat and light the Family Leisure Centre would reduce emissions and save money, if grant funding can be secured, a council committee heard on Tuesday. Essentially, a project to install a new natural gas motor would provide on-site power production to meet the facility’s needs, and the resulting heat ... Read More »
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