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Mask protocol for Alberta students returning to school
By Medicine Hat News on August 26th, 2020
The government of Alberta released new information regarding school entry last week, with details emerging on mask protocol. Families will be given a self screening assessment tool upon registration and are expected to use it every day. Exemptions from mask wearing will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Exemptions can be granted to people who: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Replacing of ties on rail bridge will lead to partial closure of Parkview Drive this week
By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2020
A second traffic entrance to the community of Riverside will be closed for portions of two days this week as work on the Canadian Pacific railroad bridge is completed. Starting Tuesday, portions of Parkview Drive beneath the bridge will be blocked in the afternoon and evenings to traffic as CP crews replace ties and make ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to issue request for proposals to operate Veiner Centre, Meals on Wheels
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 25th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade This week the City of Medicine Hat will issue a request for proposals to operate the Veiner Centre and the Meals on Wheels program. The chair of the Senior Citizens Advisory Council, LaVerne Noble, said she is “apprehensive” regarding the process. “I can’t wrap my head around this and where it is going to ... Read More »
1 responseMotz says party uniting behind O’Toole
By COLLIN GALLANT on August 25th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The region’s Member of Parliament says his party is uniting behind new leader Erin O’Toole and will be ready to “hold the Liberals to account” when parliament resumes next month. O’Toole took helm of the Conservative Party of Canada late Sunday after delays in the mail-in process to replace outgoing Leader Andrew Scheer. Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police make arrest following arson investigation
By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2020
Police have made an arrest following an arson investigation. Last week, fire crews were called to a duplex in Crestwood at about 6 p.m. on Aug. 19 to put out a blaze. No one was injured and the fire was contained to one side of the building located on the 2500 Block of 22 Ave., ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mammography service coming to Bow Island
By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2020
A mobile mammography service will be available in Bow Island on Sept. 4 and 5, says Alberta Health Services. Women ages 50 to 74, the group considered most at risk of developing breast cancer, will have access to mammography at the Provincial Building, 802 6 Street East in Bow Island. You can book an appointment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The day the music died: Hat band Mahoney has bulk of equipment stolen
By MO CRANKER on August 25th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Medicine Hat’s favourite two-piece band was robbed recently, losing the bulk of their equipment needed to perform. Mahoney, which is made up of Ryan Massini and Trent Roset, is well known in the city for their annual Mahoney and Friends show. The duo also performs during Stampede time and at different venues all year. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Most local schools to open Aug. 31
By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2020
The province announced late last week that it would not be pushing the start of school back and most local schools will be opening on Aug. 31. The Medicine Hat Public School Board, Prairie Rose School Division and CAPE School all confirmed to the News that classes would start on Monday. Ecole les Cypres will ... Read More »
2 responsesCAPE School set for Aug. 31 return to classes
By MO CRANKER on August 25th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Medicine Hat’s charter school is ready for classes to be back on Aug. 31. CAPE School superintendent Teresa Di Ninno says the school will be following all of the same guidelines as other schools. “One of the biggest things for us was replacing all of our HVAC. It died at the end of June ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Food bank donation the largest it’s ever received
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 22nd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade It is the largest donation from a private couple ever given to the Medicine Hat & District Food Bank. The local couple, Danny and Cindy Meier, donated $250,000. “I was speechless, in tears for gratefulness. How blessed it felt,” said Celina Symmonds, executive director Medicine Hat & District Food Bank. Danny says they have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cops seek semi driver suspect in multi-vehicle hit and run
By Medicine Hat News on August 22nd, 2020
Police responded to a report of a multi-vehicle hit and run in Medicine Hat early on Friday morning. On Aug. 21 at approximately 3:22 a.m. police attended to a business at 1051 Ross Glen Dr. following a report of a multi-vehicle hit and run collision. A semi-truck and trailer was driving through the parking lot ... Read More »
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