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Area teacher sparks controversy with Tuesday mask Tweet
By Mo Cranker on August 5th, 2020
A teacher with a local school division is speaking out after a Tweet of his regarding masks and the province’s back to school plan went viral on Tuesday. Scott Raible, who teaches under the Prairie Rose School Division, says his Tweet was taken the wrong way by fellow Twitter users. Raible’s Tweet read, “Just bought ... Read More »
2 responsesMandatory masks no surprise to local school divisions
By MO CRANKER on August 5th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Alberta government has mandated masks for students in Grades 4-12 and all teachers in the province. The government held a press conference early Tuesday, with education minister Adriana LaGrange and chief medical officer of health Deena Hinshaw making the announcement live on YouTube. The pair announced that students and staff would be required ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watch over each other during these trying times
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 5th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The prolonged situation regarding COVID-19 plus a feeling of having no control over what is happening, is resulting in increased anxiety for many, says the Canadian Mental Health Association. Talking to someone about how you feel is an important step and there are supports available, said Breanne Mellen, suicide prevention program co-ordinator CMHA southeast ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LED lighting brightens up play at FLC rink
By Medicine Hat News on August 5th, 2020
The city has completed the installation of new LED lighting inside the Cenovus Arena at the Family Leisure Centre. A total of 50 LED high-bay fixtures and three LED wall packs have been installed to replace the original lighting over the ice and the stands. “Players, parents and even our staff have noticed the difference” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calls to police down over long weekend
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on August 5th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Medicine Hat Police Service responded to 254 calls for service over the August long weekend – a notable drop from both last summer and last month. MHPS Insp. Brent Secondiak says that number is 53 fewer than the previous Friday-to-Monday (307), and 99 fewer than July 17-20 (353), while 316 calls for service were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP’s drive-thru mask giveaway program comes to completion
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 5th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The second distribution of non-medical masks for Albertans is now concluded, with 40 million masks handed out. The UCP government says it was the first of its kind in Canada. The provincial government has announced that it has no further plans to distribute additional masks. The program was to provide free non-medical masks to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!August utility rates: gas goes up, power goes down
By Medicine Hat News on August 5th, 2020
The city has established the rates for electricity and natural gas for this month, which will see gas tick up and power tick down. The city’s natural gas commodity rate is $1.76 per gigajoule for August, an increase over July when it was $1.24. The rate is based on the average of the monthly gas ... Read More »
3 responsesFire service urges safety after river death
By MO CRANKER on August 4th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Medicine Hat Fire Service and South East Alberta Search and Rescue have located the remains of a 31-year-old male who was reportedly swept away by the South Saskatchewan River on Saturday. A release from Medicine Hat Police Service says the remains were located by fire service crews at around 11:15 a.m. Sunday morning. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paddling Club urges safety, safety, safety for river users
By MO CRANKER on August 4th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Following the drowning death of a 31-year-old man on the weekend, the president of the Medicine Hat Paddling Club is urging river safety for all recreational users. Rick Redmond says water levels are safe for paddlers to take trips down the South Saskatchewan River but people need to take the right precautions before making ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mural Fest takes on infamous ‘pee tunnel’
By MO CRANKER on August 4th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The second phase of this year’s Mural Fest took place over the weekend, with a number of local and out-of-town artists teaming up to beautify downtown. “This weekend went really smooth,” said organizer Jeff Goring. “We formed a partnership with Pop Up Parks and the City of Medicine Hat this time around. “We had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Safe family adventure awaits at Police Point
By MO CRANKER on August 4th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program has launched new summer programs for Hat families to enjoy. The programming started Aug. 1 and is free to take participate in. The group is offering a Bug Safari, a Pond/Wetland Adventure and an Indigenous History Tour. Park Interpreter Kara Karst broke down each program for the News. Bug ... Read More »
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