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Community fighting for HALO
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 26th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Strong community support for HALO helicopter air ambulance is evident in recent fundraising initiatives. “We don’t have any totals yet but we’re hoping to make an announcement towards the middle of the week with how things stand and what the potential is,” said Paul Carolan CEO HALO. “We are getting quite a bit of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Online seminars available for businesses looking to up their social media game
By Medicine Hat News on May 26th, 2020
With social distancing keeping many customers wary of going to stores, a handful of groups have come together to offer businesses a way to learn about using social media to keep in touch with them. A series of 16 free online seminars began this month and can be accessed through the end of June. Run ... Read More »
1 responseStudent uses ‘Monster Money’ to have a picnic with teacher
By Medicine Hat News on May 26th, 2020
A local teacher created a picnic for two to recognize a student. Ellen Macpherson, Grade 2 teacher at Ecole Connaught School, has a special program that rewards students with coupons called Monster Money. One of the ways students can spend that money is on lunch with the teacher. Normally it would be a food delivery ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman in her 80s killed when she was hit by vehicle, no charges to be laid
By Medicine Hat News on May 26th, 2020
An 83-year-old Medicine Hat woman has died as the result a motor vehicle collision in the Crescent Heights area on Saturday morning. Following an investigation, Medicine Hat Police Service traffic Sgt. Gerald Sadlemyer says no charges will be laid. “It appears right now that it was just an accident,” said Sadlemyer, adding MHPS will not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Responsible discretion urged when outdoor recreation areas reopen Friday
By Medicine Hat News on May 26th, 2020
Some outdoor playground structures will reopen Friday. The city says skate parks, skate spots, fitness parks and outdoor play structures in both city parks and school grounds will be open to the public. Expect to see new signs warning that the structures are not sanitized. It is recommended you take hand sanitizer with you and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Creeks levels up due to rain, caution advised
By Medicine Hat News on May 23rd, 2020
The public is advised to use caution and avoid creeks around the city due to recent significant rainfall. The parks and recreation department says a hazard in the Kin Coulee/Trans-Canada Highway tunnel trail has been identified and work will take place to correct that as soon as possible. Alberta environment and parks website, showing water ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Masterpiece reporting good health among staff, residents
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 23rd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A week ago Masterpiece Southland Meadow seniors’ residence reported one positive case of CVOID-19 among its staff but there have been no further positive tests. “As of today (Friday), we have no additional cases of COVID 19,” said Paula Isfeld, vice president of care. Masterpiece has had a strict protocol in place to screen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barnes goes to bat for HALO
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 23rd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Local MLA Drew Barnes says he’s expecting a government decision on Tuesday morning regarding temporary funding for HALO. A week ago HALO announced it will close the helicopter medevac service in this region on July 1 without funding support. Paul Carolan, chief operating officer for HALO, said it will stop using its twin-engine helicopter ... Read More »
2 responsesNDP mum on its staffer salaries
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 23rd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The Official Opposition is refusing to comment on its complement of staff and their salaries. Leader of the NDP, Rachel Notley, declined an interview this week to talk about Premier Jason Kenney’s office staff of 19 who make more than $2.9 million annually. Kenney’s office has stated that under the NDP the salaries of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rainy week a welcome sign for region’s farmers
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 23rd, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken A week’s worth of wet weather may have kept Hatters holed up indoors, but it’s done wonders for local farmers. With a few dozen millimetres of rainfall over the past week, Steve Miller with Erwin Schlenker Farms says crops are getting the boost they need to thrive after an arid seeding season. “It was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta must rely on Health Canada for international travellers landing in another province
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 23rd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The government has enhanced measures for international arrivals at Alberta airports but is relying on Health Canada to cover Albertans who terminate their international flight in another province and return home on a domestic flight. Particularly for destinations in Europe, many international flights depart from Toronto, Vancouver or Montreal. Someone flies from Calgary to ... Read More »
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