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COVID-19 cancels Kiwanis Christmas dinner
By Medicine Hat News on October 16th, 2020
The Kiwanis Christmas Day lunch that is a long tradition in Medicine Hat will not take place this year due to COVID. “The three Kiwanis Clubs of Medicine Hat regretfully announce that the decades-old special Christmas Dinner for those who may be alone on Christmas Day has been postponed for 2020 due to the pandemic,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police find man fast asleep inside county residence and with an ATM
By Medicine Hat News on October 16th, 2020
A man who was found asleep in what police allege was a break-in was also in possession of an automated bank machine, officials with the Redcliff detachment of the RCMP said Thursday. Authorities are now attempting to determine where the ATM came from after they found it in a related search. Police say they were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta’s seniors in long-term care will receive high-dose vaccine for influenza this year
By GILLIAN SLADE on October 16th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The injectable influenza vaccine being offered this season by Alberta Health covers four-strains of flu, and certain seniors will be given something extra. It is the same vaccine being offered across Canada and Alberta Health is highly recommending that all Albertans get a flu shot this year. “This year, a high-dose vaccine (Fluzone High-Dose) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interpretive program hosting beaver walk on Saturday
By MO CRANKER on October 16th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Medicine Hat Interpretive Program is hosting a walk Saturday so Hatters can get a glimpse of some furry aquatic friends. The group is hosting a beaver walk, which will allow a small group to watch beavers in their natural habitat. “We’re going out to their lodge around sundown because that’s when they usually ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat’s maternity clinic will close
By GILLIAN SLADE on October 16th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade After 17 years the maternity clinic at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital has come to an end. Patients not registered at the maternity clinic by the end of the month will no longer have that option, says Dr. Gerry Prince, who was instrumental in the establishment of the clinic. Those already working with the clinic ... Read More »
1 responseMHC will continue with mix of online and in-person learning
By MO CRANKER on October 16th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Medicine Hat College will continue to offer the bulk of its programming online during the upcoming winter semester. The school announced Wednesday that any programs that can be delivered remotely will continue to be, and courses that require fact-to-face learning like nursing will continue to meet at campus. “It’s a blended approach and we’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flu shots available through doctors and pharmacies, but no AHS drop-in clinics this year
By GILLIAN SLADE on October 16th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Many pharmacies and doctors offices are already providing influenza immunization but families with children under five can make an appointment with Alberta Health Services for after Oct. 19. Due to COVID-19 there will be no AHS drop-in flu clinics. Those eligible to receive influenza immunization through AHS are required to book an AHS appointment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local lab services going back to private hands
By GILLIAN SLADE on October 15th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Five years ago Alberta Health Services ended a local private laboratory service contract to save $6.5 million, and now it wants to return to a private contractor. Alberta Health confirmed this week that AHS will put out a request for proposals before the end of the year for private lab contracting to take place ... Read More »
5 responsesU of A president speaks fondly of Medicine Hat ties
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 15th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Medicine Hat played an important part in the story that inspired new University of Alberta president Bill Flanagan, who says the institution can play an important role for all Albertans. “I think my dad’s story is very much reflective of the story of the University of Alberta – that’s to provide opportunity to students ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat College holding off-site drive-thru job fairs
By Medicine Hat News on October 15th, 2020
Job seekers can expect more hiring fairs to take on a drive-thru element in the coming year, Medicine Hat College announced this week. The institution that typically holds its annual career expo in October said this year’s cannot proceed as usual due to health regulations that limit gatherings to 50 people. However, “numerous” fairs conducted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montana COVID cases now as bad as it gets
By Medicine Hat News on October 15th, 2020
Areas of Montana closest to Medicine Hat passed a new milestone in COVID-19 on Wednesday with 200 active cases and three more deaths in Hill County. That region of about 16,000 people, including the town of Havre, added 36 new cases in statewide numbers published Wednesday morning. The total active case now sit at 200, ... Read More »
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