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Province announces local TCH projects
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 6th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The Trans-Canada Bridge in Medicine Hat will be resurfaced and the Alberta Transportation will begin a multi-phased remaking of the highway 1 and 3 interchange this summer as it looks to add capital projects to stabilize economic activity. Both projects – long discussed but left on the shelf since early last decade – were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tuesday’s COVID-19 Alberta update
By Sean Rooney on May 5th, 2020
It was another slow day for COVID-19 cases in Alberta, with only 57 new cases announced including none in Medicine Hat and seven in Brooks. Meanwhile, the province announced it’s going to double testing capacity to more than 16,000 per day by June, at a cost of $4.5 million. Brooks now has 1,005 cases of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daffodils bloom along the highway
By Medicine Hat News on May 5th, 2020
A week ago the first bloom of The Daffodil Project flowering season emerged and now there are hundreds swaying in the breeze. Len Mitzel Meadow has always been a sunny and sheltered location where daffodils flower first but there are plenty to see at Pierce Place and also at RE/MAX Medalta Meadow. The Daffodil Project’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Outbreaks in Brooks now include fast-food restaurant
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 5th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade There have been four specific outbreaks of COVID-19 in Brooks and the latest is at a McDonald’s restaurant. Alberta Health said on Monday morning there were seven cases at the fast-food restaurant and AHS is providing assistance at that location. There are also outbreaks at two seniors’ residences in Brooks. Alberta Health says there ... Read More »
1 responseHatters double goal set by Stay at Home Gala
By Medicine Hat News on May 5th, 2020
The goal was $25,000, but Hatters stepped up and doubled what organizers of Saturday’s Stay at Home Gala had hoped for. Highlighted by one incredible $15,000 donation, the evening of online entertainment will go a long way to helping charities in southeastern Alberta. “It was a massive moment,” said Trevor Moore, who emceed the local ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AHS ships COVID testers back to manufacturer after recall
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 5th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health Services says the hand-held COVID-19 testing kits from Spartan Bioscience that were going to provide results within an hour have been returned to the manufacturer. “AHS and APL have suspended their evaluation of the Spartan Bioscience rapid testing devices following concerns about the technology’s efficacy,” said a spokesperson for AHS in an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City says it’s here to support its citizens in time of need
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 5th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Among the numbers and dollar amounts, said city councillors on Monday as they approved $8.2-million in pandemic related economic relief, is an emotional story. Coun. Julie Friesen coined the term speaking in support of the package passed on Monday that cancels tax increases, provides cash to charities and business development. Mayor Ted Clugston told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New medical clinic aims to improve service delivery in Medicine Hat
By GILLIAN SLADE on May 5th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A new cutting-edge medical clinic will open in Medicine Hat next month, a medical group has confirmed. The former Southside Events Centre on Strachan Road is in the process of complete renovation for the new facility. A clinical and diagnostic centre, Southern Alberta Medical (SAM), will open its doors in June. “Patients will no ... Read More »
1 responsePolice seize 1.7 kg in city’s largest meth bust
By Medicine Hat News on May 5th, 2020
A four-month ALERT investigation has resulted in what is believed to be the largest methamphetamine bust in Medicine Hat history. ALERT’s Medicine Hat organized crime team concluded the investigation on April 28, and with help from the MHPS, Calgary police and the RCMP, seized 1.7 kilograms of the illicit drug, and a pair of suspects ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power outage affects residents in southwest Saskatchewan
By Medicine Hat News on May 5th, 2020
Some rural utility customers east of Leader, Sask., were without power for about five hours on Sunday night after winds and wet weather blew through the region. Just at 6 p.m., SaskPower reported that areas near Prelate, Sceptre, Abbey and Portreeve, Sask., were without power after equipment was damaged on the lines north of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thanks given to Canadian soldiers who served in the Netherlands
By Medicine Hat News on May 5th, 2020
At Veterans Memorial Park in Medicine Hat on Monday a wreath was laid to give thanks for the Canadian soldiers who served in the Netherlands. May 4 is the Dutch equivalent of Remembrance Day to honour those who passed away by placing a wreath at the cenotaph, said Paul Nederveen. May 5 is a celebration ... Read More »
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