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Porch-raits for a cause: Photographer using unique situation to raise money for health care foundation
By MO CRANKER on April 7th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Hatter Bradley East is using his passion for photography to make a difference during these tough times. East has started Porch Portrait Sessions around Medicine Hat and Redcliff, where he photographs families outside of their homes, then donates any funds raised to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation. “I set up times with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stepping up for the food bank
By MO CRANKER on April 7th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The Lions Club of Medicine Hat made a sizable donation to the Medicine Hat and District Food Bank on Monday. The group met with food bank executive director Celina Symmonds at 2 p.m. to donate a cheque of $25,000 to the organization. “We’re so blessed in this community to have so many amazing groups ... Read More »
1 responseCity council looking at ways to help
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 7th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Before Monday night’s extraordinary city council meeting, elected officials further hashed out ideas about a localized financial program to help ease the blow caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. After that closed session, the 50-minute open session featured a public hearing held via teleconference, an outline about a new downtown hotel, and a revelation that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Online information session today for Northern Lakes College
By Medicine Hat News on April 7th, 2020
Northern Lakes College is hosting an online information sessions today for Medicine Hat College students looking at the possibility of taking some of their classes. The session will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Blackboard. NLC’s supported distance learning offers online classrooms where students can interact with each other and their instructor. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID death rate officially at 5.5 per cent
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 7th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade If you have been wondering whether COVID-19 is any more dangerous than the annual influenza season, the numbers tell the story. According to Johns Hopkins University data on Monday morning there were about 1.3 million cases of COVID across the world and about 71,000 people have died so far. That equates to a 5.5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat sits at nine cases
By MO CRANKER on April 6th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Medicine Hat now has nine confirmed cases of COVID-19. The government did not host any live streams this weekend, but updated its informational site on Saturday and Sunday for Albertans. On top of the new cases in the Hat, the County of 40 Mile now has a second confirmed case. Cypress County still sits ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Take what you need: Local record store owner doing what he can to help
By MO CRANKER on April 6th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The owner of a local record store is doing what he can to assist those in need during these tough times. Big Al’s Music and Games owner Al Brigham has been filling up an empty cooler with essentials every night before closing. He leaves the cooler out overnight with a note on top, asking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tech service providers see spike in calls
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 6th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant While Hatters and the whole world rushed home to set up work stations, take classes or just generally stayed home while connecting with family and friends via video conferencing, technology service providers in Medicine Hat recorded a spike of calls. That seems to have evened out now, as the second week of social distancing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Land rezoning, committee reports on the agenda for online city council meeting
By Medicine Hat News on April 6th, 2020
A summary of the posted agenda of the Medicine Hat city council meeting scheduled for Monday, April 6. Due to public health restrictions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, public and media are not permitted to attend, but proceedings will be broadcast on the city’s website (www.medicinehat.ca) starting at 6:30 p.m. until conclusion. Agenda: – Adoption of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local quilters joining the fight against COVID-19
By MO CRANKER on April 6th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, members of the community are stepping up and offering their talents to help those in need. The Mustard Seed contacted Pam Robertson-Rivet, who is known for her work with Quilts of Valour in Medicine Hat, recently with a request for 1,000 handcrafted masks to keep people safe. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police Point Park helping kids learn from home during COVID-19 pandemic
By MO CRANKER on April 6th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Police Point Park is looking to help Hat children learn during the COVID-19 pandemic. Park interpreters at the Nature Centre are working to create fun, informative and interactive content for kids to learn at home while schools are closed. “The Interpretive Program does a tremendous amount of programs with local classes during the school ... Read More »
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