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Pandemic vs. epidemic: What’s the difference?
By Medicine Hat News on April 2nd, 2020
We are in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic and there is good reason why it is called a pandemic rather than an epidemic. On March 12, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. It is a pandemic because it is a global outbreak rather than a regional one. A pandemic may start out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giving thanks to frontline health care workers
By Medicine Hat News on April 2nd, 2020
It is time to express appreciation for frontline health care workers, and there are a couple ways you can get involved this week. Thursday 3 p.m. Revera Meadowlands Retirement Residence, 223 Park Meadows Drive SE, is thanking its staff. “The families and friends of our residents will be coming to surround the building ….. to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power rates set to drop for April, gas prices rise — updated
By Medicine Hat News on April 2nd, 2020
Power rates in Medicine Hat that are set at the provincial average will drop for April – a signal not only that the lower-use spring season is arriving in Alberta, but also potentially that demand is predicted to fall as industrial and commercial activity slows. In April, the cost of power to local utility customers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family physicians ready and able during COVID-19
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 2nd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The Alberta Medical Association is reminding Albertans that family physicians are ready and able to care for their patients even during the social distancing period. There are lots of ways family physicians can care for patients safely and effectively during this time. If you have a medical need, you should call your doctor’s office ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TD Wealth helps supply demand: Local branch donates $15,000 to Medicine Hat and District Food Bank
By Medicine Hat News on April 2nd, 2020
TD Wealth has donated $15,000 to the local food bank and is encouraging others to do the same. “It is strange to drive around our city and see so many business closed,” says investment advisor Marc Sorensen. “You wonder how the business owners and their staff are coping with the loss of their income these ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council to stream ‘open meeting’ next week
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 2nd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council will hold an “open meeting” next week, though no physical access will be allowed to general public or reporters, the city clerk’s office has confirmed to the News. Instead the proceedings will be broadcast on the city’s website. A dedicated telephone line specific to a land-use public hearing will be set up, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair of homes receive no bids at tax auction
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 2nd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A tax auction for two Medicine Hat homes proceeded on Tuesday with no one appearing at the public sale held at city hall, and therefore no qualified bids were received, administrators have told the News. It’s not unusual for such auctions, held to clear up property tax accounts that are at least four years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City eases rules for campers and RVs for self-isolation needs
By Medicine Hat News on April 1st, 2020
The city is relaxing measures for campers and RVs within city limits to accommodate those who might be self-isolating near family or friends, according to a mid-day release on Tuesday. Typically, occupation of a recreational vehicle is limited to 24 hours, and other rules govern how long they can sit on city streets. That will ... Read More »
1 responseStrict new rules for apartment dwellers who are self-isolating
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 1st, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health says self-isolating in your apartment could mean no access to laundry facilities for the duration. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer for Alberta, announced Monday increased restrictions for those required to self-isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those in apartments will not be allowed to leave their individual units. That means unless you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHPS blare sirens in appreciation of health care workers
By JEREMY APPEL on April 1st, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The Medicine Hat Police Service led a vehicle convoy around the hospital Monday and then Community Health Services on Tuesday, blaring their sirens to show their support for frontline health care workers. “Other jurisdictions have done it and we have an excellent relationship with our local health care folks, so we thought maybe we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local farm food advocate named to council for Ag research
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 1st, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A local advocate for farm and food education has been named to a provincial government council on directing Alberta’s agricultural research agenda. Nichole Neubauer has welcomed thousands of school children to her grain and cattle operation near Medicine Hat and Irvine over the years. On Monday she was one of 11 new directors and ... Read More »
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