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Public school board OKs capital plan in virtual meeting
By JEREMY APPEL on March 25th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The Medicine Hat Public School Division held its first virtual board meeting Tuesday evening via Zoom. Although the coronavirus has captured everyone’s attention, school boards still must go about their regular business as much as possible. “We’ve really abbreviated our agendas, just because of the inability for us to carry on business in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 update – March 24
By Jeremy Appel on March 24th, 2020
Medicine Hat NewsA roundup from the Medicine Hat News on the morning of Tuesday, March 24, current as of 9 a.m. The House of Commons will hold a special session today to debate new emergency powers to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. https://medicinehatnews.com/news/national-news/2020/03/24/parliament-to-debate-emergency-spending-and-government-powers-in-covid19-fight/ One in five Canadians see the pandemic response as overblown, according to a new poll: https://medicinehatnews.com/news/national-news/2020/03/24/one-in-five-canadians-think-covid19-pandemic-blown-out-of-proportion-poll/ Safely out and aboutMedicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beef workers on the job
By Medicine Hat News on March 24th, 2020
This week, Cargill and the United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 401, announced new premium pay for employees and the major slaughter facility in High River. Workers will be paid a $2 per hour premium on regular work weeks to keep more workers on the job, as well as guaranteed two weeks of sick pay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WestJet cuts service between Hat and Calgary by 33 per cent
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 24th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade WestJet is reducing the number of flights it operates between Medicine Hat and Calgary from three to two a day, effective immediately. After Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement last week about closing borders, West Jet announced suspension of its international and transborder flights for 30 days effective March 22 at 11:59 p.m. It also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Physiotherapy, massage therapy still OK right now
By Medicine Hat News on March 24th, 2020
There are no restrictions at this time regarding physiotherapists and massage therapists. “They are required to take preventative measures to implement thorough cleaning procedures, provide handwashing stations for staff and clients upon entry, and ask customers if they are feeling sick and recommend those who are to follow guidelines for those experiencing symptoms.” said Tom ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Free counselling offered throughout pandemic
By Medicine Hat News on March 24th, 2020
The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta is offering free counselling sessions throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The PAA’s Disaster Response Network will provide between one and three pro-bono sessions with volunteer psychologists for those experiencing distress throughout this time, prioritizing health care providers and first responders who have been traumatized by recent events. It is not a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farmers gearing up but need government support
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 24th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Those on the ground level of the food chain – farmers, ranchers, processors – say they are “readying an army” ahead of a rapidly approaching planting season, but say that army needs government support. On Monday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlined a $5-billion boost to credit programs for agricultural producers to access so ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Online complaint form available should you see someone not self-isolating
By Medicine Hat News on March 24th, 2020
If you observe someone not following the recommendations for self-isolating you can report the situation to Alberta Health Services using an online complaint form. “Public Health Inspectors will inspect sites that have been brought to their attention and educate about the orders or enforce them as required,” said Tom McMillan spokesperson for Alberta Health. “After ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bow Island way ahead of the online class game
By JEREMY APPEL on March 24th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel K-12 classes resumed in an online form Monday across the province, but two schools in Bow Island got a head start. Senator Gershaw School, which serves Grades 4-12, and Bow Island Elementary, which is K-3, already had many of their classes up online last week. Scott Angle, who serves as the principal for both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College libraries cease lending practice
By Medicine Hat News on March 24th, 2020
Although Medicine Hat College’s libraries remain open for now, they are no longer lending out items. “In an effort to keep our community safe and healthy, we are not able to circulate materials for loan or accept money at the desk at this time,” reads a Monday Instagram post from Medicine Hat College Library. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Social distancing a must for all those not in isolation
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 24th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade While people who have been travelling or have symptoms of COVID-19 are required to “self-isolate,” everyone is required to practise “social distancing.” Social distancing limits the number of people you are in close contact with and reduces the risk of getting sick. Social distancing does not mean you need to remain inside your house ... Read More »
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