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Councillor anxious to get home from Mexico
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 20th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City councillor Phil Turnbull is one of thousands of Canadians anxiously awaiting a trip home from overseas. This week the Canadian government announced new travel restrictions to help stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and commercial airlines have announced major changes to scheduling. That left thousands of Canadians who were out of the ... Read More »
1 responseGrocery stores offering various forms of delivery
By Medicine Hat News on March 20th, 2020
You don’t necessarily have to leave your house in this pandemic to get groceries. Five local grocery stores – Safeway, South Country Co-op, Sobey’s, Superstore and Save-on-Foods – are offering various forms of delivery. Superstore is accepting online orders through its Click and Collect website to pick up in person for a fee ranging from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toilet paper substitutes can cause clogs, city warns
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 20th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant With so much talk about toilet paper, city utility officials are reminding residents that its potential replacements – wipes and paper towel – can lead to costly and disruptive blockages, and therefore should not be flushed. Beyond bodily waste, toilet tissue is the only thing that should go into a toilet, say officials. Everything ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City raises restrictions but not alert level
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 20th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat is not raising its alert level but is limiting access to city hall and other municipal operational facilities where the public may visit. A Thursday afternoon update from emergency planners was held in the lobby of city hall downtown, where visitors and residents will be greeted and advised about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Middle-aged adults affected most thus far
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 20th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health says the highest demographic of COVID-19 cases in Alberta are people between the ages of 35 and 54, and the majority are males. Of the 119 cases across the province by Wednesday (there are now 146, with three in the South Zone and one fatality) 45 are in this age category and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fifth Avenue Memorial going digital
By JEREMY APPEL on March 20th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The pastor at Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church says he will continue offering spiritual guidance to his congregants throughout the pandemic, even if houses of worship are closed. Rev. Dave Pollard will be streaming his Sunday sermons on Facebook Live, as well as meeting people for digital coffee and bible study on Zoom throughout ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tips for eating healthy during the pandemic
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 20th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Part one of two: Take a peak into the pantry of a local dietitian to see what food basics can help you eat healthy. Marion Schoenberger, registered dietitian with Primary Care Network, says she looks for a range of nutrients in items that can provide variety for meals. Legumes and beans have a long ... Read More »
1 responseCity halts utility disconnects for 90 days
By Collin Gallant on March 19th, 2020
The City of Medicine Hat will halt all utility disconnects for 90 days — a measure on top of provincial orders to allow some bills to be deferred from for the same amount of time. “It’s connected to ensure that residents have uninterrupted utility service,” city corporate services commissioner Dennis Egert told the News on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta RCMP adjusts counter service for COVID-19
By Medicine Hat News on March 19th, 2020
The Alberta RCMP announced Monday that they’re making some changes to detachment operations as a response to the COVID-19 outbreak. As of Wednesday, detachments are suspending all non-essential front counter service, such as criminal record background checks, until further notice. The RCMP is encouraging people to call into the detachment before they come to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grit City Distillery making big batch of ethanol that can be used as sanitizer
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 19th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Andy and Jen Schmunk never thought their his distillery would be put into vital pubic service to the community, but it’s been an unusual week. The year-old Grit City Distillery operation on South Railway Street typically produces a variety of flavoured gin and vodka. On Wednesday it was adjusted to begin producing a crude ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Silver Buckle remains open in ‘safest way possible’
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 19th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Management of the Silver Buckle Inn says confusion over new health regulations that affect restaurants and bars differently led to a torrent of online criticism, but the establishment is operating in a safe and sanctioned manner. “It comes down to licensing and we’ve worked with Alberta Health, the AGLC … with the mandate of ... Read More »
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