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Precautions at college include certain cancellations, but classes remain open
By JEREMY APPEL on March 14th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel While Medicine Hat College remains open for classes, administration has announced a series of extra precautions it’s taking to guard against the spread of COVID-19. Classes at the University of Alberta, University of Calgary and University of Lethbridge were cancelled Friday, but MHC director of community relations Mark Kellar says this was a result ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elected officials promise functioning services from government
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 14th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The work of government will continue, southeast Alberta’s elected representatives stressed on Friday, as the legislative bodies considered suspending or altering proceedings to avoid transmitting of the coronavirus. The House of Commons will not meet again until mid-April, and the Alberta Legislature suspended public visits on Thursday. The province is now evaluating whether to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Difficult to avoid people when we need each other
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 14th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant We’re all in this together, but also alone. It’s an interesting concept and, while maybe not the most immediate concern of a health scare that’s gripping local communities in our hyper-connected world, the social aspects of stemming the spread of the coronavirus are undeniable. Avoid handshakes, limit visits and unnecessary travel. Self-isolate for 14 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plummeting gas prices a concern
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 14th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Canadians for Affordable Energy says people should be troubled by the price of gas dropping on an almost daily basis. Nine months ago Hatters were paying 117.8 cents a litre at the pumps. Less than a month ago it was 109.9 cents. In the last week the decline has been almost daily with prices ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paddling Film Festival World tour has yet to be cancelled, but time will tell
By MO CRANKER on March 14th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The annual Paddling Film Festival World Tour has not been cancelled. The festival is slated for 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Medicine Hat Public Library Theatre and organizer Rick Redmond says things are up in the air. “We’re in unprecedented times,” he said. “We’re hoping we can host this event Tuesday, but we just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City police are limiting face-to-face reactions as much as they can during virus threat
By JEREMY APPEL on March 14th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The Medicine Hat Police Service is looking at reducing face-to-face interactions between officers and the public wherever possible as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to chief Andy McGrogan. “Our goals are, like everybody’s, to slow the spread of the virus, and protect the health and safety of first responders, employees and members ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors’ residences prepare for arrival of COVID-19
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 14th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Seniors are more at risk when it comes to COVID-19, and Alberta’s chief medical officer of health has been advising people with any symptoms of illness to avoid seniors’ residences and hospitals. Seniors’ residences are responding. As you approach the front doors of Masterpiece Southland Meadows, you can’t help noticing the large red hexagonal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schools remain open, but boards ready if that changes
By JEREMY APPEL on March 14th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The three local school boards continue to implement measures to protect against the spread of COVID-19, but classes will remain in session absent an order from the government to the contrary. Ontario and Manitoba have both suspended K-12 classes – the former for two weeks and the latter for three. Medicine Hat Catholic Board ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local leaders say not to panic about COVID-19
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 14th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Leaders in the community say there is no need to panic about the COVID-19 virus. Mayor Ted Clugston has distilled his advice into four “Cs”: stay calm, be cautious, compassionate and courteous. “Things will work out….. I think we are being abundantly careful here in Medicine Hat,” said Clugston. Pat Dietrich, a local retired ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City enacts emergency plan, not state
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 14th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat has enacted its emergency management plan – measures to continue providing essential services – but not a state of emergency or measures beyond those Alberta Health recommends to tackle the spread of the coronavirus. The city will also keep its public facilities open, but continue to monitor health directives ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City enacts emergency management plan
By Collin Gallant on March 13th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The City of Medicine Hat has enacted its emergency management plan and measures to ensure its workforce will continue to provide essential services, but not a state of emergency or measures beyond those of Alberta Health to tackle the spread of COVID-19. At morning press conference, Mayor Ted Clugston and other officials worked to reassure ... Read More »
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