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Best Block, Yard showcases Medicine Hat’s beauty
By Paul and Judy Howe on August 1st, 2020
You may have noticed Kiwanis signs springing up around the city on various lawns with the words Residence of the Week or Block of the Week. Behind the signs you will also have noticed how attractive the front gardens are at the particular houses. For almost 50 years, members of the Kiwanis Club of Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Book sale on in support of APARC
By MO CRANKER on August 1st, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Despite a scare from heavy rain early Friday, the annual Alberta Pound and Rescue Centres book sale was able to kick off before the weekend hit. The outdoor sale is taking place downtown at the Rite Downtown Garden Centre near the Monarch on Second Street. It will be running today and Sunday from 10-6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Blood Services testing random samples for COVID antibodies
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 1st, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade GILLIAN SLADE gslade@medicinehatnews.com Twitter: MHNGillianSlade Canadian Blood Services routinely tests donated blood for diseases such as HIV and hepatitis, and although COVID-19 is not transmitted by blood, samples are being tested for COVID antibodies. This is helping to determine how many people have already had COVID-19 and perhaps did not even know it. “We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Author hopes to help businesses back on their feet
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 1st, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade As many businesses look to regain momentum after the COVID-19 lockdown, an author in this region has identified three keys to turning things around. Dana Couillard, author of The Three-legged Stool, says the No. 1 enemy is a sense of frustration among employees. The key to addressing that can be distilled into “purpose,” which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Road resurfacing begins next week
By Medicine Hat News on August 1st, 2020
Road resurfacing in numerous locations around the city commences Tuesday. – Gershaw Drive from Fourth Street SW to south of Seventh Street SW; – Seventh Street SW from Fourth Avenue to Gershaw Drive; – Sixth Avenue SW from Prospect Drive to Fifth Street; – Sixth Street SE at Fourth Avenue; – 20th Street NE from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City launches awareness campaign on tossed butts
By Medicine Hat News on August 1st, 2020
Hot and drier weather has increased the risk of fire and the city is launching a campaign to reduce the risk, particular when it comes to discarded cigarette butts. The city’s fire prevention officer, Curtis Sjodin, says a lit cigarette butt can smoulder for hours before starting a fire. “Carelessly tossed cigarette butts have been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parents eager, for most part, to send kids to school
By MO CRANKER on July 31st, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker With K-12 schools reopening in September, many parents in the Hat are getting ready to send their kids back to class, while others will be keeping theirs at home. The reopening announcement came last week and has created plenty of conversation about whether kids should be back in class this year. Parents around the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two local pharmacies offer COVID test
By GILLIAN SLADE on July 31st, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health revealed on Thursday morning that there are two pharmacies in Medicine Hat offering COVID-19 testing for people without any symptoms. The two pharmacies are Sandstone Pharmacies, 116 Carry Drive, located in the Carry Drive Clinic building, and Shoppers Drug Mart. 2440 Division Avenue NW, on the opposite side of the road from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local woman partners with health foundation for pet-themed room at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
By GILLIAN SLADE on July 31st, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Photographs of adorable pets can help to reduce stress and warm the heart. Kristina Hyde wanted a way to see children who have to spend time in hospital benefit from a pet-themed room at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. She say she loves animals and they bring a smile to her face. Hyde approached Medicine ... Read More »
1 responseClugston hopes to cash in on government infrastructure funds
By MO CRANKER on July 31st, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker With the province announcing more than $1 billion in funding for provincial municipalities earlier this week, Medicine Hat’s mayor is hoping to make use of the money. The funding is a mixture of federal and provincial money and is aimed at building shovel-ready infrastructure projects starting this year. It is also there to help ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two local pharmacies offering asymptomatic COVID-19 testing
By Gillian Slade on July 30th, 2020
Alberta Health revealed on Thursday morning that there are two pharmacies in Medicine Hat offering COVID-19 testing for people without any symptoms. The two pharmacies are Sandstone Pharmacies, 116 Carry Drive S.E. near the Alberta Health Services lab collection site and Shoppers Drug Mart 2440 Division Avenue N.W. on the opposite side of the road ... Read More »
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