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Weather delays seeding for farmers
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 9th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Farmers say the planting season is up to three weeks behind schedule thanks to colder temperatures and snow still on the ground. Cory Nelson, who farms near Burdett, says this is the week he would traditionally be seeding but he is now aiming for April 20 to 25. Mike Hofer, farm manager for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Delivery workers try to keep up amid increased demand
By Medicine Hat News on April 8th, 2020
While the bulk of the economy has slowed to a crawl in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, at least one sector has seen the opposite effect of people isolating at home: delivery services. Between quarantines due to illness and restaurants unable to seat guests, having someone bring products to your door has never been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drug house to get a new look: Renovations to turn residence into space for counselling
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 8th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A local counsellor plans to bring new life and spirit into an historic Hill-area home that fell into disrepair and was seized twice by sheriffs to quell drug activity several years ago. Hat native Sonita Goering offers youth and family counselling services and now has city planning approval to renovate and convert the home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New tests could be here soon
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 8th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Pending approval by Health Canada, a new test for COVID-19 could be rolled out by Alberta Health Services in the coming weeks. AHS has partnered with a Canadian company – Spartan Bioscience – for the test kits that can provide COVID-19 test results in less than an hour. A swab is taken from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Visitors to long-term facilities banned
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 8th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta’s chief medical officer has ordered a province-wide ban on visitors to long-term care facilities, licensed group homes and others facilities, to limit the spread of COVID-19. “Under an amended public health order, no visitors will be allowed unless a resident is dying or the visitor is essential for delivering care that cannot be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Almost half of south zone COVID-19 sufferers have recovered so far
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 8th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A total of 10 people in Alberta’s south zone, who had been positive for COVID-19, have now recovered. Of the 22 cases in the zone announced Monday afternoon only 12 are active with the numbers by region as follows: Medicine Hat has had 10 cases and six are still active. Cypress County has one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man with firearm, tent in Police Point Park charged and in custody
By Medicine Hat News on April 8th, 2020
A 26-year-old is in custody after police responded to a man roaming Police Point Park with a firearm Monday evening. Around 6:20 p.m., the Medicine Hat Police Service was notified by an employee of the park’s nature centre that two people who were walking out of the park had advised him that they had seen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New support grants out
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on April 8th, 2020
After 400 contracts and provincial grants for child and family support service agencies were cancelled last fall, new providers have been announced by the Alberta government. In Medicine Hat, the list shows long-serving agencies such as McMan Family Services and Bridges Family programs – which previously held contracts – are joined by Medicine Hat YMCA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Councils adapt by streaming
By Medicine Hat News on April 8th, 2020
Local governments across Alberta are conducting business online – broadcasting meetings by video streaming as audiences and even reporters are barred in light of restrictions on the size of public gatherings. Medicine Hat city council held its first regularly scheduled meeting Monday since pandemic protocols were instituted in late March. Tuesday, Cypress County’s elected representatives ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 Update — Tuesday, April 7
By Ryan McCracken on April 7th, 2020
A roundup of coverage in the Medicine Hat News on the morning of Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Local coverage City council discussed potential options to extend financial aid to residents on Monday afternoon then met in the evening to conduct regular business, including new private development in Medicine Hat’s downtown core. Full coverage found here. A ... Read More »
1 responseA story for kids: Don’t worry, Easter Bunny still plans to hop along
By Medicine Hat News on April 7th, 2020
Public health officials have declared the work of the Easter Bunny an essential service one week out from the important day. On Monday, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that her office had been in contact with the purveyor of eggs and treats and has been assured that work is continuing. Measures are being ... Read More »
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