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No cases in Hat long-term care known
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 7th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health Services says no cases of COVID-19 have been announced yet in Medicine Hat’s long-term care facilities. As of Monday morning there were 20 cases overall in the south zone which includes Medicine Hat, Lethbridge and the surrounding area. We know that nine of those are in Medicine Hat, six in Lethbridge, two ... Read More »
1 responseCity can’t yet determine impact on utility usage
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 7th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade What has COVID-19 done to our consumption of water and electricity? More people than ever before are paying attention to washing their hands thoroughly as running water streams from the faucets in their homes. People are busy cooking at home, more than ever before and children are baking as part of their daily education ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A 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 »
Be the first to comment!Porch-raits for a cause: Photographer using unique situation to raise money for health care foundation
By MO CRANKER on April 7th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Hatter Bradley East is using his passion for photography to make a difference during these tough times. East has started Porch Portrait Sessions around Medicine Hat and Redcliff, where he photographs families outside of their homes, then donates any funds raised to the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation. “I set up times with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stepping up for the food bank
By MO CRANKER on April 7th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The Lions Club of Medicine Hat made a sizable donation to the Medicine Hat and District Food Bank on Monday. The group met with food bank executive director Celina Symmonds at 2 p.m. to donate a cheque of $25,000 to the organization. “We’re so blessed in this community to have so many amazing groups ... Read More »
1 responseCity council looking at ways to help
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 7th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Before Monday night’s extraordinary city council meeting, elected officials further hashed out ideas about a localized financial program to help ease the blow caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. After that closed session, the 50-minute open session featured a public hearing held via teleconference, an outline about a new downtown hotel, and a revelation that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Online information session today for Northern Lakes College
By Medicine Hat News on April 7th, 2020
Northern Lakes College is hosting an online information sessions today for Medicine Hat College students looking at the possibility of taking some of their classes. The session will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Blackboard. NLC’s supported distance learning offers online classrooms where students can interact with each other and their instructor. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID death rate officially at 5.5 per cent
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 7th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade If you have been wondering whether COVID-19 is any more dangerous than the annual influenza season, the numbers tell the story. According to Johns Hopkins University data on Monday morning there were about 1.3 million cases of COVID across the world and about 71,000 people have died so far. That equates to a 5.5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat sits at nine cases
By MO CRANKER on April 6th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Medicine Hat now has nine confirmed cases of COVID-19. The government did not host any live streams this weekend, but updated its informational site on Saturday and Sunday for Albertans. On top of the new cases in the Hat, the County of 40 Mile now has a second confirmed case. Cypress County still sits ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Take what you need: Local record store owner doing what he can to help
By MO CRANKER on April 6th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The owner of a local record store is doing what he can to assist those in need during these tough times. Big Al’s Music and Games owner Al Brigham has been filling up an empty cooler with essentials every night before closing. He leaves the cooler out overnight with a note on top, asking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police Point Park helping kids learn from home during COVID-19 pandemic
By MO CRANKER on April 6th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Police Point Park is looking to help Hat children learn during the COVID-19 pandemic. Park interpreters at the Nature Centre are working to create fun, informative and interactive content for kids to learn at home while schools are closed. “The Interpretive Program does a tremendous amount of programs with local classes during the school ... Read More »
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