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Tech service providers see spike in calls
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 6th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant While Hatters and the whole world rushed home to set up work stations, take classes or just generally stayed home while connecting with family and friends via video conferencing, technology service providers in Medicine Hat recorded a spike of calls. That seems to have evened out now, as the second week of social distancing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Land rezoning, committee reports on the agenda for online city council meeting
By Medicine Hat News on April 6th, 2020
A summary of the posted agenda of the Medicine Hat city council meeting scheduled for Monday, April 6. Due to public health restrictions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, public and media are not permitted to attend, but proceedings will be broadcast on the city’s website (www.medicinehat.ca) starting at 6:30 p.m. until conclusion. Agenda: – Adoption of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local quilters joining the fight against COVID-19
By MO CRANKER on April 6th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, members of the community are stepping up and offering their talents to help those in need. The Mustard Seed contacted Pam Robertson-Rivet, who is known for her work with Quilts of Valour in Medicine Hat, recently with a request for 1,000 handcrafted masks to keep people safe. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cheers to random acts of kindness: Hatter delivering packages of beer and cider to isolated individuals
By Medicine Hat News on April 6th, 2020
Leah Thomson Special to the News Amid the daily COVID-19 updates and increasing uncertainty, local resident Amber Farrer is bringing beers and smiles to the Medicine Hat community. While birthday party parades are surely making memorable moments for Hat children, Farrer is doing something for parents, too. With confirmed cases of COVID-19 sitting at more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat SPCA updates policies as a result of COVID-19 pandemic
By MO CRANKER on April 6th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker The Medicine Hat SPCA has updated its policies as a result of COVID-19. SPCA board vice-president Kimberley MacKinnon says the organization is working with a skeleton staff and it has closed its shelter down for animal visitation. “We’re moving to online and an over-the-phone process as much as possible,” she said. “People can look ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds, Alta. team up on beef packing
By Medicine Hat News on April 4th, 2020
Provincial meat inspectors will work with federal counterparts as part of a new agreement between Alberta Agriculture and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, it was announced late Wednesday. The move will allow for increased production and help smooth out manpower issues, say both sides. Federal Ag Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said the partnership comprises a contingency ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yard waste collection to start Monday
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 4th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Green thumbs can stop twiddling. Yard waste collection in green carts will begin on Monday, April 6, the city’s environmental utilities department announced on Friday, marking one week before the service traditionally begins. That is to accommodate Hatters who are beginning to get active with lawn care and to reduce the number of drop ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local doctors encouraged by show of support
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 4th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Local doctors say Hatters clapping their hands in support of frontline healthcare workers on Friday is an encouragement during the COVID-19 pandemic. “While we, the health professionals, are bracing to face the outbreak of COVID-19 in coming weeks, the gesture of thanks from police and public is making our resolve even stronger to serve ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hill County cases remain at one
By Medicine Hat News on April 4th, 2020
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Hill County, Mont. – which includes Havre – remains at one, according to that state’s Department of Emergency services. A male in his sixties was diagnosed on March 25, and remains the lone resident of the county to have tested positive while the statewide number rose to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hospital suspends parking fees
By Medicine Hat News on April 4th, 2020
The parking fees you’ve been used to paying at the hospital are now suspended due to COVID-19 Alberta Health announced it has directed Alberta Health Services to temporarily suspend parking fees for both health-care workers and the general public during the pandemic. Starting April 3, parking at all AHS facilities will be free to health-care ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID testing almost doubles in South zone
By GILLIAN SLADE on April 4th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade In the last 10 days the number of COVID-19 tests carried out in the South zone, which includes Medicine Hat and Lethbridge, has almost doubled. Accumulative total of tests done: March 22 1470 March 24 1627 March 26 1899 March 29 2282 March 30 2311 April 1 2561 April 2 2721 The number of ... Read More »
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