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Community Foundation exec named to Charities and Civil Society
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 26th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Chris Christie, executive director of Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta, has been appointed to the Premier’s Council on Charities and Civil Society. The council will work to strengthen community organizations working to address social challenges. Their first task is to advise on civil society’s response to COVID-19. They will consult with organizations to see ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grocery stores making adjustments to keep staff, patrons safe
By JEREMY APPEL on March 26th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Grocery stores across the country are ramping up their sanitation practices to maintain an essential lifeline during the coronavirus pandemic. A representative of Loblaw, which owns Superstore and Shoppers Drug Mart, outlined how the company plans to manage these “very unusual circumstances.” Loblaw stores have reduced hours to give staff enough time to restock ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lyle Rebbeck’s book launch postponed
By Medicine Hat News on March 26th, 2020
Author Lyle Rebbeck has had his book launch postponed. The launch was slated for today at the public library, but it is not open to host the event. Former student Brendan Catalano was set to perform at the event, and will be posting videos on social media of a short performance in lieu. Rebbeck will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local businesses doing what they can to stay safely open
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 26th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Local businesses will not only have to weather a harsh downturn in business during the COVID-19 pandemic, but adapt if they want to emerge or succeed in the recovery, the head of a local business association says. With a new week of social distancing in full swing, parking lots are empty, and a call ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drugs being tested but still no treatment
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 25th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health says work is taking place regarding many drugs to treat COVID-19. “An array of drugs approved for other indications as well as several investigational drugs are being studied in clinical trials that are underway across the globe. This includes work underway across Canada,” said Tom McMillan, spokesperson for Alberta Health. There is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cielo announces bio-diesel refinery location in Cypress
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 25th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A location of a proposed waste-to-diesel refinery in the Medicine Hat area has been announced by the company behind the project and a local investment group with the potential for a final deal to be signed this summer. At the same time the company revealed that the lead of a local investors group is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Health adjusts billing codes for phone, video doc appointments
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 25th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health has made billing adjustments so that physicians are adequately compensated for telephone or video consultations. New virtual care codes will make it possible for physicians to deliver care safely and effectively to patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Alberta Health in a press release. Physicians will be paid the same rate as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council plans special meet for Friday
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 25th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council is planning to hold a special meeting Friday to be briefed on the local government response to COVID-19 pandemic, and also hear potential options for relief to residents and businesses that are struggling financially. That comes as calls grow from some sectors of the business community for changes to a planned property ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Travel of all kinds discouraged by Alberta Health
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 25th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health shed more light on rules for self-isolation including inter-provincial travel and how self-isolating affects other people in the house. Alberta currently has no restrictions on inter-provincial travel and no requirements for self-isolation if you have travelled in another province. “However, Dr. Hinshaw has discouraged Albertans from travelling in airplanes or taking any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City launches information phone line for resources during COVID-19
By Medicine Hat News on March 25th, 2020
The City of Medicine Hat launched its telephone information line on Tuesday morning to augment online resources for those in need of information about community support during the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The information line number is 403-529-8106. It will be operated by city staff Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspicious package at police station just a good deed handled poorly
By JEREMY APPEL on March 25th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A suspicious package left in the foyer of the police station was ultimately a bag of somebody’s personal belongings. Medicine Hat Police Service Staff Sgt. Jason Graham says officers who were monitoring the front desk, which is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, noticed a black bag between the two doors leading into the ... Read More »
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