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South Zone still has fewest COVID-19 cases
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 25th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade When it comes to COVID-19 the South Zone is doing better than the rest of the province. The South Zone, which includes Medicine Hat at Lethbridge, leads the province with the least percentage of COVID-19 cases at three per cent. Calgary has 62 per cent, Edmonton 23 per cent and the Central and North ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coronavirus clinic opened at hospital but strictly for doctor referrals alone
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 25th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A coronavirus clinic opened in Medicine Hat last Friday, according to a local physician. The COVID-19 assessment and treatment centre is operating at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital but patients have to be referred there – you can’t just show up. The clinic is not for a patient to be present without being authorized ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctors offices not busy as physicians taking fewer in-person appointments
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 25th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Your family doctor’s office may not be as busy as you would think during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Actually, most physicians are not (busy),” said Dr. Donovan Nunweiler, Southlands Medical Clinic. “In order to be compliant with social isolation, we are addressing patient concerns over the phone and only seeing the patient in person for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public school board OKs capital plan in virtual meeting
By JEREMY APPEL on March 25th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel The Medicine Hat Public School Division held its first virtual board meeting Tuesday evening via Zoom. Although the coronavirus has captured everyone’s attention, school boards still must go about their regular business as much as possible. “We’ve really abbreviated our agendas, just because of the inability for us to carry on business in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 update – March 24
By Jeremy Appel on March 24th, 2020
Medicine Hat NewsA roundup from the Medicine Hat News on the morning of Tuesday, March 24, current as of 9 a.m. The House of Commons will hold a special session today to debate new emergency powers to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. https://medicinehatnews.com/news/national-news/2020/03/24/parliament-to-debate-emergency-spending-and-government-powers-in-covid19-fight/ One in five Canadians see the pandemic response as overblown, according to a new poll: https://medicinehatnews.com/news/national-news/2020/03/24/one-in-five-canadians-think-covid19-pandemic-blown-out-of-proportion-poll/ Safely out and aboutMedicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Beef workers on the job
By Medicine Hat News on March 24th, 2020
This week, Cargill and the United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 401, announced new premium pay for employees and the major slaughter facility in High River. Workers will be paid a $2 per hour premium on regular work weeks to keep more workers on the job, as well as guaranteed two weeks of sick pay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WestJet cuts service between Hat and Calgary by 33 per cent
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 24th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade WestJet is reducing the number of flights it operates between Medicine Hat and Calgary from three to two a day, effective immediately. After Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement last week about closing borders, West Jet announced suspension of its international and transborder flights for 30 days effective March 22 at 11:59 p.m. It also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Physiotherapy, massage therapy still OK right now
By Medicine Hat News on March 24th, 2020
There are no restrictions at this time regarding physiotherapists and massage therapists. “They are required to take preventative measures to implement thorough cleaning procedures, provide handwashing stations for staff and clients upon entry, and ask customers if they are feeling sick and recommend those who are to follow guidelines for those experiencing symptoms.” said Tom ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Free counselling offered throughout pandemic
By Medicine Hat News on March 24th, 2020
The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta is offering free counselling sessions throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The PAA’s Disaster Response Network will provide between one and three pro-bono sessions with volunteer psychologists for those experiencing distress throughout this time, prioritizing health care providers and first responders who have been traumatized by recent events. It is not a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Classes return to MHC in virtual mode
By JEREMY APPEL on March 24th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Monday marked the return of classes at Medicine Hat College after a week of uncertainty due to the coronavirus outbreak. Teachers are using various online methods, including Blackboard, YouTube and Skype to assist their students in finishing the semester. “As a community and a college, we’re taking a step that would have seemed incredible ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farmers gearing up but need government support
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 24th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Those on the ground level of the food chain – farmers, ranchers, processors – say they are “readying an army” ahead of a rapidly approaching planting season, but say that army needs government support. On Monday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlined a $5-billion boost to credit programs for agricultural producers to access so ... Read More »
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