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Private sector failure behind lack of exit route in Saamis Heights: city
By COLLIN GALLANT on September 30th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Long-standing complaints about the one-way-in, one-way-out setup in the south-end community of Saamis Heights are cropping up again after firefighters had to shut down a portion of Sierra Boulevard on Monday. Lines pumping water from a hydrant across the busy road were required to fight a fire on nearby Sunrise Court, near the intersection ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public library unveils free online programming
By MO CRANKER on September 30th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Medicine Hat Public Library is offering free programming online right now to help Hatters learn through the COVID-19 pandemic. The public library has traditionally offered in-person programming over the years, but has now begun creating online content for people to enjoy. “We have a YouTube page with videos for people of all ages,” ... Read More »
2 responsesMural Fest’s final submission offers Hatters a message of hope
By MO CRANKER on September 30th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The second annual Mural Fest came to a close this weekend, and the final creation this year is meant to spread hope in the community. Organizer Jeff Goring painted a large mural with the words, “YOU HAVE A HOPE AND A FUTURE,” downtown with the intention of spreading good vibes during a difficult time. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thursday a chance to honour seniors at crucial time
By GILLIAN SLADE on September 30th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade International Day of Older Persons will be acknowledged around the world on Thursday. In Medicine Hat it is being remembered with special significance as perhaps one of the most restrictive years for seniors who have experienced the brunt of COVID-19 more than any other demographic. “They’re in a higher risk category to begin with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fundraiser started for family after Monday fire
By medicinehatnews on September 29th, 2020
Medicine Hat News Fundraising for a local family whose home was gutted by a fire while they attended a funeral on Monday has shot past its goal in less than 12 hours. More than $17,000 had been pledged by 9 a.m. on Tuesday on the popular fundraising platform “Go Fund Me” from about 170 individual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nearly one quarter of all Albertans have been tested for COVID-19
By GILLIAN SLADE on September 29th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta has now tested more than 1 million Albertans for COVID-19, and some have been tested more than once, Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced Monday. A total of 1,001,638 individual Albertans have been tested, with a total of 1,320,550 tests completed overall. Shandro said Alberta has been a leader with the most robust testing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire restrictions remain in place despite easing of risk
By Medicine Hat News on September 29th, 2020
The risk of wildfire in regions surrounding Medicine Hat and Cypress County is easing, though local restrictions are still in place. A month-long fire ban remains in place throughout Cypress County and areas of Saskatchewan nearest to southeast Alberta, though the County of Forty Mile downgraded its alert level last week. Fire permits are still ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police say $243 ticket justified and body cams would prove it
By Medicine Hat News on September 29th, 2020
Medicine Hat police are standing behind an officer’s decision to ticket a man who pushed his stalled car through an intersection last week. Hatter David Campbell told the News he plans to fight the ticket in court, and that he was simply clearing a lane after his vehicle ran out of gas near the bottom ... Read More »
2 responsesAnother spike in Montana’s Hill County
By Medicine Hat News on September 29th, 2020
The Montana County directly south of Medicine Hat is reporting another major spike in coronavirus cases. Hill County, which surrounds Havre, recorded 21 new cases of the deadly respiratory disease on Monday morning, bringing the number of active cases there to 48. That comes after new cases were added each day last week, including nine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simulation training developed for hospital
By Medicine Hat News on September 29th, 2020
A simulation-based training environment has been created at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital for health care staff to practise critical skills for the benefit of patients. A former clinical space in the hospital has been redeveloped into a simulation lab with three areas featuring a debriefing space and video capture and streaming recording systems so staff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Study to use antenatal blood to track COVID-19’s arrival in Canada
By Medicine Hat News on September 29th, 2020
A new serological study will use existing antenatal blood samples to determine when COVID-19 first entered Canada. The COVID-19 Immunity Task Force will analyze blood samples collected for standard testing of pregnant women across Canada. This $3.1-million investment will help track trends in the level of SARS-CoV-2 infection among pregnant women from the first wave ... Read More »
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