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Rabbit rescue facing mounting vet bills after saving several in Medicine Hat
By MO CRANKER on July 2nd, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker A Lethbridge rabbit rescue organization is facing steep medical bills after taking in more than 50 rabbits from the Medicine Hat area. Archie’s Angels Rabbit Rescue first heard late last year about a problem with domestic rabbits living on the streets of Medicine Hat. The organization made multiple trips to the Hat to take ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Late start not hurting Farmers Market enthusiasm
By MO CRANKER on July 2nd, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Despite having to push back the opening day due to COVID-19, Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Farmers Markets have been well attended so far. The markets have been running for a few weeks and are featuring everyone’s favourite local vendors. “In our estimation, they’re going well,” said general manager Jim MacArthur. “We’ve been hearing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tourism MH launches summer campaign for locals
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 2nd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A local tourism agency is launching a summer campaign, including theme weeks, to help Hatters discover or rediscover what the city has to offer. Tourism Medicine Hat launched the campaign, #myMHsummer, this week and plans to continue providing checklists and ideas through late September as locals likely stay closer to home this summer. “(It) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public invited to offer feedback on proposed solar play in Cypress County
By Medicine Hat News on July 2nd, 2020
Public input is being sought into a proposal to build a solar power array northeast of Medicine Hat in Cypress County. The Alberta Utilities Commission will accept written submissions until July 22 regarding the “Chappice Lake Solar” facility – a proposed photovoltaic solar panel array that would comprise one quarter-section east of Bowmanton, Alta., and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Loonie priest’ honoured for Mission Mexico
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 2nd, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A retired priest in Medicine Hat has been awarded one of Canada’s highest civilian honours for his work to raise more than $5 million for projects in one of the world’s poorest regions. Fred Monk will receive the Meritorious Service Decoration, it was announced today as part of Canada Day honours awarded by Rideau ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Frontline health care workers reporting issues receiving care for themselves
By GILLIAN SLADE on July 2nd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A local paramedic says frontline health care workers run the risk of missing out on needed care for themselves. Tony Stretch, a paramedic, says when he arrived for an appointment with an ophthalmologist recently he was required to complete a routine questionnaire. One question asked if he’d had close contact to someone with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat and District Canada Day Society disbands citing issues with the city
By Medicine Hat News on July 2nd, 2020
The Medicine Hat and District Canada Day Society announced it is disbanding on Tuesday. The organization sent a letter out to media outlets explaining how it came to the decision to disband. The letter also made note that the city would now be in charge of Canada Day celebrations. “Given this development and the seeming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat and District Canada Day Society disbanding
By Ryan McCracken on June 30th, 2020
The Medicine Hat and District Canada Day Society announced it is disbanding on Tuesday. The organization sent a letter out to media outlets explaining how it came to the decision to disband. The letter also made note that the city would now be in charge of Canada Day celebrations. “Given this development and the seeming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff Public Library to reopen Thursday, with restrictions
By Medicine Hat News on June 30th, 2020
Safety guidelines have been implemented and the Redcliff Public Library is reopening to the public on Thursday. Library staff are feeling excited, but are also taking a cautionary approach for when the doors open. “It will be nice to have people back in here,” said library manager Tracy Weinrauch. “But I’d be lying if I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crews clean up city after record rainfall Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on June 30th, 2020
Intense hail and rain on Saturday evening caused “pockets of localized flooding” in north Medicine Hat as chopped-up leaves and twigs clogged storm drains, the city’s municipal works department reported Monday as cleanup continued. The intense downpour and burst of pea-sized hail lashed trees and set a record for the date, officially bringing down 13 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta slowly begins COVID-19 testing in pharmacies
By GILLIAN SLADE on June 30th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health is now making COVID-19 tests available at pharmacies. Pharmacist practitioners who prescribe and vaccinate will now also be able to administer COVID-19 tests for asymptomatic individuals. Initially it is a group of about 20 pharmacies in Edmonton and Calgary who will offer this. The pharmacy test is a throat swab, which is ... Read More »
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