Local News
PRSD bus drivers take on new role for food bank
By JEREMY APPEL on March 18th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Bus drivers for the rural school division are finding work in this pandemic helping the local food bank deliver meals to those in need. Prairie Rose School Division bus drivers, who are contracted out by Southland Transportation, are delivering packaged hampers to food bank recipients, including the families of PRSD, Medicine Hat public and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Non-emergency dental procedures will stop
By Medicine Hat News on March 18th, 2020
Dental offices across the province will be closed to all non-emergency procedures, including cleanings and most fillings, local offices are telling Hatters. The Alberta Dental Association and College gave the order mid-day Tuesday as a measure two help stop the spread of COVID-19. Local offices began calling patients that afternoon to postpone procedures “for the ... Read More »
1 responseLocal Budget Blinds wins parent-company honour for community service in 2019
By MO CRANKER on March 18th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Medicine Hat’s Budget Blinds location was recently recognized by its parent company for the work it did last year in the community. The company found out recently that it was awarded the North American Community Service Award and part owner Dawn Cameron says it was a nice surprise for her team. “You always hope ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental health management tips
By Medicine Hat News on March 18th, 2020
The Palliser Primary Care Network has provided some tips for managing mental health under the new self-isolation regime. The practice of physically isolating from each other runs counter to the usual norms for enhancing mental health, says Palliser executive director Treena Klassen. “Lots of times, some of the things we recommend for people to stay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CCDA Easter Egg Hunt cancelled
By Medicine Hat News on March 18th, 2020
The City Centre Development Agency has announced it will cancel the planned Easter egg hunt that traditionally takes place in the downtown core. The COVID-19 pandemic is the reason for the cancellation in an effort to be abundantly cautious and not risk the spread of the virus... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No word yet how WestJet reduction affects the Hat
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 18th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade WestJet is reducing its domestic flights by 50 per cent, but what that means for Medicine Hat is not clear yet. “We do not have anything to announce at this time, it’s an extremely fluid situation and we will update as available,” Morgan Bell, spokesperson for WestJet, said Tuesday morning. After Prime Minister Justin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trucks carrying goods across border are a ‘lifeline’ that needs protection
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 18th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade An open border with the U.S. is crucial to ensuring trucks and semis continue to bring needed supplies, including groceries and medicines. “Medical and sanitation supplies and other emergency items as well as prescriptions, food and water are typically delivered every day, in every single community within our province,” said Chris Nash, president of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rotary Music Festival able to sneak Rose Bowl in
By MO CRANKER on March 17th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker While many events ended up cancelled last week, the 65th annual Rotary Music Festival was able to finish what it started and name a winner to the Rose Bowl. The Rose Bowl was held Friday evening at Medicine Hat College with the audience being limited to 50 or fewer people at any given time. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat holds steady with emergency plan
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 17th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant No additional closures or operational changes affecting the public were announced at a Monday update by municipal emergency officials in the City of Medicine Hat. That came after a raft of facility closures were announced on Sunday night, affecting all city recreation and cultural facilities that will no longer be open to the public. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Meals on Wheels will continue despite closure of seniors’ centre
By GILLIAN SLADE on March 17th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The Veiner Centre has been closed due to COVID-19 precautions but the city says Meal of Wheels will continue to be delivered. Aaron Nelson, manager community connections and support community development, says closing the seniors’ centre was a decision made under the guidance of Alberta Health Services. Seniors are a demographic that is most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brooks shutters facilities for precaution
By Medicine Hat News on March 17th, 2020
The City of Brooks has announced it’s shutting down all municipal facilities to the general public. This order was in effect as of Sunday evening as a response to the chief medical officer of health’s press conference that day. Although there are not yet any confirmed COVID-19 cases in Alberta Health Service’s south zone, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
