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PRSD will make sure all kids can learn
By MO CRANKER on November 27th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker Prairie Rose School Division is ensuring all students have access to learning – before and after the Holiday break. It was announced recently by the Alberta government that Grade 7-12 students would finish the winter learning from home, and that all students would return from the break on Jan. 11. Because the school division ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation’s volunteer door-hanger campaign ready for delivery
By Medicine Hat News on November 26th, 2020
Hatters looking for help, or for a way to help out, can expect more information coming soon to a doorknob near them. The Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta is in the midst of a door-hanger campaign that will promote volunteer opportunities for those looking to pitch in as well as outline community resources for those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business owners brace for another round
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 26th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Business owners in Medicine Hat say they can manage new restrictions on business activity – they have before – but are expecting challenging times ahead until the pandemic subsides. Premier Jason Kenney announced new regulations Tuesday that attempt to combat a rising wave of COVID-19 cases while keeping businesses from closing completely. Most are ... Read More »
1 responseSchool boards ready for increased volume of online learners
By MO CRANKER on November 26th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The province announced a public health emergency Tuesday and declared that students from Grades 7-12 would spend the rest of the calendar year learning from home. All students in the province will begin their winter break on Dec. 18. All students will return from winter break for online classes in early January and in-person ... Read More »
3 responsesVeiner Centre a casualty of new restrictions
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 26th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The Veiner Centre was the last of the city’s public facilities to reopen from early pandemic restrictions and will be the first, and perhaps one of the only, to close again this week under new measures. City officials announced the home of municipal seniors’ programming will not be open to the public on Friday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public schools spent a lot less than expected last year
By MO CRANKER on November 26th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Medicine Hat Public School Division held its monthly board meeting Tuesday night and went over the last year of finances, reporting a better outcome than had been expected. The board kicked things off with superintendent Mark Davidson talking a bit about Remembrance Day ceremonies in public schools and the work that went into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Get on your Holiday mail as limitations are already in effect
By Medicine Hat News on November 25th, 2020
It is exactly one month to Christmas and if you have cards, letters or packages to mail through Canada Post, the options are already limited. International cards and letters still have a chance of reaching their destination before Christmas, depending on the country you are mailing to and whether your item is sent priority mail, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TC Energy looking to bring more natural gas
By Medicine Hat News on November 25th, 2020
TC Energy is ready to release more advanced proposals to bring added natural gas to the Gas City. The Medicine Hat Looping project on the Nova Gas transmission system will be discussed at a virtual open house event tonight available through the company’s website. The line would increase gas delivery to Medicine Hat on contract ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Applications open for provincial residential tenancy disputes
By Medicine Hat News on November 25th, 2020
The Alberta Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service is now accepting applications from residents and landlords of mobile-home communities for tenancy-related disputes, including return of security deposits and disputes over damages. Legislation passed in May has made this possible. Residents and landlords of mobile-home communities can also participate in an online survey until Dec. 13 about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City hold’s its position on local mask bylaw
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 25th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A local mask bylaw in Medicine Hat may be debated before an early December deadline set by councillors to see whether voluntary measures would turn back rising cases of COVID-19. That could come at a special session of city council, if council members desire, said Mayor Ted Clugston on Tuesday after Premier Jason Kenney ... Read More »
3 responsesMayor ‘applauds’ province’s handling of restrictions
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 25th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Mayor Ted Clugston says the province faced a tough decision in deciding what mandatory restrictions to announce Tuesday. He called it a situation that has divided the province and the community. Premier Jason Kenney had to walk a “tight rope,” with some people demanding a full lockdown and others warning that this would be ... Read More »
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