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Olde Tyme Christmas a go with drive-thru style on Dec. 5
By Medicine Hat News on November 14th, 2020
The elves at the Medicine Hat Stampede office have devised a drive-thru plan to see the 11th annual Olde Tyme Christmas go ahead. The event will include a to-go bag of treats supplied by partner Save-On-Foods, as well as photos beside Santa in his sleigh at the exhibition grounds on Saturday, Dec. 5. From 4-7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Specific outbreaks responsible for SE Alberta uptick in COVID-19 cases
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 14th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Alberta Health says one of the reasons for a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in this region is due partly to four specific outbreaks. A private day home has had nine cases linked to it, said a spokesperson for Alberta Health. Two of those cases are still active while seven have already recovered. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Still no lab-confirmed flu cases; more than 1 million Albertans immunized
By Medicine Hat News on November 13th, 2020
According to Alberta Health Services’ third weekly report on the new influenza season, 1,142,419 Albertans have already been immunized. In 2017 by the end of November the number for the whole province was 958,961 and last year by the middle of November it was 936,675. In the south zone, which includes Medicine Hat, the number ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID numbers now compared to then
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 13th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Of all the COVID-19 cases requiring hospitalization in the south zone, the majority are in Lethbridge, says Alberta Health Services. According to numbers available Thursday morning, of the 14 hospitalizations in the south zone, only four are in Medicine Hat Regional Hospital including two in ICU. The remaining 10 are at Chinook Regional Hospital ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Faith-based groups get $1 million in provincial support
By Medicine Hat News on November 11th, 2020
The UCP government is investing $1 million in grants to help faith-based organizations cover additional expenses incurred due to COVID-19. These organizations can apply for up to $5,000 per facility to assist with the costs as a result of following public health measures. Eligible expenses include PPE, cleaning supplies and services, contactless dispensers, translation and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress View’s new CAO a familiar face
By GILLIAN SLADE on November 11th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The new CAO for Cypress View Foundation is no stranger to this local seniors’ residence. Kim Swanson, who will commence his new duties on Monday, was originally in the same position from 1994 to 2009. He is brimming with enthusiasm as he returns. “One of the pleasures of the job is to engage with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business Beat: Canada’s garden spot of the year
By Jon Sookocheff on November 11th, 2020
Across the Canadian prairies this pandemic year, farm families have reported record-shattering yields of wheat, oats, barley, and other commodities – a much welcome change of fortune following a protracted period of drought. Nowhere is the bumper crop more bountiful than in Southern Alberta, according to Neil Townsend of Farmlink Marketing Solutions. He recently named ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adopt-a-Family back at Women’s Shelter
By MO CRANKER on November 11th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society has brought back its Adopt-a-Family program for the Holiday Season. “Historically we would match families at our shelter with sponsors,” said shelter executive director Natasha Carvalho. “We’ve done this for many years and have served over 100 families in that time. “This is a popular program and it’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U18 prep squad drops two to Northern Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on November 10th, 2020
The Southern Alberta Hockey Academy U18 prep team played two games this weekend and came up winless. SAHA lost its Saturday game against Northern Alberta 10-1 at Dale Fisher Arena. The only goal on the night came from Ethan Machan on the power play. Tanner Gold and Dayden Collier got the assists. SAHA dropped Sunday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What to know after record snow
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 10th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Hatters began Monday digging out from a record snowfall on Sunday – work that could continue for the balance of the week, according to city officials. Schools closed, roads were impassable, fenders bended, driveways and walks piled high with drifts up to four feet tall. Garbage collection was paused and bus routes altered in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID spike coming to the Hat
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 10th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Local officials predict a dramatic increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases in Medicine Hat this week, and say the province may soon extend voluntary measures here. No new localized data was added to provincial public information websites late last week as the they underwent work, but that changed Monday. Active cases in ... Read More »
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