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Provincial government accepting Stars of Alberta nominations, with special category
By Medicine Hat News on August 11th, 2020
Nominations are now being accepted for the provincial government’s Stars of Alberta volunteer awards. These awards recognize those who make a lasting impact in their community. This year there is a special category called “breaking barriers” for those whose leadership and advocacy focuses on anti-racism, LGBTQ2S+ inclusion and fighting gender discrimination. Stars of Alberta awards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 deaths reach four in Hill County, Mont.
By Medicine Hat News on August 11th, 2020
COVID-related deaths in the region across the U.S. border from southeast Alberta now total four. Officials in Hill County, Mont. reported on Sunday that two men in their 50s had died of the respiratory disease, according to media reports. Those are the first fatal cases in the area surrounding and including the Town of Havre. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thousands of Albertans likely had COVID-19
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 8th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Initial results of serology testing in Alberta indicates that about 36,000 Albertans had already had COVID-19 by May 20, says Alberta Health. The serology study involved tests on about 9,400 anonymous blood samples collected for other reasons during the first week of June. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health, recently revealed the ... Read More »
1 responseSouth Zone update: Cases at zero in two local regions
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 8th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade There are currently two regions of the south zone that have no active cases of COVID-19: Cypress County and Brooks. While Medicine Hat has had a total of 64 cases since the beginning of the pandemic, only four are now active, according to numbers released by Alberta Health by Friday morning. Lethbridge leads the ... Read More »
1 responseFirst-person account of asymptomatic COVID-19 test at local pharmacy
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 8th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade If you are wondering what it is like to have an asymptomatic COVID-19 test, here is a first-person account. The telephone call to book the appointment includes routine questions about whether you have symptoms of COVID, have been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID in the last 14 days, or ... Read More »
1 responseIrrigation upgrades at Hillside Cemetery
By Medicine Hat News on August 7th, 2020
The city will be doing irrigation upgrades at Hillside Cemetery. Aging irrigation lines will be replaced as crews work to expand the Columbarium area. The whole irrigation system will be rehabilitated over the next two years. The work will affect visitation hours and a detour for vehicles will be in place for those driving in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strachan Road work to begin next week
By Medicine Hat News on August 7th, 2020
Road works on Strachan Road will start next week, says the city. The work will be taking place between Sprague Way and Stratton Way. It is the final phase of the rehabilitation of Strachan Road, which started in 2017 as part of the city’s ongoing program to address failing infrastructure. This weekend the contractor will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!911 changes won’t affect the Hat
By GILLIAN SLADE on August 7th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Medicine Hat is not likely to be affected by the Alberta Health Services announcement this week to consolidate EMS 911 dispatch services. Paul Blasetti, manager of Medicine Hat’s 911 communications centre, says the change will have little or no impact here. “Currently, the Medicine Hat 911 Communications Centre handles all 911 calls for our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s Invest Medicine Hat looks to spur infill development
By Medicine Hat News on August 6th, 2020
Invest Medicine Hat has launched a residential infill incentive program to encourage redevelopment and reconstruction of infill properties. The city says it will benefit established neighbourhoods and provide economic stimulus as part of the city’s COVID-19 response. The program is comprised of five separate grants: – Land-use bylaw amendment application fee grant; – New construction ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Tongue in cheek’ online post taken wrong way, meant as jab to UCP for its back-to-school plan
By MO CRANKER on August 6th, 2020
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@mocranker A teacher with a local school division is speaking out after a Tweet of his regarding masks and the province’s back-to-school plan went viral on Tuesday. Scott Raible, who teaches under the Prairie Rose School Division, says his Tweet was taken the wrong way by fellow Twitter users. Raible’s Tweet read, “Just bought some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Partnership produces business innovation grant to be offered as marketing boost
By Medicine Hat News on August 6th, 2020
A business innovation grant in Medicine Hat will now include up to $1,500 for the use of a professional photographer and marketing specialist. Grant recipients must be registered for ShopHERE powered by Google. On July 13 APEX Alberta, Medicine Hat and District Chamber of Commerce and Invest Medicine Hat announced their collaboration with the ShopHERE ... Read More »
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