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Maternity clinic given extension to July
By GILLIAN SLADE on October 30th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The closing of the local maternity clinic has been delayed to find a longer term solution. A statement released on Thursday, says a series of meetings have taken place between Alberta Health Services, Palliser Primary Care Network and physicians and the result is Medicine Hat Family Medicine Maternity Clinic will continue to see patients ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF’s carbon-neutral plans could affect the Hat
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 30th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A plan to make CF Industries carbon neutral and a major supplier of hydrogen fuel could lead to new investment in the company’s Medicine Hat ammonia facility. The global fertilizer manufacturer outlined a strategy Thursday to reduce carbon emissions across its facilities by one-quarter by 2030, as well as position itself as a major ... Read More »
1 responseSuspect receives minor injuries from police K9
By Medicine Hat News on October 29th, 2020
Authorities say that a man who broke into a church was injured by a police dog in Medicine Hat early Wednesday morning. “Minor injuries” were sustained as they took a 41-year-old into custody shortly after police responded to an security alarm at the Evangelical Free Church, located on Palliser Way in the northeast community of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Single-family increase not making up for home permit drop-off
By Medicine Hat News on October 29th, 2020
New single-family home permits issued in Medicine Hat are outpacing last year’s figures, but overall residential spending and construction activity is tracking lower. To the end of September, 27 new home permits were issued by the city’s planning office – up 10 from the same point last year – but the attached values dropped and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre news expected this week
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 29th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A reopening plan for seniors services at the Veiner Centre could be announced this week, according to Mayor Ted Clugston, as members say they’re ready to return. The facility was closed along with all city’s public buildings in late March to comply with provincial health orders to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rapid tests arrive in Alberta but won’t be utilized yet
By GILLIAN SLADE on October 29th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The first shipment of COVID-19 tests that can give results in just 15 minutes are already being distributed to provinces. About a week ago the first 100,000 ID Now tests purchased by the federal government from Abbott Diagnostics arrived in Canada. The purchase agreement is for a total of 7.9 million tests. A spokesperson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Home-delivered brochure will include volunteer opportunities, essential numbers
By Medicine Hat News on October 29th, 2020
A brochure is going to be delivered to your door with details of volunteer opportunities and important phone numbers to keep handy. The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta has teamed up with JustServe.org to promote volunteer opportunities in Medicine Hat. A two-sided door hanger is being printed and distributed to every home in November. One ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business Beat: A new attraction and retention tool for business
By Sandra Milne on October 28th, 2020
How many of you listen to CBC Radio? True confession; I do, and today at lunch I listened to the executive director of Calgary Arts Development talk about the opportunities the economic climate and COVID are providing to mid-sized cities around the globe. He was, of course, touting Calgary as a mid-sized city which makes ... Read More »
2 responsesBrooks looking for young, enthusiastic input to rec board
By Ryan Dahlman Alberta Newspaper Group on October 28th, 2020
Randi McPhillips, recreation services manager with the City of Brooks, is looking for some help on the recreation and parks board. There’s one major qualification: you must be youth-aged. It is an advisory board – providing recommendations to city council on direction for recreation and parks programs and services in Brooks. McPhillips is looking for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Online survey a big help for City of Brooks management
By Ryan Dahlman Alberta Newspaper Group on October 28th, 2020
Brooks residents will have another opportunity to offer opinions on where their tax dollars are allocated in the upcoming City of Brooks budget. City of Brooks “Budget 2021: Have your say!” public survey opened Oct. 15 at https://brooksbudget.ethelo.net/page/YourProperty-Taxes and will run through Nov. 15. Finance manager Shelley Thomas says the survey has been a useful ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Deaths spike directly south of the border from Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on October 27th, 2020
Nine deaths from COVID-19 in or near the town of Havre, Mont. over the last week have brought the total number of deaths to 19 in Hill County, state health officials reported on Monday. The region across the international boundary from Cypress County has seen a steep rise in positive cases since mid-October. New figures ... Read More »
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